Category: federal_government
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Fairfax, VA Communications Director Highlights Platform's Role in Connecting Neighborhoods
Fairfax, VA communications and marketing director Matthew Kaiser says a digital engagement platform helps connect neighborhoods and provide residents with a timeline of information around local topics.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessMediaFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues City of FairfaxMatthew KaiserGranicusDigital communicationCommunity engagementLocal governmentFairfax, VA
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Virginia Rural Health Bulletin Highlights $700M Federal Behavioral Health Funding and Rural Leadership Honors
Virginia's September rural health bulletin covers more than $700 million in new federal behavioral health funding, rural health transformation grants, a photography contest, and Virginia hospital leaders honored nationally.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Virginia Department of Healthrural healthbehavioral health fundingRural Health Transformation ProgramNational Rural Health DayWelcome Back to the Health Care Workforce ActCritical Access HospitalsFairfax County
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Virginia Rolls Out Chip-and-Tap EBT Cards to Protect SNAP Benefits from Theft
Virginia launches more secure chip-and-tap EBT cards to prevent SNAP skimming, targeting high-theft areas first and aiming for all cardholders to have new cards by end of December 2026.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement SNAPEBT cardschip-and-tap technologyVirginiaAbigail Spanbergerbenefit theftskimming
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Constant Contact outlines customer contact data practices in updated privacy notice
Constant Contact says it sends emails only on behalf of customers, requires permission-based marketing, uses web beacons, and participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Constant Contactcustomer contact dataprivacy noticeemail marketingweb beaconsEU-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworkdata subject rightsVirginia Governor
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Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its approach to managing customer contact data, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their preferences and report abuse.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentEurope Constant ContactData Privacy FrameworkDigital MarketingCustomer DataEmail CampaignsPrivacy PolicyData ProcessingVirginia Governor
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Governor Spanberger Appoints Andrea Fletcher to Lead New Virginia Digital Service
Governor Abigail Spanberger establishes the Virginia Digital Service, appointing Andrea Fletcher as Director. This new team will modernize state technology, improve public services, and prevent costly contracts, aiming for efficient government operations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyHealthState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEconomyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Virginia Digital ServiceAbigail SpanbergerAndrea FletcherGovernment TechnologyPublic ServicesState ContractsVirginia
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Rep. Walkinshaw Secures Government Funding, Fights for Federal Worker Pay, and Defends Voting Rights
Rep. James Walkinshaw championed government funding to prevent shutdowns and introduced the FAIR Act for federal pay raises. He also advocates for voting rights, immigration accountability, and supports local Fairfax initiatives.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEmployment and LaborElectionSocial Issues Rep. James WalkinshawFederal EmployeesGovernment FundingVoting RightsImmigration EnforcementFAIR Act
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Governor Spanberger Addresses Virginia Cattlemen Amid Federal Beef Import Plan and Rising Costs
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger met with cattlemen in Troutville to discuss challenges from a new Trump Administration beef import plan and rising input costs, announcing over $300 million in state support for farmers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyTradeAgriculture VirginiaCattlemenGovernor Abigail SpanbergerTrump AdministrationBeef ImportsFarm & Forest Prosperity Plan
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Rep. Walkinshaw Urges Constituents to Subscribe to Newsletter by September 3 Deadline
Rep. James Walkinshaw is urging Fairfax constituents to subscribe to his 'Walkinshaw Weekly' newsletter by September 3 due to new Congressional rules limiting distribution, ensuring continued updates on his work.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and Labor James WalkinshawCongressnewslettersubscription deadlinefederal workersTrump administrationRep. James Walkinshaw
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Governor Spanberger Restores Voting Rights for 100,000 Virginians, Calls for Constitutional Amendment
Governor Spanberger announced 100,000 Virginians had their voting rights restored, calling the state's felony disenfranchisement a "shameful relic." She urged support for a constitutional amendment for automatic restoration.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentElection Abigail SpanbergerVoting RightsVirginiaMarch on WashingtonFelony DisenfranchisementConstitutional AmendmentCivil Rights
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Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its approach to managing customer contact data, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their preferences and report abuse.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Constant ContactData Privacy FrameworkDigital MarketingCustomer DataEmail CampaignsPrivacy PolicyData ProcessingVirginia Governor
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Andre Marshall Joins National Science Foundation; Aurali Dade Named Interim VP at George Mason
George Mason University sees a leadership change as Andre Marshall moves to the National Science Foundation, with Aurali Dade stepping in as interim VP. New license plates, dining robots, and campus events also highlight recent developments.
Science & TechnologyBusinessLaw EnforcementSportEducationArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsFederal GovernmentState Governments George Mason UniversityAndre MarshallAurali DadeNational Science FoundationResearchLicense PlatesAutonomous RobotsGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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Rep. Walkinshaw Criticizes Trump Administration Policies, Citing Economic Strain and Weakened Defenses
Rep. James Walkinshaw highlights the economic impact of President Trump's Iran war and tariff policies on Virginia families, while also raising concerns about cybersecurity cuts and global health funding reductions.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceComputers and Internet James WalkinshawDonald TrumpVirginiaIran WarCybersecurityGlobal HealthRep. James WalkinshawCongress
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AARP Commends Governor Spanberger's Executive Order to Defend Virginians from Federal Healthcare Cuts
Governor Abigail Spanberger's Executive Order 20, "Keep Virginia Covered," aims to protect Virginians from federal healthcare cuts, including Medicaid and SNAP benefits. AARP commends the action, highlighting support for seniors and caregivers against H.R.1's "onerous" requirements.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial Issues Abigail SpanbergerAARP VirginiaHealthcareMedicaidSNAPVirginiaSeniors
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Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its approach to managing customer contact data, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their preferences and report abuse.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentEurope Constant ContactData Privacy FrameworkDigital MarketingCustomer DataEmail CampaignsPrivacy PolicyData ProcessingVirginia Governor
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Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its approach to managing customer contact data, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their preferences and report abuse.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Constant ContactData Privacy FrameworkDigital MarketingCustomer DataEmail CampaignsPrivacy PolicyData ProcessingVirginia Governor
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Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its data handling for customer contacts, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their marketing preferences and data rights.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Constant ContactData Privacy FrameworkEmail MarketingCustomer Relationship ManagementData ProcessingUser DataPrivacy PolicyVirginia Governor
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Rep. Walkinshaw Urges Constituents to Re-Subscribe to Weekly Updates
Rep. James Walkinshaw urges Fairfax constituents to re-subscribe to his "Walkinshaw Weekly" by September 3. New Congressional rules will limit distribution, impacting updates on his work to lower costs, protect the federal workforce, and address local priorities.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues James WalkinshawNewsletterSubscriptionFederal WorkforceTrump AdministrationRep. James Walkinshaw
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Virginia Governor Acts to Shield Healthcare, Food Aid from Federal Cuts
Governor Spanberger signed Executive Order 20, establishing the 'Keep Virginia Covered' policy to mitigate federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP from H.R. 1, aiming to protect over 2.6 million Virginians' healthcare and food assistance.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor VirginiaGovernor Abigail SpanbergerExecutive Order 20MedicaidSNAPHealthcarePublic Policy
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Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its approach to managing customer contact data, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their preferences and report abuse.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentEurope Constant ContactData Privacy FrameworkDigital MarketingCustomer DataEmail CampaignsPrivacy PolicyData ProcessingVirginia Governor
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Governor Spanberger Criticizes Trump Plan to Import Subsidized Beef, Warns of "Crushing Impact" on Virginia Farmers
Governor Abigail Spanberger warns President Trump's plan to import subsidized foreign beef will devastate Virginia's 21,000 cattle farmers, jeopardizing a $712 million industry and long-term domestic supply.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeAgriculture VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerDonald J TrumpBeef IndustryCattle FarmersTrade Policy
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Governor Spanberger Warns Trump Administration Tariffs Threaten Virginia's Economy
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger confronts the Trump Administration over new tariffs on Canadian goods, warning of "devastating consequences" for the Commonwealth's economy, businesses, and families, urging a reconsideration of trade policy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeAgriculture VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerTariffsCanadaTrump AdministrationTrade PolicyUSMCA
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Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its approach to managing customer contact data, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their preferences and report abuse.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Constant ContactData Privacy FrameworkDigital MarketingCustomer DataEmail CampaignsPrivacy PolicyData ProcessingVirginia Governor
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Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its data handling for customer contacts, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their marketing preferences and data rights.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Constant ContactData Privacy FrameworkEmail MarketingCustomer Relationship ManagementData ProcessingUser DataPrivacy PolicyVirginia Governor
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Governor Spanberger Urges Families to Apply for SUN Bucks Before August 31 Deadline
Governor Abigail Spanberger encourages eligible Virginia families to apply for the SUN Bucks summer nutrition program, offering a $120 benefit per child, before the August 31 deadline. Over 628,000 children have already received aid.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEducation VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerSUN BucksSummer NutritionFood AssistanceApplication DeadlineSNAP EBT
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Rep. Walkinshaw Tackles Rising School Costs, Demands ICE Accountability, and Boosts Local Services
Rep. James Walkinshaw addresses rising back-to-school costs, criticizes Trump administration tariffs, and details a congressional investigation into an ICE agent incident in Fairfax County, while also promoting local services.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomy James WalkinshawFairfax CountyBack-to-SchoolConsumer CostsICE InvestigationPassport ServicesVirginia Railway ExpressRep. James WalkinshawCongress
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Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its data handling for customer contacts, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their marketing preferences and data rights.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentEurope Constant ContactData Privacy FrameworkEmail MarketingCustomer Relationship ManagementData ProcessingUser DataPrivacy PolicyVirginia Governor
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Constant Contact Details Customer Contact Data Practices and Privacy Compliance
Constant Contact outlines its data handling for customer contacts, emphasizing its role as a service provider, adherence to privacy frameworks, and mechanisms for users to manage their marketing preferences and data rights.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Constant ContactData Privacy FrameworkEmail MarketingCustomer Relationship ManagementData ProcessingUser DataPrivacy PolicyVirginia Governor
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Virginia Governor Spanberger Enacts Laws to Lower Healthcare and Drug Costs, Counter Federal Cuts
Governor Abigail Spanberger signed new laws in Virginia to cap insulin costs at $35 and combat predatory drug pricing. The state also committed nearly $1 billion to mitigate federal healthcare cuts, protecting access for thousands.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceSocial Issues Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaHealthcarePrescription DrugsInsulinMedicaidFederal Cuts
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Rep. Walkinshaw Intensifies ICE Oversight Following Local Incident and Accountability Concerns
Rep. James Walkinshaw is increasing oversight of ICE operations in Northern Virginia after a local incident and concerns about agent accountability. He also highlighted legislative achievements and efforts to support federal workers and affordable housing in Fairfax.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesComputers and Internet James WalkinshawICECongressional OversightVirginiaHomeland SecurityRep. James Walkinshaw