Virginia government news

Richmond Honors xScion Solutions as a Leading Workplace for 2025

News Summary xScion Solutions has been awarded as the third best place to work in Richmond, Virginia for 2025. This…

2 months ago

Unemployment Rates Take a Bump in Maryland and Virginia

News Summary Unemployment rates have risen slightly in Maryland and Virginia as of March 2025, reflecting a nationwide trend. Virginia's…

2 months ago

Lynchburg Welcomes Delta Star Inc. Expansion

News Summary Delta Star Inc. announces a $35 million expansion in Lynchburg, creating 300 new jobs over four years. This…

2 months ago

Unemployment Claims Spike in Virginia as Federal Workforce Cuts Hit Hard

News Summary Virginia is experiencing a significant increase in first-time unemployment claims, with 4,036 filed for the week ending March…

2 months ago

Virginia Intensifies Efforts Against Gangs and Illegal Immigration

News Summary Virginia's Homeland Security Task Force continues its aggressive campaign against gang activities and illegal immigration, resulting in over…

2 months ago

Virginia Announces $7 Billion Transit Infrastructure Improvement

News Summary The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation has revealed a draft six-year improvement program amounting to $7…

2 months ago

Virginia Farmers Voice Concerns Over NOAA Layoffs

News Summary Farmers across Virginia express alarm over recent layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which has…

2 months ago

Community Foundation Distributes $855,000 in Grants

News Summary The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has announced a distribution of $855,000 in grants to 51 nonprofit organizations.…

2 months ago

Gas Prices Take a Dip in Virginia Amid National Trends

News Summary Gas prices in Virginia have seen a slight decrease of 0.9 cents, averaging $3.03 per gallon. While prices…

2 months ago

Virginia Faces Critical Health Funding Cuts Impacting Jobs and Research

News Summary The Trump administration's recent decision to cut nearly $300 million in health-related funding to Virginia has sent shockwaves…

2 months ago