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Virginia unemployment rate ticks up, as labor pool shrinks
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (512+ words) The gradual increase in unemployment to begin this year coincides with a decreasing labor force, driven by cuts in federal government employment and fewer jobs in professional and business services, which often reflect changes in federal jobs and contract spending....
Solar emerges as winner under new Virginia laws
12+ hour, 43+ min ago (195+ words) By Adam Aton | 04/15/2026 06: 57 AM EDT Gov. Abigail Spanberger's emphasis on affordability is boosting a power source that's relatively cheap and quick to build. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), seen here delivering her State of the Commonwealth address in January, signed into…...
Governor Spanberger changes marijuana rules passed by Virginia lawmakers
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (259+ words) Spanberger amended legislation recently passed by the General Assembly to begin legal sales of recreational marijuana in Virginia. The legislation now goes back to lawmakers to review the changes. -- Virginia's proposed recreational pot market would initially feature fewer retail locations…...
Virginia Governor Signs Senate Bill 170, Targeting Noncompete Agreements
21+ hour, 40+ min ago (550+ words) Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Senate Bill (SB) 170 into law on April 13, 2026, after Virginia's General Assembly passed the bill on March 4, 2026. SB 170 amends " 40. 1-28. 7: 8 of the Code of Virginia by introducing new restrictions and requirements regarding covenants not to compete between…...
All eyes on Virginia as redistricting battle enters the final stretch
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (1464+ words) Don't guess, vote yes," Virginia Beach NAACP member and voter Georgia Allen chanted in a crowd of voters Saturday near Virginia Beach's Mount Trashmore. Allen was one of dozens who attended a series of get-out-the-vote style rallies over the weekend…...
Hybrid-electric seaplane startup 'Tidal Flight' expands operations in Chesapeake with $538 K investment
20+ hour, 5+ min ago (829+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. " A Hampton Roads aerospace startup is making waves in the aviation industry with plans to transform coastal transportation through hybrid-electric seaplanes that can land on any body of water. Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that Tidal Flight will invest…...
Virginia bills advance as governor finalizes action
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (605+ words) (The Center Square) " Virginia's legislative session reached a key turning point late Monday as Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger finalized action on hundreds of bills, sending many back to lawmakers for a final decision later this month. Lawmakers will return April…...
Virginia becomes 18th state to join National Vote Interstate Compact
18+ hour, 50+ min ago (330+ words) (WFXR)- Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation that enters the Commonwealth into an interstate compact to give its electoral votes to the presidential ticket that receives the most popular votes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Virginia…...
Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them
19+ hour, 4+ min ago (428+ words) Even before Virginia voters decide on a new congressional map, Democrats are piling in to run for districts proposed under a redistricting plan that is designed to give their party a near sweep of the state's U. S. House seats. The latest…...
Virginia Museum Of Contemporary Art Opening New Building In Virginia Beach
20+ hour, 10+ min ago (922+ words) The new Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art building on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University, February 2026. Virginia MOCA remains an independent, accredited museum. And much more. Motivating its desire for a new building was the institution's efforts and interests beyond…...