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2026 Virginia General Assembly preview: Dems contend with tricky budget
With Abigail Spanberger set to become governor, Virginia Democrats enter the 2026 General Assembly session with control of state government and major budgetary challenges.
500+ ex-patients sue Chesapeake Regional, alleging negligence, unnecessary surgeries
Over 500 plaintiffs are suing Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, its current CEO and two former CEOs for negligence, seeking $10 million each.
Dominion Energy sues federal government over offshore wind farm halt
Dominion Energy has sued the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the U.S. Department of the Interior, seeking to continue work on its offshore wind project.
Dominion gas plant in Chesterfield on hold, while SCC considers petition
Dominion Energy's proposed Chesterfield County natural gas plant is now on hold, as the Virginia State Corporation Commission is reconsidering its final order approving the project.
Dominion wind farm among 5 projects paused by Trump
Trump administration orders 90-day pause on five East Coast offshore wind projects, including Dominion Energy's $10.9 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind.
U.Va. names next president, defying Spanberger
The University of Virginia's board named Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley as the university's next president on Friday, after ignoring calls from Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and faculty groups to pause the process.
Performance Food Group announces Jan. 1 CEO transition
Performance Food Group names Scott McPherson CEO effective Jan. 1, 2026, as George Holm transitions to executive chair.
Another massive data center campus proposed in Prince William
LSI 360 has filed an early planning application tied to a massive, proposed data center campus in western Prince William County.
Federal employment, trade declined in 2025 in Virginia
Virginia saw some economic growth in 2025, but it was slow compared to 2024, and statewide unemployment is expected to rise in 2026, according to Old Dominion University's State of the Commonwealth economic report released Tuesday.
LS Cable to add $689M factory in Chesapeake, creating 430 jobs
LS Cable & System is more than doubling its capital investment in Chesapeake manufacturing facilities and bringing its expected job creation to 760.
Mars completes $36B Kellanova acquisition
McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars announced Thursday that it has completed its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova.
Avio USA picks Virginia for $500M solid rocket motor factory
Avio USA plans a Virginia solid rocket motor facility, committing up to $500 million to expand U.S. aerospace and defense production.
