Recent Articles from Kate Andrews
Tazewell court again blocks Virginia redistricting vote after RNC sues
A Tazewell County Circuit Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a special election in April that could redraw Virginia's congressional districts.
Bowman to retire as CEO of Reston engineering firm
Gary Bowman, who founded Reston-based engineering firm Bowman Consulting Group in 1995, will retire as CEO later this year.
Alexandria-based SPA names chief legal officer
Systems Planning & Analysis, an Alexandria-based national security data company, announced Doug Coleman will be its chief legal officer.
Henrico-based Arko Petroleum raises $183M in IPO
Henrico County-based Fortune 500 convenience store operator Arko closed its initial public offering last week of fuel subsidiary Arko Petroleum, raising $183.2 million.
Virginia Dems pass bills for family, medical and paid sick leave
Legislation creating a state family and medical leave insurance program and a measure requiring employers to provide paid sick leave are progressing in Virginia's legislature.
Virginia legislature passes $15-per-hour minimum wage
Virginia's General Assembly passed legislation Monday that will raise the state's minimum wage incrementally to $15 an hour by Jan. 1, 2028.
Fairfax casino bill now says resort can be built anywhere in county
Legislation to present Fairfax County voters with a casino referendum this fall progressed through the Virginia State Senate on Feb. 13 with a bipartisan vote.
State commits $14.5M yearly for new paid internship program
Virginia political, higher education and economic development leaders announced InternshipsVA, a new statewide program to support paid internships.
Swedish Match, Bear Express announce closings in Virginia
Swedish Match is closing its Richmond office, while Bear Express is closing its Norfolk and Virginia Beach facilities.
After bank mergers comes ‘big work’ of integration
Looser antitrust enforcement under Trump is expected to fuel more bank mergers, reshaping Virginia’s banking landscape.



















