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ASRC Federal President and CEO Mike Manzo. Photo courtesy ASRC Federal

Federal Contracting July 20, 2026

ASRC Federal names new CEO, as Felix steps down

ASRC Federal, the Reston-based federal contractor and subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional, has a new president and CEO, Mike Manzo.

At the Norfolk International Terminals, four ultra-large container vessel berths are in operation. Photo courtesy Port of Virginia

Virginia ranks No. 3 in CNBC Top States for Business list

Virginia is ranked third in the annual CNBC Top States for Business list, up one spot from last year, the news network announced Thursday morning.

A rendering of Sandberg Development's U.S. headquarters planned for Prince William County's Innovation Park. Image courtesy Prince William County

Economic Development June 23, 2026

Swedish firm Sandberg to build US HQ in Prince William

Sandberg Development plans to build its United States headquarters in Prince William County's Innovation Park.

Pictured in 2021, George Mason University President Gregory Washington. Photo courtesy George Mason University

Education June 23, 2026

GMU president’s contract extended through 2031

Washington's job appeared to be in jeopardy less than a year ago, as the Trump administration launched four civil rights investigations into GMU.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a bill increasing Virginia's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028.

Virginia budget with data center tax moves to Spanberger’s desk

Virginia legislators passed a compromise biennial budget Monday that includes an electricity consumption tax on data centers that will bring in $1.2 billion in revenue over the next two years.

Virgnia Sen. Louise Lucas (left) speaks with an attendee of a Chesterfield County data center town hall she hosted June 16, 2026, with Sen. Mamie Locke (right). Photo by Kate Andrews/Virginia Business

Central Virginia June 17, 2026

Data center discord continues to block Virginia budget agreement

Virginia senators continue push for tax break repeal on data centers, while governor and House back further study.

Sen. Lashrecse Aird speaks during a June 16, 2026, news conference announcing Virginia's cannabis recreational sale framework, along with Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Del. Paul Krizek. Photo by Kate Andrews/Virginia Business

Spanberger, legislators come to marijuana retail compromise

Licensed recreational marijuana sales would start July 1, 2027, under compromise language entered into the Virginia House of Delegates' budget proposal.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger touts the state's support for Jefferson Lab during a June 12 groundbreaking event for the Jefferson Lab Data Center. Photo by Josh Janney

Spanberger backs House budget, but data center tax fight divides Democrats

Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she supports the Virginia House of Delegates proposal of an "expansive" data center commission.

Hampden-Sydney College President Larry Stimpert. Photo courtesy Hampden-Sydney College

Central Virginia June 8, 2026

Hampden-Sydney president to retire next year

Hampden-Sydney College President Larry Stimpert will retire at the end of the 2026-27 academic year, the men's private college announced Monday.

Freddie Mac headquarters in McLean. Photo courtesy Freddie Mac

40 Virginia companies make 2026 Fortune 1000

In the 2026 Fortune 1000 list announced Wednesday, Virginia had 40 companies listed, including 24 on the elite Fortune 500, down from last year's 41 companies total and 25 on the Fortune 500.