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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

Technology 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

People 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.

These Virginia CEOs rank among world’s most powerful women

Three Virginia-based CEOs once again made Fortune's list of the world's 100 Most Powerful Women in business for 2026, the publication announced this week.

Virginia Lottery head departs

Khalid Jones has ended his term as the Virginia Lottery's executive director, he announced in a video posted on LinkedIn last week.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, in Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S., February 24, 2026. Mike Kropf/Pool via REUTERS

Spanberger removes Virginia Tech’s rector from board

John Rocovich, a Roanoke-based lawyer, has been removed as rector of Virginia Tech, according to a letter from Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

Supporters depart a campaign rally against Virginia Democrats' proposed state redistricting constitutional amendment ahead of the referendum special election on April 21, in Bridgewater, Virginia, April 11, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo

Virginia Supreme Court overturns redistricting referendum vote in 4-3 ruling

A Virginia constitutional amendment recently approved by voters would have given Democrats an advantage in 10 of 11 districts.

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Eastern Virginia May 6, 2026

FBI raids Sen. Louise Lucas’ office, business in Portsmouth

FBI agents raided Virginia Democratic Sen. Louise Lucas' Portsmouth district office and nearby cannabis business Wednesday morning, the agency confirmed.