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Supreme court lets Lisa Cook stay on Fed board for now
The Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain on the Fed board while Trump’s effort to fire her heads to arguments in January.
Trump administration requests emergency ruling to remove Cook from Fed board
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has asked an appeals court to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors by Monday, before the central bank’s next vote on interest rates. The request represents an extraordinary effort by the White House to shape the board before the Fed’s interest rate-setting committee meets next Tuesday and […]
Out and About September 2025
1. Caesars Virginia guest Jill P. won $327,282 in Three Card Poker, according to an Aug. 7 announcement by the Danville casino resort. (Photo courtesy Caesars Virginia) 2. (L to R) Spotsylvania County Assistant County Administrator Wanda Parrish; Jeff Faircloth, vice president of building supply for The Lester Group; Fitzhugh Johnson III with Johnson Realty […]
APCO VA C&I
Watts Powering Your Business? Did you know that Appalachian Power offers cash incentives for its commercial and industrial customers who are looking to make energy-efficient upgrades to their workplace, no matter the size? We offer a variety of TakeCharge programs all geared toward helping our business customers increase work productivity, maintain comfort and save! Visit […]
Out and About: August 2025
1. Smoov Moving founder Orlando “Took” Barbour; Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Engagement Director Ann Marie Hohenberger; and Quinton Harrell, a leader of the chamber’s Minority Business Alliance, were among those celebrating the July 1 opening of the moving company’s Albemarle County office. (Photo courtesy Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce) 2. C[...]
Maximizing IT Value in 2025: Strategic Moves for Lean Budgets
Technology continues to evolve rapidly, and for business leaders, the pressure to keep pace while staying within budget is constant. From cybersecurity to cloud infrastructure, every decision is an opportunity to strengthen operations, but only when guided by a clear strategy. In today’s environment of tighter budgets, many companies are shifting their approach, prioritizing tech […]
An offshore wind project for New York may be abandoned over Trump administration delays
Equinor warns it may scrap Empire Wind after Trump halts work; $2.5B project in jeopardy as construction pause costs up to $50M weekly.
Wall Street gains ground following a stronger-than-expected report on the US job market
Wall Street rallies as a strong U.S. jobs report lifts stocks. S&P 500 heads for 9th straight gain while tech and financial shares lead the market.
Another U-Turn: Trump reverses tariffs that caused market meltdown, but companies remain bewildered
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered another jarring reversal in American trade policy Wednesday, suspending for 90 days import taxes he’d imposed barely 13 hours earlier on dozens of countries while escalating his trade war with China. The moves triggered a powerful stock market rally on Wall Street but left businesses, investors and America’s trading partners bewi[...]
Virginia Best Places to Work 2025: Large Company Winners
# 1 LARGE COMPANY PATRIOT GROUPS INTERNATIONAL www.patgroupi.com Patriot Group International (PGI) stands out as a top employer due to its commitment to a flexible, team-oriented and mission-focused workplace. The company provides critical services to the U.S. government, with a strong emphasis on employee well-being, including mental health support for those in challenging environments. PGI [&h[...]
