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Veritas Vineyards acquired, family to stay in leadership
Veritas Vineyards in Virginia was acquired by Veritas Legacy Partners, with the founding Hodson family remaining in leadership roles.
Virginia Supreme Court blocks redistricting election certification
The Virginia Supreme Court denied a motion to certify the April 21 special election on congressional redistricting, keeping a lower court's block in place.
Spanberger’s marijuana bill changes rejected by Virginia legislature
Virginia General Assembly rejected Gov. Abigail Spanberger's amendments to marijuana retail market legislation, restoring the original bill for enactment.
U.S. consumer spending surged in March. Here’s what drove that
U.S. consumer spending rose 1.7% in March driven by higher gas prices and larger tax refunds, reflecting economic impacts of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Here’s the schedule for Virginia’s minimum wage increases
Virginia will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028, with incremental increases starting in 2027 and adjustments for inflation thereafter.
Northrop Grumman requests environmental permit for Waynesboro facility
Northrop Grumman submitted an environmental permit application for its new Waynesboro manufacturing facility, aiming to comply with Virginia DEQ air quality regulations.
Virginia governor’s approval rating is split, poll shows
Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger's approval rating is nearly split at 47% approval and 46% disapproval, according to a George Mason University poll.
Federal judge finds Nexus Services owners in contempt over sale
Federal judge Elizabeth K. Dillon finds Nexus Services owners in contempt for violating injunction with business sale in Virginia following $811 million judgment.
Northrop Grumman seeks permit for new Waynesboro facility
Northrop Grumman is asking Virginia for an environmental permit for small-scale emissions related to its new facility in Waynesboro.
Microsoft vows to end secret data center agreements with local governments
Microsoft will stop using non-disclosure agreements with local governments for data center projects to increase transparency and public trust.



















