Tysons casino bill clears General Assembly
Virginia lawmakers approved a bill allowing a Fairfax County referendum on a Tysons casino. The measure now heads to Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Virginia House and Senate clash over data center tax breaks
A fight between the Virginia House and Senate over a tax break for data centers has brought budget negotiations to a standstill.
VCU hopes to acquire Altria building in Richmond for $150M
Virginia Commonwealth University has signed a letter of intent to acquire Altria Group’s building in downtown Richmond for $150 million.
Bill to create independent gaming commission delayed to 2027
A Virginia Senate committee voted 11-3 to effectively kill a House bill that would create an independent agency to regulate state gambling.
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CoStar cuts Richmond jobs as Homes.com faces scrutiny
CoStar is laying off Richmond employees as it expands AI at Homes.com and faces investor criticism over spending and strategy.
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.
Virginia Chamber elects UVA Health exec as board chair
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday elected Jennifer Siciliano to chair its board of directors this year.
Beyond Loudoun: Why data centers are seeking new markets
Tighter zoning and power limits in Northern Virginia are pushing data center developers to other regions across the state.
Bill seeks to overhaul VMI governance board
A Virginia Beach delegate introduced a bill to dissolve VMI’s board and place the military college under VSU oversight.
Spanberger appoints 27 university board members, including Northam
Gov. Abigail Spanberger wasted no time in naming 27 new members to the boards of George Mason University, Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia on her first day as governor.




















