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Gov. Abigail Spanberger

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Apr 14, 2026

Virginia poultry co-op to add 146 jobs, invest $113M

The Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative plans to grow its operation, investing $113.9 million and adding 146 jobs. 

On Feb. 28, 2025, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands speaks at the grand opening ceremony for the Innovation Campus' Academic Building One. (Photo by Luke Hayes/Virginia Tech)
Apr 10, 2026

Kaine questions Virginia Tech president’s exit

Sen. Tim Kaine questions if Virginia Tech President Tim Sands was pushed out before Gov. Spanberger fills key board seats.

The temporary Live! Casino Virginia venue in Petersburg, which opens Jan. 22, 2026, has more than 900 electric games. Photo by Jay Paul
Apr 9, 2026

Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino referendum vote

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Thursday vetoed legislation that would have led to Fairfax County's referendum vote to determine whether a casino would be built in Tysons. 

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a bill increasing Virginia's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028.
Apr 9, 2026

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.

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Mar 30, 2026

Reston defense tech company announces $7M expansion, creating 175 jobs

Blue Sky Innovators plans to invest $7 million to expand its Northern Virginia operations and create 175 jobs.

Josephus Allmond. Photo courtesy Virginia Office of the Governor.
Mar 25, 2026

Spanberger appoints inaugural chief energy officer

Gov. Abigail Spanberger appointed an inaugural chief energy officer, attorney Josephus Allmond, on Wednesday.

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Mar 17, 2026

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.

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Mar 13, 2026

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.

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Mar 5, 2026

Fukoku Korea to invest $18.9M in Henry manufacturing facility

Fukoku Korea will invest $18.9 million to open a manufacturing plant producing automotive components in Henry County, Virginia, creating 60 jobs.

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Mar 4, 2026

Richmond National to expand operations, create 75 jobs in Henrico

Richmond National Group plans to invest $1.75 million to expand operations and create 75 jobs at the firm’s Glen Allen office.

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Mar 4, 2026

Interstate Group to expand in Giles County, creating 46 jobs

Interstate Group will invest $8.9 million to expand operations at the company’s manufacturing facility in Giles County, creating 46 jobs.

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Mar 2, 2026

Virginia’s shift to Dems could draw federal cuts

Virginia is under new management, with Gov. Abigail Spanberger taking office Jan. 17. In a speech two days later to the General Assembly, she spoke about returning Virginia to its top spot in CNBC’s “Top States for Business” rankings, after the commonwealth fell to No. 4 in 2025. However, many of the economic challenges impacting […]

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