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Government | Politics 2023: ROB WITTMAN
Jun 4, 2025

Virginia Congress members press for details on Fort Eustis layoffs

A bipartisan delegation is seeking more transparency regarding the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command moving its headquarters .

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Jun 4, 2025

Old Dominion Job Corps to lay off 130 in Amherst

Amherst County-based Old Dominion Job Corps Center will lay off 130 people on June 30.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia
Jun 2, 2025

Warner, Kaine condemn closure of Job Corps centers

Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have condemned the Department of Labor’s decision to shut down contractor-run Job Corps centers.

Is DEI done at the University of Virginia?
Jun 2, 2025

Is DEI done at the University of Virginia?

Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Justice Department push the University of Virginia to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

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May 22, 2025

Virginia unemployment rate rises slightly in April to 3.3%

Virginia’s unemployment rates continue to see an incremental rise, according to data from the state’s Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, also known as Virginia Works.

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May 15, 2025

Virginia unemployment spike ‘an economic shock,’ economist says

For the week ending May 10, 3,992 people filed initial unemployment insurance claims which is 46.8% higher than the previous week's 2,720 claims and a 67.3% increase over a comparable week last year (2,386).

Port of Virginia expects a reduction in imports from China due to President Trump's tariffs. Photo courtesy Port of Virginia
May 8, 2025

Port of Virginia CEO expects decline in Chinese imports over Trump’s trade war

Virginia Port Authority Executive Director and CEO Stephen A. Edwards said Thursday at this year's State of the Port address that President Donald Trump's tariffs are causing significant uncertainty in the port and trade sector.

Law firms advise businesses on Trump 2.0 policies
May 7, 2025

Law firms advise businesses on Trump 2.0 policies

Virginia law firms see surge in client questions as Trump’s 2025 executive orders spark regulatory, immigration, and DEI compliance concerns.

Dominion Energy plans to develop the nation's largest wind farm — an $8 billion, 220-turbine project — off the coast of Virginia Beach by 2026. Photo courtesy Dominion Energy
May 6, 2025

Tariffs could add $500M to Dominion offshore wind project

Richmond-based Fortune 500 utility Dominion Energy says the cost of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project in Virginia Beach could rise by about $500 million due to tariffs on imported goods imposed by President Donald Trump.

States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy
May 5, 2025

States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy

17 states sue Trump for halting wind energy projects, claiming his executive order is unlawful and harms clean energy, jobs, and climate progress.

Virginia Tech’s president defends NIH research funding
May 2, 2025

Virginia Tech’s president defends NIH research funding

President Sands warns NIH cuts will harm research, national security, and Virginia Tech’s future as Trump-era policies challenge higher education.

Hyatt Regency hotel in Tysons Corner. AdobeStock
Apr 30, 2025

Northern Virginia business leaders’ confidence drops in Q2

Business confidence in Northern Virginia declined in Q2 2025, with leaders citing federal layoffs, inflation and supply chain issues, a new survey shows.

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