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 .
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.
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?
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Justice Department push the University of Virginia to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
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.
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 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
Virginia law firms see surge in client questions as Trump’s 2025 executive orders spark regulatory, immigration, and DEI compliance concerns.
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
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
President Sands warns NIH cuts will harm research, national security, and Virginia Tech’s future as Trump-era policies challenge higher education.
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.