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Report: Hampton Roads lost about 6,300 federal civilian jobs in 2025
Hampton Roads lost more than 6,000 federal civilian jobs in 2025, a 10.5% drop that outpaces the national decline.
Appian wins $500M Army contract
Appian announced last week that the U.S. Army has awarded the company a new enterprise contract valued at up to $500 million.
Virginia Democrats move toward new map that could net House seats
Jan 16 (Reuters) – Virginia’s Democratic-controlled Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment that, if approved by voters, would permit lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional lines, potentially netting Democrats up to four U.S. House of Representatives seats. The state’s move is the late[...]
Virginia casino revenue jumps 32% in 2025
Virginia’s casinos saw adjusted gaming revenue rise 32% in 2025, led by Caesars Virginia and boosted by Norfolk’s temporary casino.
GDIT wins $988M Navy contract
General Dynamics Information Technology announced Monday that it has been awarded a $988 million contract to continue modernizing the U.S. Navy fleet.
Spanberger appoints Virginia commerce and trade secretary
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's transition team announced Monday that Carrie H. Chenery, former executive director of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership, has been appointed secretary of commerce and trade.
ID.me wins potential $1B IRS contract
ID.me wins an IRS blanket purchase agreement valued at up to $1 billion for ID verification and authentication.
2026 Virginia General Assembly preview: Dems contend with tricky budget
With Abigail Spanberger set to become governor, Virginia Democrats enter the 2026 General Assembly session with control of state government and major budgetary challenges.
Youngkin’s term as governor marked by economic wins, political division
Gov. Glenn Youngkin leaves office after four divisive years marked by economic wins, veto power and political losses as Virginia turns to Abigail Spanberger.
Tito’s again leads Virginia ABC spirits sales
Tito’s Handmade Vodka led Virginia ABC spirits sales for the eighth year as tequila brands surged and bourbon sales stayed strong.
GDIT wins $285M state cybersecurity contract
General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded $285 million to strengthen the Virginia government’s cybersecurity infrastructure.
Longtime SCC banking commissioner to retire
Joseph Face Jr., who has served as the SCC's commissioner of the Bureau of Financial Institutions since 1997, will retire in January 2026.
