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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.
Kilgore elected Virginia House GOP leader, succeeding Gilbert
On Sunday, Del. C. Todd Gilbert stepped down as Virginia House of Delegates' Republican leader, and House Republicans elected Del. Terry Kilgore to succeed him.
CACI wins $638M in intelligence contracts
CACI International announced last week that it was awarded nearly $638 million in intelligence community contracts.
Richmond lifts boil-water advisory after 2 days
The Virginia Department of Health has lifted Richmond's boil-water advisory in place over the past two days.
Army training command headquarters to relocate from Virginia to Texas
The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) will soon move its headquarters from Fort Eustis in Newport News to Austin, Texas — but questions linger about how many military and civilian staff will be impacted and how much of the command’s functions will relocate.
Sail250 to bring 60 ships to Norfolk for America’s big birthday
Gov. Glenn Youngkin last week kicked off the one-year countdown to Sail250 — an enormous maritime festival that’s expected to bring more than 3 million visitors to Virginia and generate at least $150 million in revenue.
Amentum wins $91.8M Navy contract
Chantilly-based federal contractor Amentum Services announced last week that it won a $91.8 million contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) to provide software engineering services that will help the U.S. Navy protect national security.
EU regulators to decide on Mars-Kellanova merger in June
Antitrust regulators with the European Union have set a June 25 deadline to decide whether to approve McLean-based candymaker and pet care giant Mars' $35.9 billion acquisition of snack producer Kellanova, announced last August.
Justice Department says it may drop criminal prosecution of Boeing over Max crashes
The Justice Department may drop its criminal prosecution of Boeing for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019, according to a weekend court filing.
Virginia launches accelerator for $250M+ economic development projects
Virginia’s Made in Virginia Accelerator program announced May 8 accelerates large-scale projects with a $250M+ capital investment and 500+ jobs, offering expedited permitting and coordination among state agencies.
Booz Allen lands contracts totaling $1.2B
In the span of a week, McLean-based Fortune 500 management consulting contractor Booz Allen Hamilton won multiple contracts totaling over $1.2 billion.
Thousands of machinists union members go on strike at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney
About 3,000 labor union members went on strike early Monday at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut, as negotiations over wages, retirement benefits and job security broke down. The manufacturer is a subsidiary of Arlington County-based RTX.
