Democrats take control of General Assembly
In Tuesday's blue-wave election, voters gave control of both houses back to Democrats for the first time in 26 years.
Virginia Aquarium names new chief operating officer
Caryl Thompson was formerly vice president of marketing for the aquarium.
General Dynamics lands $325M U.S. emergency telecomm contract
The Falls Church-based defense contractor has been awarded the contract by the Department of Homeland Security.
Virginia’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7%
The commonwealth's labor force expanded to a record high of 4.41 million workers.
Virginia receives $4.2 million in grants from Appalachian Regional Commission
Six grants will support broadband and solar energy expansion, workforce development and other efforts.
$1.5 million grant will launch autonomous systems center
State grant will support new unmanned systems research center led by Virginia Tech with Old Dominion University
State awards $180,000 in Community Business Launch awards
Four communities received grants to support entrepreneurial training and economic development.
State government not holding IT suppliers accountable for delays, study says
VITA suppliers have not completed 43% of critical deliverables, JLARC study finds.
Virginia jobless rate dips to 2.8% in August
August figure was the lowest in the Southeast.
Fed cuts rates again; slow exports could impact Virginia
Trade uncertainty is factor in central bank announcement