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Virginia unemployment falls to 5 percent
January rate is the lowest seen in the commonwealth since November 2008.
Business leaders back private option for Medicaid expansion
Letter addressed to Howell, Saslaw urges them to capture ‘Virginia’s share of federal funds.’
Virginia’s population growth slows but beats the national average
Gains were concentrated in the commonwealth’s urban localities.
House leaders propose financial audit of Medicaid
Expansion of program is one of the General Assembly’s biggest issues this year.
Union membership rises slightly in Virginia
Percentage of unionized workers increased from 4.4 in 2012 to 5 percent last year.
McDonnell’s lawyers attack charges in corruption case
Court motions say the federal government ‘concocted a never-before-used legal theory’ in prosecuting the former governor.
December state revenue increased 0.8 percent
Total year-to-date collections lagged forecast of 1.7 percent.
Design work to start on passenger rail to Roanoke
Norfolk Southern and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation have signed an agreement to bring rail to Roanoke.
Virginia launches web portal to track ‘innovation economy’
Commonwealth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Measurement System developed by Center for Innovative Technology.
Ethical dilemma
Less than three years after a powerful Virginia legislator was convicted of bribery and extortion, ethics reform has again been thrust onto Virginia’s legislative center stage.
Seeking common ground
It’s a new era in Virginia politics. Since the close of a bitter, divisive election, Gov.-elect Terry McAuliffe has been searching for common ground with his Republican counterparts.
