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Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré says labs and other workforce training needs cost more than traditional classrooms. Photo courtesy Virginia Community College System
Mar 1, 2026

Virginia community colleges boost workforce development focus

Virginia plans increased investment in community colleges and workforce programs like FastForward to meet employer demand and improve student outcomes in 2024.

The University of Virginia in 2025 was investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly failing to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Photo by Adobe Stock
Mar 1, 2026

Virginia universities faced federal probes over DEI in 2025

Virginia public universities, including UVA and George Mason, faced federal investigations in 2025 over diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives amid political pressure.

Interest rates for 30-year mortgages fell in the second half of 2025, prompting more house sales in Virginia. Photo by Adobe Stock
Mar 1, 2026

Virginia housing market saw late 2025 recovery as rates eased

Virginia's housing market recovered late in 2025 with increased home sales and falling mortgage rates, while industrial growth continues in key regions.

Tunnel boring machine Mary pushed through the South Island headwall of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel in September 2025.  Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Mar 1, 2026

A sampling of Virginia’s major road projects in 2026

Virginia is advancing major road projects including the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion, I-64 widening, and Interstate 81 improvements with completion dates through 2035.

In January, Riverside Smithfield Hospital opened in Isle of Wight County. Photo courtesy Riverside Health
Mar 1, 2026

Virginia health systems face $26B in federal cuts

Virginia health systems confront $26 billion in Medicaid cuts due to the 2025 federal budget law, prompting closures and new hospital expansions.

In 2025, the state legislature narrowed the number of Virginia employees subject to noncompete agreements. Photo by Depositphotos
Mar 1, 2026

Law, accounting sectors adapt to AI, regulatory changes

Virginia's law and accounting sectors are evolving with AI adoption, new noncompete laws, and CPA licensing changes to address workforce and regulatory challenges.

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