Senate panel rejects ban on offshore oil drilling
A bipartisan bill to ban oil drilling off Virginia’s coast was shot down on a 9-6 vote in a Senate committee Thursday.
Governor calls bipartisan effort to clean coal ash ‘historic’
Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, Republican House Speaker Kirk Cox and a bipartisan group of legislators announced an agreement Thursday to clean up large ponds of toxic coal ash throughout the state.
Herndon-based ePlus acquires SLAIT Consulting
Deal is expected to add new locations and enhance capabilities.
Vienna-based company secures $21 million in Series B funding
Platform allows drivers to access roadside assistance through app.
Chesterfield office building sells for $4.8 million
Buyer plans to occupy parts of the four-story building.
Company plans call center and research facility in Frederick County
Chicago-based CareerBuilder expects to hire 250 people.
Former DISH Network operations center sold
The 102,000-square-foot building is in Christiansburg’s Falling Branch Corporate Park.
Northam seeks clarity on unemployment rules as shutdown drags on
Companies and nonprofits offering help to struggling workers.
Machining and fabrication company adding 35 jobs in Southwest Virginia
The company is investing $2.1 million in expansion.
Senate kills bill to raise minimum wage in a party-line vote
A Senate bill that would have raised Virginia’s minimum wage is dead.