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College affordability bills now in Senate
After clearing the House of Delegates, two bills aimed at making college more affordable in Virginia have now moved to the Senate.
Bill would ‘ban the box’ on job applications
A Senate committee narrowly approved a bill this week that would prohibit state agencies from asking job applicants if they have a criminal history on employment applications.
Jobless rate falls to 4.8 percent
Commonwealth’s total nonfarm employment passes prerecession peak.
195-year-old bank building in Fredericksburg to be sold
Federal-style National Bank Building was used as a headquarters during the Civil War.
Port posts profit for first half of fiscal year
Port of Virginia saw a loss during the same period last year.
Roanoke recognized for energy efficiency efforts
Department of Energy spotlights the retrofit of the city’s Berglund Center.
MeadWestvaco merging with RockTenn
Combined $16 billion company will keep its principal executive offices in Richmond.
Retail Properties of America acquires properties in Falls Church and Leesburg
Illinois company pays $121.5 million for Merrifield Town Center and Fort Evans Plaza II.
Port moves more vessel services to PMT
Plan is part of ongoing efforts to relieve congestion at the terminals.
AT&T to buy Nextel Mexico from Reston-based NII Holdings
Virginia company is undergoing restructuring after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
Legislation introduced to improve Virginia Tobacco Commission
Bipartisan proposal aims to enhance the efficiency and the effectiveness of the commission.
VCU poll finds strong support for protecting public-school funding
Seventy percent of respondents say they are willing to pay higher taxes to maintain current funding level.
