Senate Republicans reject Medicaid expansion
Republicans in the Virginia Senate on Thursday tabled legislation that would have expanded Medicaid coverage to hundreds of thousands of lower-income residents of Virginia.
Democrats tout bills they say would help workers
Democratic lawmakers are urging passage of legislation to boost wages paid on state construction projects, increase overtime pay for public and private employees, and prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their salary history.
JCR Cos. buys Manassas shopping center for $31 million
The acquisition is the second for the company in Manassas.
Bill calls for a special election if a recount ends in a tie
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus on Wednesday called for a law requiring a special election if an election recount ends in a tie – as it did in the state’s 94th House District last fall.
Industrial property sells for $2.5 million in Richmond
NAPA Holdings acquires 230,000-square-foot property as an investment.
Historic Lynchburg National Bank Building in Lynchburg sells for $1 million
Bailey Grey Enterprises plans to renovate 26,718-square-foot building.
Workers’ compensation bills die in subcommittee
Legislation aimed at protecting and improving employees’ worker compensation rights were struck down Tuesday by a House subcommittee.
Construction company names three employees partners
Tysons-based Bognet Construction had revenue of more than $120 million last year.
Chesapeake businesswoman named chair of Virginia Chamber
Suzy Kelly is CEO of Chesapeake-based Jo-Kell Inc.
Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. expanding to 10 additional states
Growth is partly due to Total Wine’s decision to carry its entire line of products.
Businesses may get tax credits to train high school students
Juniors and seniors in Richmond City Public Schools would receive paid apprenticeships and training with local businesses, and participating employers would get tax credits from the state, under legislation filed by a bipartisan pair of lawmakers.
Virginia’s jobless rate remains unchanged
December figure was 3.7 percent, the same as November.