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Jun 29, 2026

Rocket Lab to acquire McLean-based Iridium in $8B deal

Rocket Lab will acquire McLean-based Iridium Communications in an $8 billion deal, expanding its satellite business.

An aerial view of the property Buc-ee's purchased in Stafford County to pave the way for a travel center. Image courtesy S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.
Jun 26, 2026

Buc-ee’s purchases Stafford site for planned travel center

Buc-ee's has purchased more than 35 acres in Stafford County near Interstate 95's Exit 140, paving the way for a travel center.

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Jun 25, 2026

Digital Realty to buy Alexandria VC firm founded by Warner

Digital Realty plans to acquire Alexandria venture capital firm Columbia Capital in a deal that could be worth up to $775 million.

Pictured in 2021, George Mason University President Gregory Washington. Photo courtesy George Mason University
Jun 23, 2026

GMU president’s contract extended through 2031

Washington's job appeared to be in jeopardy less than a year ago, as the Trump administration launched four civil rights investigations into GMU.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a bill increasing Virginia's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028.
Jun 22, 2026

Virginia budget with data center tax moves to Spanberger’s desk

Virginia legislators passed a compromise biennial budget Monday that includes an electricity consumption tax on data centers that will bring in $1.2 billion in revenue over the next two years.

Part of CarMax Park as seen from Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Photo by Katherine Schulte
Jun 18, 2026

Thalhimer files response to Flying Squirrels owner’s defamation lawsuit 

Thalhimer Realty Partners denies defamation claims by Richmond Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella in a federal lawsuit over a disputed land parcel.

Virgnia Sen. Louise Lucas (left) speaks with an attendee of a Chesterfield County data center town hall she hosted June 16, 2026, with Sen. Mamie Locke (right). Photo by Kate Andrews/Virginia Business
Jun 17, 2026

Data center discord continues to block Virginia budget agreement

Virginia senators continue push for tax break repeal on data centers, while governor and House back further study.

Sen. Lashrecse Aird speaks during a June 16, 2026, news conference announcing Virginia's cannabis recreational sale framework, along with Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Del. Paul Krizek. Photo by Kate Andrews/Virginia Business
Jun 16, 2026

Spanberger, legislators come to marijuana retail compromise

Licensed recreational marijuana sales would start July 1, 2027, under compromise language entered into the Virginia House of Delegates' budget proposal.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger touts the state's support for Jefferson Lab during a June 12 groundbreaking event for the Jefferson Lab Data Center. Photo by Josh Janney
Jun 12, 2026

Spanberger backs House budget, but data center tax fight divides Democrats

Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she supports the Virginia House of Delegates proposal of an "expansive" data center commission.

John G. Rocovich Jr. talks with cadets during the Distinguished Alumni of the Corps award ceremony in 2025. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
Jun 11, 2026

Rocovich sues Spanberger, seeks reinstatement on Virginia Tech board

Less than two weeks after being removed from the Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors, John Rocovich sued Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

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Jun 10, 2026

Trey Falwell sues Liberty for $1.75M

Jerry “Trey” Falwell III is suing Liberty University for $1.75 million, alleging the school breached his employment contract.

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Jun 8, 2026

13 rural hospitals in Virginia at risk of closure, new report finds

Thirteen of Virginia's 36 rural hospitals are at risk of closure in a new report from the Virginia Joint Commission on Health Care.

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