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Mar 27, 2026

BAE Systems to lay off 119 employees in Vienna

BAE Systems is laying off 119 employees in Vienna after the company said its contract with the FBI was awarded to another contractor.

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Mar 26, 2026

Google confirms Botetourt data center campus

Google confirms plans for a Botetourt County data center campus, addressing water use, power and how the company works with communities.

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Mar 25, 2026

Longtime Richmond business leader dies at 77

John A. Luke Jr., a key figure in Richmond’s business community as longtime chief executive of MeadWestvaco, died March 14.

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Mar 24, 2026

Dominion offshore wind farm delivers first power to the grid

Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project off Virginia Beach’s coast delivered its first power to the grid Monday.

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Mar 20, 2026

FCC approves $3.5B sale of Tegna to Nexstar despite state objections

The FCC approved Nexstar's $3.54 billion acquisition of Tegna, expanding its reach to 80% of U.S. TV households despite objections from Democratic-led states and lawsuits.

The Lego Group has already hired more than 500 workers in the Richmond region as it builds its $1 billion Chesterfield County factory. Photo courtesy The Lego Group
Mar 19, 2026

Lego to double Chesterfield workforce to 900 by end of year

The Lego Group expects its workforce at the $1 billion Chesterfield facility under construction to grow to about 900 by the end of the year.

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Mar 18, 2026

State approves three Chesterfield hospital projects, totaling $672M

Virginia State Health Commissioner Cameron Webb last week signed off on three Chesterfield County hospital projects totaling $672 million.

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Mar 17, 2026

Tysons casino bill clears General Assembly

Virginia lawmakers approved a bill allowing a Fairfax County referendum on a Tysons casino. The measure now heads to Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

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Mar 16, 2026

With Assembly passage, Virginia inches closer to cannabis retail sales

Virginia lawmakers approved a bill to regulate adult-use cannabis retail sales, establishing taxes and funding for education and equity programs.

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Mar 13, 2026

Virginia House and Senate clash over data center tax breaks

A fight between the Virginia House and Senate over a tax break for data centers has brought budget negotiations to a standstill.

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Mar 12, 2026

Electra among companies selected for FAA next-gen aircraft pilot

The FAA selected Manassas-based Electra as one of the participants for its advanced air mobility pilot program.

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Mar 11, 2026

Bill to create independent gaming commission delayed to 2027

A Virginia Senate committee voted 11-3 to effectively kill a House bill that would create an independent agency to regulate state gambling.

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