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White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
OMB told agencies to prepare mass layoffs if the government shuts down next week, escalating pressure in Trump’s budget fight with Democrats.
15 Virginia schools make U.S. News’ 2026 universities list
Fifteen Virginia schools made the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best National Universities list. Sixteen made the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges list.
Virginia employers face new costs from Trump’s $100k H-1B visa fee
Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee sows uncertainty for employers, universities and immigrant advocates, including entities in Virginia.
State rejects St. Francis hospital expansion
The Virginia state government has rejected a request from Bon Secours’ St. Francis Medical Center to add 36 medical surgical beds.
RTX subsidiary hit by major cyberattack
A major ransomware against an RTX subsidiary disrupted check-in and boarding systems at several airports across Europe over the weekend
Chesterfield approves fusion power plant permit
Commonwealth Fusion Systems received the Chesterfield zoning permit needed for what could be the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant.
Democrats tie $6B Nexstar-Tegna deal to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
Congressional Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, are tying ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension on Wednesday to the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna acquisition.
Eli Lilly to invest $5B in Goochland plant, creating 650 jobs
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co. plans to invest $5 billion in a manufacturing facility in Goochland County expected to create 650 permanent jobs.
Virginia casinos report $84.8M in August revenue
August gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $84.8 million, up $90,000 from July according to a Virginia Lottery report.
Norfolk Airport cancels development contract for 165-room hotel
The Norfolk Airport Authority recently canceled a contract to develop a 165-room hotel due to an alleged contract violation.
Government contractor to add 1,200 jobs in Alexandria and Fairfax
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) announced Thursday it plans to expand its headquarters, increase its presence in Fairfax County and create more than 1,200 jobs.
Nightingale Ice Cream cancels expansion plans
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches has canceled plans for a $5.8 million expansion into a new Richmond facility.
