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EY names 5 Virginians Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneurs of the Year
Five Virginia business leaders have been named winners of Ernst & Young LLP’s Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2025.
Updated: Jones, Hashmi win Democratic primaries for AG, lieutenant governor
Virginia state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, with AG nominee Jay Jones rounding out ticket
Smithfield Foods to move 115 jobs to Virginia
Smithfield Foods announced Tuesday that it's bringing about 115 jobs to Virginia’s Tidewater region over the coming months.
States’ $7.4B settlement with Purdue Pharma nears closure
Fifty-five attorneys general have agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners.
New Virginia Beach economic development chief resigns suddenly
Virginia Beach’s new economic development director, Christian Green, resigned Wednesday after serving less than four months in the post.
Virginia leaders respond to reports of possible FBI academy move from Quantico
Virginia Democratic leaders oppose FBI's proposed plan to relocate its national training academy from Quantico to Huntsville, Alabama.
Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%
President Trump announces a new trade framework with China including 55% U.S. tariffs and rare earth mineral supplies, but key details remain vague.
Virginia Senate Dems refuse to confirm Cuccinelli, other Youngkin board nominees
In a Monday evening vote, Democrats on a Virginia State Senate committee declined to confirm eight of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's appointees for three university boards, including former Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli.
Molina Healthcare to close Henrico office, laying off 268 workers
Molina Healthcare, a Fortune 500 company that manages health care services for Medicaid and Medicare recipients, is closing its Henrico County office and laying off 268 workers.
NASA Langley could lose 672 jobs under Trump’s proposed budget
Trump’s 2026 budget proposal could slash 672 jobs at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton.
Owens & Minor ends $1.36B deal to buy home-based care business
Owens & Minor canceled its $1.36B acquisition of Rotech, citing regulatory delays.
Trump’s promised steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect
U.S. President Donald Trump hiked nearly all steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% in a move that’s set to hammer businesses from automakers to home builders, and likely to increase prices for consumers.
