1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1594+ words) Virginia job seekers now have a right to know what a position pays before applying online under a new state law aimed at giving workers more leverage in hiring and salary negotiations. The new law, which took effect July 1, requires…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (543+ words) The business cable channel CNBC recently released its annual ranking of the “Best States for Business,” once again singing Virginia’s praises as it slotted the commonwealth in third place, behind only Ohio and North Carolina. That represents a slight improvement…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (297+ words) The two separate lawsuits filed by the Justice Department in federal court say the laws violate the Second Amendment. “The Constitution is not a suggestion, and the Second Amendment is not a second-class right,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (242+ words) RICHMOND — With just days to go before the commonwealth’s current budget expires, the Virginia House and Senate have reached a $185 billion budget deal that would take effect July 1. The deal includes an energy consumption fee for data centers. The budget…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (395+ words) RICHMOND — Democrats in the General Assembly don’t appear to be any closer to reaching a budget deal. Money committee chairs Sen. Louise Lucas of Portsmouth and Del. Luke Torian, Prince William, met Friday morning with Gov. Abigail Spanberger. “Today, the…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (588+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — More than 53% of Virginia Beach voters supported a charter change to codify a district-only based election system. On Tuesday, the City Council will vote to join in support of the charter amendment. The results of the referendum election…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (124+ words) The state’s highest court overturned the results of a the voter referendum allowing the legislature to redistrict mid-decade. RICHMOND — The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled Friday to overturn the results of April’s redistricting referendum, where Virginians voted to adopt a…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1101+ words) A $500,000 grant was awarded to the Newport News Education Foundation to strengthen the school division’s new teacher institute. View more business news from the region. Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently announced additional board appointments. Robert Mathieson of Virginia Beach, a U.S. Marshal,…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (443+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — Four businesses on Atlantic Avenue will receive city grants to spruce up their properties. The Development Authority last week approved its first round of the Atlantic Avenue Grant program to improve the look of the thoroughfare. The 50% matching…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (582+ words) Virginia’s special election for a ballot referendum on congressional redistricting is Tuesday. Here’s a rundown of everything voters need to know to cast a ballot. Virginia voters are asked to choose “yes” or “no” on a redistricting referendum that, if…...