Virginia releases energy plan targeting net-zero power by 2050
Governor Abigail Spanberger released a new energy plan laying out pathways for Virginia to reach a net-zero power system by 2050 while maintaining affordable and reliable energy for households and
Virginia secures federal disaster relief for frost-damaged vineyards
Gov. Abigail Spanberger secured a Secretarial Disaster Declaration from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, providing federal assistance to Virginia vineyards affected by spring frost and freeze
Virginia appoints first director of outdoor recreation economy
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the appointment of Heather Barrar as Virginia's first Director of Outdoor Recreation, a position focused on growing the outdoor recreation economy and supporting
Italian Aerospace Company Breaks Ground on $500M Virginia Plant
Avio USA, a subsidiary of Italian aerospace company Avio S.p.A., broke ground on a $500 million manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, that is projected to create more than 1,500
Virginia receives $16.5 million for military infrastructure
Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced that Virginia will receive $16.5 million in federal grants through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) to improve infrastructure in Portsmouth, York
Virginia declares hay emergency as farmers face trade, fuel pressures
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a state of emergency to address hay shortages caused by drought, part of her administration's response to multiple challenges facing the state's farmers.
Farm Aid 2026 comes to Virginia Beach
Farm Aid 2026 comes to Virginia Beach on Saturday, September 26, at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, marking the fourth time the annual music festival has been held in Virginia since its
Virginia to receive $7.2M federal grant to expand rural childcare
Virginia will receive a $7.2 million federal disaster-recovery grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to expand childcare capacity in Southwest and Southside Virginia, Governor
Virginia establishes new standards for data center accountability
Governor Abigail Spanberger of Virginia unveiled a comprehensive Data Center Accountability Framework on Friday and signed Executive Order 22 to implement it. Environmental advocacy groups described
Norfolk pipe fabricator invests $3.5 million, plans 15 new jobs
Wilson Pipe & Fabrication, a Norfolk-based structural and piping system fabricator, will invest $3.5 million to expand its operations, quadrupling its facility space and creating 15 new advanced
Virginia Creates AI Oversight Task Force
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger established an artificial intelligence task force to address risks posed by rapid artificial intelligence development. The task force was created via Executive
Quantum Computing Company Selects Arlington for U.S. Headquarters
Phasecraft, a British quantum computing software company, plans to establish its U.S. headquarters in Arlington County and create 19 new jobs through a $113,000 investment, Governor Abigail
Education Firm Expands in Virginia With $15.1 Million Investment
TECHnista, an education consulting company that develops K-12 curriculum for the defense and advanced manufacturing industries, announced a $15.1 million investment in Danville, Virginia, Governor
Virginia Imposes Nation's Strictest Rules on Data Center Operations
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger unveiled the state's new Data Center Accountability Framework and signed Executive Order 22 to immediately implement portions of the plan, establishing what the
Virginia governor signs sweeping data center oversight order
Governor Abigail Spanberger of Virginia signed Executive Order 22, implementing the Data Center Accountability Framework to regulate the rapid expansion of data centers across the state. The order
Veteran-founded data firm to add 75 jobs in northern Virginia
Data Machines, a veteran-founded firm offering data-driven solutions to government and civilian clients, will expand its operations in Reston, creating 75 new jobs in Virginia, Governor Abigail
Virginia declares state of emergency over drought-driven hay shortage
Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency to address a statewide hay shortage caused by persistent drought conditions. The declaration activates Executive Order 21, effective
Virginia state revenue grows 5.4 percent in new fiscal year
Virginia's general fund revenues increased 5.4 percent during the first two months of Fiscal Year 2027, through August, compared to the same period last year, according to Governor Abigail
Virginia Governor Pledges Support for Tangier Island
Governor Abigail Spanberger visited Tangier Island, Virginia's last inhabited island in the Chesapeake Bay, to discuss state conservation efforts and hear directly from local leaders about challenges
Twain Lumber Opens Shuttered Virginia Sawmill, Plans to Hire 74 Workers
Twain Lumber Company is investing $7.4 million to reopen a shuttered sawmill in Henry County, Virginia, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced. The former Teal Jones facility, inactive for more than a
Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Mandate Paid Family Leave
Virginia has become the first state in the South to establish a paid family and medical leave program, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced yesterday at a worker roundtable in Manassas. Beginning
Virginia creates digital service agency, appoints Fletcher as director
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the creation of the Virginia Digital Service and appointed Andrea Fletcher as its director. The new team will focus on modernizing state technology systems,
Virginia becomes first Southern state to offer paid family leave
Virginia has become the first state in the South to establish a program offering workers 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced on Labor Day. The state also
Virginia directs $40 million to airport infrastructure across state
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced nearly $40 million in Commonwealth Aviation Fund investments to support infrastructure and modernization projects at 65 public-use airports across Virginia. The
Virginia governor appoints Daniel Young as state inspector general
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the appointment of Daniel Young as State Inspector General, a position appointed to a four-year term and subject to General Assembly confirmation. The
Virginia governor launches commission to address housing shortage
Governor Abigail Spanberger convened the first meeting of a commission tasked with increasing Virginia's housing supply, according to the state. The Commission on Unlocking Housing Production will
Virginia allocates nearly $100 million to affordable housing in new budget
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced nearly $100 million in housing investments in Virginia's biennial budget, which also includes record funding for the state Housing Trust Fund. The Governor
Virginia invests record $2 billion in public education
Virginia is investing a record $2 billion in public education, including teacher raises and school construction funding, Gov. Abigail Spanberger said during visits to schools in the Roanoke region
Trump tariff policy strains Virginia cattle industry, governor pledges support
A federal plan to import heavily subsidized foreign beef is straining Virginia's 21,000 cattle producers, Governor Abigail Spanberger said during a roundtable with industry leaders. The Trump
Virginia unveils sculpture honoring 1619 African landing
Virginia has unveiled a new sculpture at the African Landing Memorial at Fort Monroe to commemorate the arrival of the first recorded Africans to English North America in 1619. The sculpture, created
Virginia restores voting rights for 100,000 formerly incarcerated residents
Virginia restored voting rights for 100,000 formerly incarcerated residents, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced during remarks at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where she spoke at a
Virginia invests $7.3 million in coal-region economic development
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced $7.3 million in investments through the Virginia Energy Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program to support economic and community development
Virginia governor directs state to protect Medicaid coverage amid federal policy changes
Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 20 directing the state to protect healthcare coverage and food assistance for eligible Virginians amid changes to federal policy. The order directs
Virginia allocates $8.4M for Appalachian development
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced recommendations for 19 projects totaling $8.4 million through the 2026 Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) program, supporting infrastructure,
Virginia lowers state flags to half-staff to honor Dolly Parton
Virginia's governor has ordered flags at state and local buildings and grounds throughout the Commonwealth to be lowered to half-staff on August 25 to honor Dolly Parton, country music icon. The
Virginia governor opposes Trump plan to import subsidized beef
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger opposed the Trump Administration's plan to suspend tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of foreign-produced ground beef and sell it at 25 percent below the market rate,
Virginia Governor Warns Trump Administration of Tariff Costs
Governor Abigail Spanberger of Virginia urged the Trump Administration to confront the economic consequences of President Trump's tariffs. Canada is Virginia's second-largest trade partner and
Virginia extends summer food assistance deadline to August 31
Governor Abigail Spanberger of Virginia is urging eligible families to apply for SUN Bucks, a state summer nutrition program, before the August 31 deadline. The program provides a one-time $120
Virginia reports $2.1 billion revenue growth, announces new business investments
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that Virginia's general fund revenues grew $2.1 billion in fiscal year 2026, exceeding the official forecast by $938.8 million, as the state continues efforts to
Virginia awards $507,000 in agricultural infrastructure grants
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced $507,000 in infrastructure grants to 14 localities to support agricultural producers and strengthen local food systems. The grants, administered
Virginia Unifies Emergency Readiness Framework Across Agencies
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issued an executive order establishing a unified framework for emergency preparedness, consolidating state agencies, first responders, and private sector partners
Virginia governor intervenes in NextEra-Dominion merger
Governor Abigail Spanberger has formally intervened in the proposed $67 billion merger between Florida-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, filing with the State Corporation Commission to
Spanberger signs order to shield Virginia Medicaid and SNAP recipients from federal cuts
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 20, establishing a "Keep Virginia Covered" policy directing the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to protect health