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The CDC is projecting a record number of drug overdose deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and in Virginia, drug overdose deaths are expected to have risen by more than 40 percent.
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AMPAC Fine Chemicals will invest $25 million to expand its existing operation on North Normandy Drive in the City of Petersburg.
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine will hold events in the Shenandoah Valley this week to hear from business owners, education and economic development officials and other community members.
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), along with Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Bob Casey (D-PA), reintroduced legislation to promote workers’ long-term economic success and support U.S. economic recovery efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Legislation to break down barriers for farmers, ranchers, and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets was introduced in Congress last week.
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Across the country, women on average earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men for equal work. This gender pay gap contributes to a more difficult economic recovery for women and families.
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Virginians who receive VA benefits should expect Economic Impact payments of $1,400 to begin arriving this week.
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President Joe Biden has signed into law legislation extending the Paycheck Protection Program application period for another two months – pushing the PPP application deadline to May 31.
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The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act would give people the freedom to use 529 savings plans to cover the costs of workforce training and credentialing programs.
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The Student Loan Disclosure Transparency Act would require separate, monthly disclosures to student loan borrowers regarding their projected payments and other personalized details in understandable terms.
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