
Virginia Values Veterans Program surpasses goal of 65,000 hires
More than 67,000 Virginia military veterans have been hired through the Virginia Values Veterans Program since its inception in 2012.

More than 67,000 Virginia military veterans have been hired through the Virginia Values Veterans Program since its inception in 2012.

Virginia is allocating $30 million in CARES Act dollars to help Virginians whose employment has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis response pursue workforce training in a high-demand field.

The U.S. economy grew at a record annual rate of 33.1 percent in the third quarter, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

In an unpredictable and constantly evolving business environment, the demand for tech expertise is ever-increasing. However, the shortage of proficient IT specialists is the sad reality today’s market must confront and adjust to.

Virginia, today, became the third state in the nation to ban no-knock search warrants.

A coalition of 22 state attorneys general is opposing efforts by the Trump administration to restrict the amount of time international students are allowed to stay in the United States.

An executive order from President Trump effectively allows the administration to remove federal employees deemed not “loyal enough” to the administration.

Dating in person is a big no-no now. Considering how rapidly the virus is spreading and how we’re already going through the second phase globally with no signs of the spread decreasing or the virus subsiding, social distancing is here to stay.

Location is not usually the first consideration in choosing a drug rehab facility, but it is still a very important part of the recovery process. The location determines if you’ll need to move, what services will be available to you, as well as, the amenities and activities you can participate in.

A convicted felon pleaded guilty today to engaging in a COVID-19 related loan fraud scheme with losses of $196,000.
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