
Report: Virginia tourism revenues topped $22.4 billion in 2014
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia’s tourism revenues topped $22.4 billion in 2014, a 4.1 percent increase over 2013.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia’s tourism revenues topped $22.4 billion in 2014, a 4.1 percent increase over 2013.

On Thursday, the City of Charlottesville will hold an open house to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Downtown Job Center (DJC), located at 201 East Market Street, in the lower level of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. The open house will be held from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Forty years ago, President Gerald Ford signed into law a ban on most U.S. oil exports. While many may have forgotten or never even knew it existed, this ban is still in place today, acting as a barrier to expanded American energy trade and production. After four decades, it’s time to repeal this outdated ban.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) today asked the U.S. Secretaries of Treasury, Commerce andLabor to assess existing tax, census, and labor survey data to see if federal officials can generate better information about the size, scope, and growth in the number of Americans participating in the on-demand, or sharing, economy.

Imagine you have been wrongfully arrested, charged with murdering a child. Although the evidence against you is vague, authorities are anxious to appease those demanding justice so your case is rushed to trial.

Governor Terry McAuliffe recognized Virginia businesses for their ongoing commitment to creating employment opportunities for Virginia’s veterans.

Text of remarks from Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe to members of the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance Committee Thursday in Richmond.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Monday that Virginia has been awarded $5.4 million in federal Community Planning Assistance Funds from the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment.

Sen. Mark Warner recently visited Charlottesville to participate in an employment discussion. He agreed to meet the prior evening with representatives from nearby counties regarding the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Today is not Veterans Day. It’s not Memorial Day, or the Fourth of July. On those days, America pauses. We take a moment to recognize our servicemembers, honor the fallen, and reflect on the sacrifices of those who have worn this country’s uniform both past and present.
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