GO Virginia awards more than $2.9M to eight projects for economic growth
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More than $2.9 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards will support eight projects in the Commonwealth.
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Childcare isn’t a family issue: It’s an economic competitiveness issue
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The average annual cost of childcare for a child under 6 is $10,600, which comes to just over $200 per week. That’s for one kid. For two, the cost is more than the average monthly mortgage payments in 44 states and the District of Columbia.
Jury indicts Florida man on sex trafficking charges: Violence, threats, offers of drugs
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A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Florida man with 10 counts of sex trafficking.
Equality Act: ‘Nobody should face discrimination based on whom they love’
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United State legislators have reintroduced the Equality Act, legislation that would protect LGBTQ+ Americans from discrimination.
Israeli container shipping company to relocate and expand headquarters in Virginia Beach
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A global container shipping company will invest approximately $30 million in Virginia Beach to relocate and expand its headquarters.
Virginia law intended to boost living wage may backfire for disabled employees
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One local non-profit leader fears that the increase in minimum wage may eventually force small businesses and organizations in Virginia to eliminate hiring disabled people.
Student loan debt forgiveness: What the Supreme Court’s decision will mean for me
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I am one of the millions of Americans waiting for the Supreme Court’s decision about President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.
Report: Virginia bleeds red, white and blue as America’s most patriotic state
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America’s birthday is fast approaching while the nation struggles with high inflation and elevated homicide rates.
Staunton DEI Commission chair: Diversity, equity, inclusion work ‘is not lip service for us’
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As a self-proclaimed changemaker, Sabrina Burress is leading a committee exploring how Staunton could provide a more equitable and inclusive experience.
Sentara Health provided more than $260M of support to communities last year
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Sentara Health invested more than $260 million to support Virginia and North Carolina communities in 2022.
