
Smyth County Machine to invest $2.1 million to expand manufacturing operation
Smyth County Machine, a full-service machining and fabrication facility, will invest $2.1 million to add equipment and expand its product line in Smyth County.

Smyth County Machine, a full-service machining and fabrication facility, will invest $2.1 million to add equipment and expand its product line in Smyth County.

Gov. Ralph Northam is seeking clarity from the Trump administration on why furloughed federal workers who are performing essential services without pay are not considered “unemployed” under state regulations.

Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) joined more than 180 Democrats in cosponsoring the Raise the Wage Act of 2019, which would gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024.

The House Democratic Caucus announced its legislative priorities for the 2019 session in a press conference on Tuesday morning.

Equality Virginia has launched a month-long community education campaign to increase awareness about the fact that it is still legal in Virginia to discriminate against gay and transgender people.

Just under half of Virginians say bringing one of Amazon’s second headquarters to the state will create more benefits than the investment costs, while 41 percent believe the state is investing too much in the deal, according to a new VCU poll.

Virginia lawmakers joined Equality Virginia to mark the advocacy organization’s 13th anniversary and announce legislation filed to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Virginians.

EMU is gearing up for implementation of Green Dot, a proactive bystander training. Five staff will attend a multi-day instructor training this month.

Dubai’s property market continues to experience rapid growth and there is no sign of it slowing down anytime soon. Not only does this growth include townhouses as well as apartments, but it also includes villas for sale in Dubai which are also on the rise.

The Staunton Innovation Hub has been awarded a $23,000 grant from the GO Virginia Region 8 Council to complete a feasibility study.
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