Economy

Economy The Lassiter family and the Collins family
Economy ‘It’s a Moral Issue’: Virginia Families Need Affordable Child Care and Paid Leave

Virginia families spend nearly $1,200 per month on average on infant care and more than half of working families in the state lack access to unpaid family leave.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil July 29, 2021 3:22 pm EDT
Economy Gov. Ralph Northam at an event.
Economy Virginia’s No. 1 for Business, but What About Workers?

The state used to rank dead last for worker conditions. That's changed.

Megan Schiffres Megan Schiffres July 28, 2021 2:56 pm EDT
Economy
Economy Virginia Moms Left The Workforce During The Pandemic. Could A New Law Bring Them Back?

RICHMOND-Millions of Virginia moms left the workforce last year due to the pandemic. A new law outlines a plan to get them back.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles July 10, 2021 2:42 am EDT
Law and Policy
Law and Policy Does Virginia’s New Law Legalize Marijuana? Well, Yes and No.

RICHMOND-Yes, the new law took effect July 1 in Virginia. But while it allows possession, the law doesn't fully legalize marijuana use.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton July 1, 2021 2:49 am EDT
Housing
Housing As Virginia’s Emergency Order Expires, A 31-Day Eviction Clock Starts

RICHMOND - Virginia's emergency order expired Wednesday, removing protections against evictions. As a result, a 31-day clock starts ticking.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles June 30, 2021 4:14 am EDT

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Law and Policy Assembly Wants to Renovate Schools, Expand Broadband With Rescue Funds

RICHMOND-Gov. Northam called for a special session to decide how to spend American Rescue Plan funds, while outlining his priorities.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton June 24, 2021 10:14 am EDT
Economy Terry McAuliffe, a former Virginia governor running for reelection, held a panel last week on entrepreneurship.
Economy How Can Virginia Spark Small Business Growth? McAuliffe Asks Owners

RICHMOND-To get started, small businesses need cash, promotion and help from the state. Executives tell McAuliffe they're not getting it.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles June 1, 2021 5:47 am EDT