Virginia shipbuilder furloughs more than 400 workers
Newport News Shipbuilding says the unpaid furloughs shouldn’t last longer than five months, but uncertainty lingers.
Jun
2025
2
ECONOMY
May
2025
22
Virginia Republicans vote for bill to enrich the wealthy, punish the working-class
All five Republicans representing Virginians in Congress voted to approve President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” that extends tax cuts for the rich by taking healthcare and food away from millions of Americans.
May
2025
6
Trump tariffs add millions in costs to Dominion wind farm project
Dominion Energy projects that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will add $500 million to the cost of a major Virginia offshore wind project that the energy giant expects to complete by the end of 2026.
May
2025
5
Youngkin, who’s backed Trump’s agenda, sets aside $900 million as cushion for economic pain it could unleash
Virginia’s term-limited Republican governor remains steadfast in his support for Trump’s massive federal workforce cuts, intensive trade war, and push to slash federal spending – even as he acknowledged the “short-term risks” are real.
May
2025
2
Opinion: The Youngkin-Sears administration doesn’t care about us
In March, the Youngkin-Sears administration vetoed commonsense bills that would allow hard-working Virginians to do more than just survive.
Apr
2025
24
Opinion: Cutting clean energy investments would kill jobs, hurt Virginians
In a state like Virginia, which is on the front lines of climate change and also solutions to fight it, the significance of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – and the negative impacts of its potential repeal by Congress – cannot be overstated.
Apr
2025
22
Trump’s tariffs blamed for Volvo layoffs in Southwest Virginia
One of the largest auto manufacturers in the world is blaming President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the company’s latest decision to lay off hundreds of workers in Southwest Virginia.
Apr
2025
18
Opinion: Federal layoffs are a wake-up call for local communities
The recent federal layoffs are sending shockwaves throughout Northern Virginia, highlighting the far-reaching impact on local communities, businesses, families, and national security broadly.
Apr
2025
17
‘Death by a thousand paper cuts’: Elementary school counselor leaves the Virginia Beach School District after 19 years
Lisa Lee, elementary school counselor at Trantwood Elementary in Virginia Beach, explains how emotional burnout and the state’s teacher shortage are just some of the reasons why she’s joining the increasing number of Virginia educators retiring early.
Apr
2025
15
You’re paying taxes today—but are billionaires and big corporations dodging theirs?
Congress is prioritizing the ultra-wealthy and corporate greed over everyday American people this tax season. Now, community organizations across the US are fighting back—here’s how you can get involved.
