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What’s next after Virginia Supreme Court’s redistricting decision?

The Virginia Supreme Court threw out a constitutional amendment that would have allowed the General Assembly to redraw Virginia’s congressional electoral maps.

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Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map

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A rendering of Bon Secours's $200 million, four-story patient tower at its Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News. Image courtesy Bon Secours

Bon Secours breaks ground on $200M tower in Newport News

Bon Secours broke ground Tuesday on a $200 million, four-story patient tower at its Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News.

Industries

The logo of the company Leidos Holdings Inc is shown on one of the company's buildings in San Diego, California, U.S., September 17, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Leidos wins $2.7B contract for hypersonic weapon production

Leidos announced Tuesday that the U.S. Army awarded the company a $2.7 billion contract to help move hypersonic weapons into production.

Real Estate

A "For Sale" sign stands in front of a house, on the North Shore of Long Island city of Glen Cove, New York, U.S., August 12, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

US existing home sales increase less than expected in April

U.S. existing home sales increased 0.2% in April to 4.02 million units despite elevated mortgage rates and rising inflation, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Money

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower amid hotter inflation data and rising U.S.-Iran conflict tensions, impacting investor sentiment near earnings season end.

Government

Virginia ABC reported lower-than-expected sales in the past fiscal year. Photo by Kira Jenkins/Virginia Business

Virginia ABC fiscal year sales lower than expected

Virginia ABC expects a $231 million profit transfer to the state's general fund despite lower-than-expected alcohol sales.

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Peraton Defense Sector President Gabe Camarillo. Photo courtesy Peraton

Peraton appoints KBR exec to lead its defense sector

Reston-based federal contractor Peraton announced Thursday that it has appointed Gabe Camarillo as president of its defense sector.

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Rolley Davis, President of Sussex Development Corporation.

Rolley Davis Promoted to President of Sussex Development Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA — Sussex Development Corporation, a leading construction management firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, announced today the promotion of Rolley Davis from Vice President to President. As President, he will oversee company operations, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth, while continuing to foster the culture of integrity, commitment, collaboration, and excellence that has defined […]

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The C-Suite Awards celebrate top corporate executives who consistently demonstrate remarkable leadership skills, integrity, values, vision, [...]

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Forty Under 40 recognizes up and coming business professionals — Under the age of 40 — based on their professional accomplishments, comm[...]

Best Places to Work in Virginia

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Best Places to Work in Virginia is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines your company’s practices, programs an[...]

Women In Leadership

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The Women in Leadership Awards celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship, [...]

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FDA commissioner Makary is resigning, sources say

House lawmakers press Paramount CEO on Warner Brothers acquisition

US indicts two companies, individual in 2024 collapse of Baltimore Key Bridge

Oil prices jump on latest US-Iran peace process impasse

EBay rejects GameStop’s $56B bid as ‘neither credible nor attractive’

Trump to sign orders to boost beef imports, grow herds to try to reduce record prices

Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced ’till it’s appropriate’

Oil prices rise $2 as US-Iran talks hit impasse

US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary speaks during a press conference at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 10, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

Makary exit may temporarily lift biotech sentiment but FDA leadership vacuum looms

FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary's departure may boost biotech sentiment temporarily but leaves a leadership vacuum at the agency, raising industry concerns.

Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be next chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies before a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Warsh has big plans for the Fed, but results may take time

Kevin Warsh returns to lead the Federal Reserve with a reform agenda focused on inflation monitoring and communication amid market and political pressures.

Tomatoes are displayed for sale at the Chino Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, after U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in July amid a surge in the costs of services and goods, in California, U.S., August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake

US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years

U.S. producer prices surged 1.4% in April, marking the largest increase in four years amid rising inflation and energy costs linked to geopolitical tensions.

Fed’s Collins says rate hikes may be needed to quell inflation 

Fed’s Collins says rate hikes may be needed to quell inflation 

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said rate hikes may be needed if inflation pressures persist amid Middle East conflict risks.

The SpaceX building, as the company prepares to file for an initial public offering (IPO), in Hawthorne California, U.S., April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data center project

Google is discussing with SpaceX to launch Project Suncatcher, an orbital data center using solar-powered satellites and AI cloud technology.

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Virginia’s economic competitiveness depends on civic infrastructure

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Millennials burn out while holding it all together

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Local leaders shape solar’s future

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U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low

U.S. equity fund inflows dropped to a six-week low as investors reacted to crude oil price surges and Federal Reserve policy uncertainty.

The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers

Are your best people leaving over money — or this?

COVID did something to us that a decade of wellness programs never could. It forced us to look directly at our own mortality and ask with unusual honesty, is this how I want to spend my time? That question did not stay at the dinner table. It followed people into their offices, their Zoom calls […]

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Virginia Maritime Association's executive director on state's maritime industry

Richard Foster. Photo by James Lee

No one’s indispensable — and that’s a good thing

Cross-training is a key strategy used by 68% of Virginia’s 2026 Best Places to Work to ensure operational continuity and employee engagement.

The choice we’re making about AI

The choice we’re making about AI

AI can improve productivity if implemented with training and human connection. Poor rollouts cause frustration and workplace loneliness, warns Best Companies Group.

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