GOVERNOR MCAULIFFE ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF FEDERAL ACTION CONTINGENCY TRUST (FACT) FUND GRANTS
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced September 3 the recipients of the second round of Federal Action Contingency Trust (FACT) Fund grants. The FACT fund was officially established in the 2012 General Assembly Session, to help Virginia counter actions taken by the federal government that may adversely impact the citizens and economy of Virginia. A first round […]
Government Forecasts Rising Health Care Inflation – AP
The nation’s respite from troublesome health care inflation is ending, the government said September 3 in a report that renews a crucial budget challenge for lawmakers, taxpayers, businesses and patients.
Virginia Leaders Tout Economic Benefits of Proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Governor Terry McAuliffe announces a joint venture between Dominion, AGL Resources, Duke Energy, and Piedmont Natural Resources to build a major natural gas pipeline though parts of Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. On September 2, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced a joint venture between Dominion, AGL Resources, Duke Energy, and Piedmont Natural Resources to build […]
DIGITAL STATES SURVEY 2014 RESULTS: VIRGINIA RECEIVES AN A-
In its comprehensive 2014 Digital States Survey, e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government evaluated the digital technology practices of all 50 states, assigning each state a grade based on quantifiable results in better serving citizens and streamlining operations. Overall, since the last biennial survey in 2012, grades improved in 21 states, declined in 12 and stayed […]
MANUFACTURING STILL MATTERS (ROANOKE TIMES)
According to a new study released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, six of Virginia’s top 10 manufacturing localities are in Southwest Virginia: Smyth County ranks first, Patrick County is third, Pulaski County fifth, Bland County sixth, Giles County seventh, and Wythe County is tenth. In 1958, manufacturing accounted for 28.5 percent of the American […]
Abundant and Affordable Energy Fuels U.S. Gains in Global Manufacturing
A new study from Boston Consulting Group shows the U.S. is making significant progress in regaining its position as the world’s manufacturing leader. The report suggests the gap between the U.S. and China is closing as China and other nations are losing their competitive edge over the U.S. thanks in large part to our abundant […]
GOVERNOR MCAULIFFE ANNOUNCES 2ND YEAR OF VEDP GOING GLOBAL DEFENSE INITIATIVE
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced August 14 the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) received grant funding for a second year of its Going Global Defense Initiative (GGDI). The purpose of this international program is to mitigate the negative impact of defense spending cuts on Virginia’s economy. With 5,000 defense companies in Virginia facing U.S. Department of […]
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE ADDRESSES THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IN NEW REPORT (WASHINGTON EXAMINER)
According to a new report released by the Government Accountability Office, the Environmental Protection Agency needs to do a better job explaining and disclosing the data it uses to determine the costs of proposed regulations, particularly those regarding climate change. While the agency adhered to many of the guidelines outlined by the White House Office […]
