Category: Virginia Mercury

Jobs across the United States rose by 29,000 in September, a disappointing result as recent growth was also revised down in Friday’s monthly jobs report, the last one before midterm elections.  September growth was a large dip from a strong August number that was revised down from 162,000 to 133,000

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi announced Friday in Smithfield that the agency will disburse $37 million to localities to aid Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction and clean up efforts. An additional $53 million in matching grant funds will be awarded to 83 projects across the watershed, 28 of

Six years ago, the city of Danville in Virginia’s Southside region struggled to raise funds for school construction and modernization across 15 schools, with nearly a quarter of its population, around 42,000, living in poverty. But since the state authorized the city to levy an additional sales and use tax

Democrats are looking to an old winner for a new opening in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, where former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello is trying to repeat the upset that briefly put the Republican-leaning seat in his party’s hands 18 years ago. Perriello, who defeated longtime Republican incumbent Virgil Goode in

• “First bill of 2027 aims to protect people with autism, other disabilities.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Virginia Beach schools violated Title IX for years, feds find. It may be more complicated.” — The Virginian-Pilot • “Winchester area still fastest-growing in Virginia.” — The Northern Virginia Daily • “Out of

Across the political spectrum, people who do the math come up with the same answer: the cheapest kilowatt-hour is the one you don’t need to use. A well-insulated building outfitted with LED lighting and energy-efficient appliances saves money for occupants over time even when upfront costs are higher. It’s astounding,

The U.S. Department of the Treasury released new guidance Thursday for participating states, scholarship-granting organizations and taxpayers as the federal scholarship tax credit program prepares to take effect in January.  Created through President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending law in 2025, the Education Freedom Tax Credit program allows individuals

One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made,

• “Trump cuts end Virginia Medicaid access for thousands of legal immigrants.” — VPM • “Democrat has edge in Virginia House race considered national bellwether, poll finds.” — The Washington Post  • “Cline and Macy appear aligned on one issue in the 6th District race: the need for a data

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators departed Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for their campaign break, leaving numerous policy disputes unresolved. The chamber won’t return until Nov. 9 for the five-week lame-duck session, when party leaders will have to decide which bills they want to negotiate during what could be the final