Latest in: Virginia
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Virginia among top five on Forbes’ Best States for Business 2017 list
Virginia has improved its ranking on Frobes’ latest list of Best States for Business, and is now among the top five American states for attractive incentives and policies. The state is now ranked fifth, one spot...December 1, 2017 1676 0 -
How immigrants are vital to Virginia’s vibrant economy
A view of skyline in Tysons, Photo: Lluck002/Wikimedia Commons The unemployment rate in Virginia is the lowest in years at 3.6 percent. The state is home to three of the wealthiest American counties – Loudoun, Arlington...November 21, 2017 1982 0 -
Ralph Northam pledges to keep Virginia diverse, inclusive
Ralph Northam speaking to Views News TV as candidate at a Pakistan Independence Day event in Virginia August 2017 Virginia’s newly elected governor Ralph Northam has pledged respect for diversity and vowed to keep the state...November 8, 2017 1529 0 -
Democratic Ralph Northam elected Virginia’s next governor
Photo: Ralph Northam Facebook Page Democratic Ralph Northam on Tuesday defeated Republican Ed Gillespie in a morale-boosting victory for Democrats, as voters backed Northam’s policies and agenda for development of the state. The race between the...November 8, 2017 1485 0 -
Hello, Fall!!!
As Virginia’s green landscapes transition into autumn colors, Views and News is posting a series of albums. The pictures here were taken in Alexandria and Fairfax between January 5 and 7, 2017 Photo: Views and News ...November 7, 2017 1812 0 -
Virginians vote to elect governor, all state delegates
Virginia State Capitol Photo: Anderskev/Wikipedia A neck and neck race between Democratic Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie has raised the stakes for both parties as the election result will be seen as a political barometer...November 7, 2017 1099 0 -
Virginia Gubernatorial Election: Poll sees all tied up before Tuesday’s finish line
Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Photo: Varmin/Wikimedia Commons A survey of likely voters on the eve of Virginia’s gubernatorial election finds that candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general all are deadlocked. The rare neck...November 5, 2017 1102 0 -
Will immigrants shape Virginia’s November 7 election outcome?
Virginia’s immigrant communities are vibrant, successful and have a growing political importance that may shape the outcome of November 7 gubernatorial election like never before. More than 12 percent of the state’s population comprises foreign born...November 4, 2017 1317 0 -
Virginia’s unemployment rate falls to 9-year low at 3.7 percent
Virginia’s unemployment rate has reached a nearly nine-year low of 3.7 percent, Governor McAuliffe announced Friday. According to the Governor’s office, the Commonwealth’s unemployment rate is the 2nd lowest among major states and our labor force...October 20, 2017 1136 0 -
Voter registration deadline in Virginia is October 16, 2017
Virginia State Capitol, Photo Credit: Anderskev/Wikimedia Commons The voter registration deadline for the upcoming November 7 statewide election in Virginia is Monday, October the 16th, according to the Department of Elections. In order to register to...October 13, 2017 1243 0