Economy

Utility giants Dominion Energy and Duke Energy have abandoned the controversial Atlantic Coast Pipeline. After six years, developers say there are too many obstacles to make the project viable, including ongoing delays, mounting costs and continued legal challenges.

Abigail Spanberger's proposed Growing Climate Solutions Act includes provsisions for expanding carbon trading and incentivizing green technology.

At a press conference, Governor Northam announced that Virginia would move into phase three of re-opening.

The U.S. Supreme Court removed a crucial obstacle for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Monday, reversing a lower court decision.

As businesses like hair salons reopen, customers are having an emotional reaction to finally being able to reconnect to a regular part of their lives.

As the Commonwealth begins to ease restrictions from the governor’s emergency order, a coalition called “Relaunch Chesterfield” is helping local businesses navigate the path to reopening.

A group of senators, including Virginia Senator Mark Warner, is proposing a “Paycheck Security” program.

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In the governor's briefing, he announced that elective surgeries, dental procedures, and veterinary work could resume this Friday with the expiration of an earlier order. Social distancing, implemented to slow the spread of coronavirus, has prevented a New York or Italy style outbreak, and kept hospitals from being overwhelmed.

The U.S. Congress passed a $484 billion stimulus bill on Thursday, aimed largely to support small businesses. The majority of funds — $322 billion — will replenish the federal Paycheck Protection Program, which was quickly depleted last week.