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One report says more people lost work in March in the commonwealth than in any other state.
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Mandalit del BarcoWriters are set to vote to ratify a new contract before they can end their nearly five month strike against the studios. -
Ryan Murphy/WHROThe retailer's planning a new robotic shipping facility and delivery station.
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Hanna Barczyk for NPRThe head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says many borrowers are struggling to get through to the companies that get paid to answer their questions.
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Shaban Athuman/VPM NewsAfter more than two years, the Envision Hanover draft is near the finish line.
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Shaban Athuman/VPM NewsOfficials also pushed forward agreements on housing and redevelopment.
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The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before.
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The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before.
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The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before.
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A look at the week's top business stories with VPM News and Richmond BizSense.
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Crixell Matthews/The administration is hoping to set up a new statewide agency by mid-2024.
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About 20,000 people in Virginia will lose unemployment benefits after this week. -
This summer, the Virginia Ready Initiative was launched with a goal to help people get back to work, particularly those disproportionately impacted by the economic downturn of the pandemic.
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Virginia has announced a series of new manufacturing jobs in environmental, medical industries - the type of work some economic experts call "jobs of the future."
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Richmond's mayoral candidates each bring their own plans to solving the city's pandemic-induced economic crunch.
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Construction workers at VCU say they're being exploited by middle men who operate without oversight from the university. Although VCU has promised changes that would benefit registered contractors, they are not taking actions to prevent exploitation of the undocumented immigrants who make up much of the labor force.
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Governor Ralph Northam announced Tuesday a plan to restructure the debt of Virginia’s colleges and universities, saving them an estimated 300 million dollars.
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The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors selected what initiatives will be funded from more than $50 million in federal aid from the CARES Act. County officials aim to use the money to help fix and stabilize the county infrastructure that’s been hard hit by effects from the coronavirus.
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Like many small businesses across the state, overnight camps are experiencing economic hardships during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, nearly 20 camps have formed a coalition to raise awareness on the issue in an effort to keep the industry afloat.
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As Virginia’s unemployment rate continues to rise, workers are having difficulty securing assistance. According to the latest numbers from the Virginia Employment Commission, more than 300,000 Virginians are relying on unemployment benefits. But advocates are raising concerns over a lengthy and complicated claims process.
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The federal government is providing $10 billion in emergency grant funding for small business owners across the country. Some Chesterfield County businesses have already been approved for the grants, up to $10,000 each.
