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yahoo.com > news > videos > major-louisiana-fortified-roof-program-192907330.html

Major Louisiana fortified roof program investment announced

21+ hour, 39+ min ago   (40+ words) Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced a major investment in the state's fortified roof program Monday afternoon. Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced a major investment in the state's fortified roof program Monday afternoon....


yahoo.com > news > us > articles > major-louisiana-fortified-roof-program-152216224.html

Major Louisiana fortified roof program investment to be announced

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (158+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple will announce a major investment in the state's fortified roof program Monday afternoon. The announcement is scheduled for 2 p.m. Watch it live in this article. Louisiana home insurance…...


theadvocate.com > acadiana > news > business > louisiana-has-a-real-opportunity-to-grow-manufacturing-jobs > article_f3468519-9f8d-46e9-acd9-075906b7192e.html

Louisiana has a real opportunity to grow manufacturing jobs, Noble Plastics CEO says

18+ hour, 53+ min ago   (167+ words) Noble Plastics CEO Missy Rogers, left, spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast. Louisiana has a great opportunity to grow its manufacturing sector, Noble Plastics CEO Missy Rogers said. Speaking with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast,…...


finance.yahoo.com > healthcare > articles > acentra-health-ceo-todd-stottlemyer-133300460.html

Acentra Health CEO Todd Stottlemyer Named to Virginia 500 Power List for Fifth Consecutive Year

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (155+ words) Acentra Health CEO Todd Stottlemyer Named to Virginia 500 Power List "I'm honored to be named alongside such accomplished leaders from Virginia," said Stottlemyer. "This recognition reflects the dedication and talent of the entire Acentra Health team. Together, we are advancing…...


fcnp.com > 09/19/2026 > virginia-chamber-raises-concerns-over-spanberger-data-center-framework

Virginia Chamber Raises Concerns Over Spanberger Data Center Framework - Falls Church News-Press Online

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (345+ words) The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is raising concerns about portions of Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s newly announced data center accountability framework, warning that additional restrictions on the industry could affect Virginia’s ability to attract future investment. In a statement released Saturday,…...


hoodline.com > 2026 > 09 > louisiana-to-pay-four-medicaid-insurers-16-1b-as-580-000-switch-plans

Louisiana Medicaid Contracts 2027: $16.1B Deal, Four Insurers

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (236+ words) State health officials have presented the narrower lineup as a way to simplify the program for providers. The department has said that having four remaining plans should reduce administrative work for hospitals, doctors and other healthcare providers, including the process…...


wtvr.com > news > local-news > spanberger-data-centers-ai-sept-18-2026

Gov. Spanberger announces new data center rules for Virginia

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (465+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger unveiled a sweeping new "Data Center Accountability Framework" Friday, calling it the most comprehensive and aggressive data center accountability effort in the country. “Virginia should be leading the nation in setting the highest standards…...


thecentersquare.com > virginia > article_8325064b-dbae-456f-af8c-0dddd1ca95aa.html

Virginia diesel climbs to record $6.35 a gallon

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (340+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia's record-setting diesel prices increased to $6.35 a gallon Friday. The overnight rise was 4 cents. A week ago, it was $5.99; one month ago was $5.50; and a year ago it was $3.60. The increases are 6% in a week, 15.5% in a…...


thestar.com.my > tech > tech-news > 09/18/2026 > virginia-tightens-data-center-restrictions-amid-political-backlash

Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (142+ words) NEW YORK, ⁠Sept 18 (Reuters) - The ⁠U.S. state of ‌Virginia is tightening controls on data centers, with plans ​that include banning non-disclosure ⁠agreements for ⁠the projects, requiring stricter permitting ⁠and ‌imposing clean energy mandates ⁠on the server warehouses, ​Governor ‌Abigail…...


yahoo.com > news > us > articles > virginia-confronts-1-7-million-092719555.html

Virginia confronts $1.7 billion shortfall in highway maintenance funding

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1052+ words) Virginia faces a funding gap of at least $1.7 billion for highway maintenance work, with roads falling into disrepair creating an economic and safety liability that could affect future construction projects across the commonwealth, state transportation department staff reported this week....