If the merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy comes to fruition, Virginia could gain thousands of jobs, according to an economic analysis study conducted for the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. The report was created by Mangum Economics, a Northern…
NEW ORLEANS — Paxton Media Group, which owns The Daily Star in Hammond, has expanded its Louisiana newspaper holdings with the acquisition of 14 community publications and a printing facility from Louisiana State Newspapers. The acquisition, announced Nov. 2, brings together two family-owned…
Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Interim CEO Roy Priest revealed the agency’s projected $54.5 million capital need over 20 years and asked for it to be included in the city’s budget, at an Oct. 29 joint work session with City Council. “The agency…
Alexandria’s transportation model is out of balance and likely to get worse. Why is it complicated? We are the most densely populated independent city in Virginia. Our strategy is to further densify. Urbanists seem to favor public transportation, bicycles and…
Alexandria’s DASH buses carried a record 6.9 million riders last fiscal year. Now, to close a budget gap, DASH has proposed emergency service cuts that could begin Jan. 31, 2027. I, and others in Grassroots Alexandria, do not support cuts that fall hardest…
As winter approaches, Alexandria homeowners will see familiar advertisements from painting companies and other home improvement contractors: 10% off, 15% off, 25% off, complimentary services and special winter pricing. Many promotions provide legitimate savings. But understanding why contractors offer them, and what it…
Veterans are an increasingly visible force in Louisiana’s startup scene, according to a new report, as the state expands resources for former service members looking to become entrepreneurs. Military veterans accounted for 13.4% of the founders represented in the 2026 Louisiana Startup…
The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) announced today that Virginia has been ranked #5 in the country for "Innovation and Research Ecosystem" in Area Development's 2026 Top States for Doing Business report. This latest recognition follows Virginia's Top 10 national ranking (#6) for "Technology…
LEBANON, Va. (WVVA) – On Oct. 29, outstanding achievements in the Virginia coal industry were recognized during the annual Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) and Virginia Energy Excellence in Mining awards banquet. The 2026 award winners were: Best Active Underground Mine: Buchanan Minerals…
(The Center Square) – Louisiana is moving to an invitation-only process for data centers seeking lucrative state tax exemptions, as the state remains unable to estimate how much revenue it stands to lose through the incentive program. Louisiana Economic Development announced…
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