UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center forecasts job losses in 2026 with Virginia underperforming national economy
A look at housing, employment, and other economic trends for 2026
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Charlottesville sets up way to report continued use of styrofoam
The ban was approved by the General Assembly in 2021 but full implementation was delayed to July 1, 2026
Two UVA projects to go before Virginia review panel
They are the demolition of the former UVA Police HQ and the first phase of renovations of The Park
Virginia General Assembly accepts Governor Spanberger’s amendments
The adoption of the budget will trigger many localities across the Commonwealth to hold a sales tax referendum this November for school construction
Albemarle County prepares for new legislation including new biosolids testing requirements
The General Assembly passed several pieces of legislation restricting local control on several land issues
Governor Spanberger to make “technical amendments” to budget before signing
The General Assembly will reconvene to take up the amendments.
Virginia General Assembly meets today to consider budget with $600M data center fee and $7 million for a Charlottesville transitional facility for the unhoused
The amendments also enable cities and counties to hold a referendum on a one-percent sales tax increase to pay for new school construction
Local projects to receive revenue-sharing funds after Commonwealth Transportation Board vote
Projects submitted for funding generally come from Albemarle’s transportation priority list
Virginia General Assembly chambers remain divided over FY27 budget with Senate proposal calling for data center impact fees
The Senate version includes additional funding due to the levying of a proposed impact fee on data centers
Virginia’s 2026 Congressional races reset after state Supreme Court ruling in redistricting case
A comprehensive look at the reason behind the ruling, reactions from various parties, and a quick glance at candidates in the restored 5th District