Virginia unemployment rate projected to rise in 2025, 2026
According to Cooper Center research, Virginia workers could be in even more trouble this year unless better policies are put in place.
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Will Amtrak service return to Suffolk?
A Cooper Center economist says rail stations can ease road congestion, boost nearby businesses.
WHRO
Program could help Historic Triangle improve its response to climate issues
The RAFT program will help the Historic Triangle improve its resilience to flooding and other climate issues.
The Daily Press
AI Data Centers Require Massive Amounts of Power
According to the Cooper Center, energy demands in Virginia are likely to double due to data center demands.
Fast Company
High beef prices are good news for Virginia cattlemen
According to state data, cattle is Virginia’s second largest agriculture industry, raking in over a half-billion dollars a year.
WVTF/RadioIQ
Rising unemployment, Trump cuts fuel uncertainty about Virginia economy
Weldon Cooper director and economist Eric Scorsone warns that if Virginia’s unemployment rate keeps rising it could strain state resources.
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As federal job losses mount, Fairfax leaders sound alarm
Is Fairfax County - long the economic engine of the Northern Virginia and state economy - facing an "unemployment crisis?"
Richmond Times Dispatch