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IT contractor to invest $1M in Tysons headquarters

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In Support of the GOP Tax Bill and Silencer Deregulation

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Democrat Congressional Candidates make their pitch for the successor to Gerry Connolly

Local Democrats who are seeking to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly yesterday (Wednesday) sought to differentiate themselves from a crowded race by outlining their plans to represent Virginia's eleventh Congressional District if they were elected.

Port Strike, Calls by Governor Glenn Youngkin On The Federal Government To Resolve It

, VA –  issued the following statement on the port strike on the east and gulf coasts that jeopardizes the livelihoods of countless Americans and cripples supply chains nationwide:

“Every day this strike of Port Workers along the East and Gulf Coasts continues, the economic impacts intensify, affecting livelihoods, supply chains and prices. The economic fallout from the work stoppage at The Port of extends well beyond the Commonwealth, as the Port manages approximately $66 billion in essential imports, with nearly 60 percent destined for locations outside of Virginia. As a cornerstone of Virginia’s , the Port supports 10 percent of the gross state product and supports employment for over half a million in Virginia.

“The time for leadership is now, President has the tools to remedy this situation for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation, including utilizing provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act. The well-being of Virginia and American workers, as well as the of our economy, depends on a swift resolution to this strike. A failure to lead will only drive-up prices, disrupt trade, and exacerbate the challenges already faced by Virginians and Americans,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. 

Read ‘s Letter to President Biden on the port strike here.

• $124.1 billion in output sales;

• $63.0 billion in Virginia gross state product;

• $41.4 billion in Virginia labor income;

• 565,000 full- and part-time jobs; and

• $5.8 billion in state and local and fees.

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Read More: https://governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2024/october/name-1034041-en.html

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