Category Archives: Press Release

Press Release: MSI to Establish East Coast Distribution Facility in Virginia

Press Release: MSI to Establish East Coast Distribution Facility in Virginia

Posted on December 15, 2022

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that M S International, Inc. (MSI), the leading supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America, will invest $61.6 million to establish its East Coast distribution facility in the City of Suffolk. McDonald Development will construct a new 548,000-square-foot building at 2821 Holland Road for the company. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia, New Jersey, and South Carolina for the project, which will create 80 new jobs.… Read more

Press Release: Southwest Manufacturer to Expand in Virginia

Press Release: Southwest Manufacturer to Expand in Virginia

Posted on December 14, 2022

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that SWVA Biochar, a leading producer of premium biochar in the Southwest Virginia region, will invest $2.6 million to increase capacity at its operation in Floyd County. Biochar is a highly absorbent, specially produced charcoal with unique properties originally used as a soil amendment and is thought to be the key component in a carbon-negative strategy to resolve several current ecological challenges. The company will make updates to its facility at 209 Sams Road Southeast and add new equipment, including several new kilns. The project will create 15 new jobs.… Read more

Press Release: VA AG Miyares Announces Guilty Plea in Loudoun Clergy Sexual Assault Case

Press Release: VA AG Miyares Announces Guilty Plea in Loudoun Clergy Sexual Assault Case

Posted on December 13, 2022

Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that Scott Asalone, 65, a former priest at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville, Va.,was convicted today in Loudoun County Circuit Court of felony carnal knowledge of a minor between 13 and 15 years of age. The abuse occurred during the summer of 1985 when Asalone was 29 and the victim was a minor.   … Read more

Press Release: Glenn Youngkin Launches Prompt Placement Task Force

Press Release: Glenn Youngkin Launches Prompt Placement Task Force

Posted on December 12, 2022

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the launch of a major initiative to end the Temporary Detention Order (TDO) crisis. The Prompt Placement TDO Task Force brings together government agencies, public and private hospitals, law enforcement, and other community partners to address the crisis facing people with TDOs who are waiting for behavioral health services.… Read more

Press Release: AG Miyares Secures $434.9 Million From Juul

Press Release: AG Miyares Secures $434.9 Million From Juul

Posted on December 6, 2022

Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that Virginia has joined a bipartisan coalition of 33 states in securing a $434.9 million settlement from JUUL Labs, widely recognized as the leading e-cigarette manufacturer, resolving allegations of nationwide efforts to lure America’s youth into using “vaping” products.… Read more

Press Release: Virginia AG Miyares Fights to Keep Title 42 in Place

Press Release: Virginia AG Miyares Fights to Keep Title 42 in Place

Posted on November 29, 2022

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares asked the United States District of Columbia District Court to permit a group of states led by Arizona and Louisiana to intervene in Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas, a case in which a judge terminated the Title 42 policy. This policy is one of the last remaining tools to strengthen the protection of our southern border.… Read more

Press Release: Solar and Roofing Company to Expand in Virginia, Creating 400+ New Jobs

Press Release: Solar and Roofing Company to Expand in Virginia, Creating 400+ New Jobs

Posted on November 29, 2022

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that SmartRoof, one of the East Coast’s leading roofing companies, will invest $350,000 to expand in Fairfax County. The company will relocate from its current location in McLean to occupy 25,000 square feet of office space at 11091 Sunset Hills Road in Reston. Virginia successfully competed with Maryland for the project, which will create over 400 new jobs over five years.… Read more

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Press Release: MSI to Establish East Coast Distribution Facility in Virginia

Press Release: MSI to Establish East Coast Distribution Facility in Virginia

Posted on December 15, 2022 by rmccabe • 0 Comments

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that M S International, Inc. (MSI), the leading supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America, will invest $61.6 million to establish its East Coast distribution facility in the City of Suffolk. McDonald Development will construct a new 548,000-square-foot building at 2821 Holland Road for the company. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia, New Jersey, and South Carolina for the project, which will create 80 new jobs.… Continue Reading

Press Release: Southwest Manufacturer to Expand in Virginia

Press Release: Southwest Manufacturer to Expand in Virginia

Posted on December 14, 2022 by rmccabe • 0 Comments

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that SWVA Biochar, a leading producer of premium biochar in the Southwest Virginia region, will invest $2.6 million to increase capacity at its operation in Floyd County. Biochar is a highly absorbent, specially produced charcoal with unique properties originally used as a soil amendment and is thought to be the key component in a carbon-negative strategy to resolve several current ecological challenges. The company will make updates to its facility at 209 Sams Road Southeast and add new equipment, including several new kilns. The project will create 15 new jobs.… Continue Reading

Press Release: VA AG Miyares Announces Guilty Plea in Loudoun Clergy Sexual Assault Case

Press Release: VA AG Miyares Announces Guilty Plea in Loudoun Clergy Sexual Assault Case

Posted on December 13, 2022 by rmccabe • 0 Comments

Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that Scott Asalone, 65, a former priest at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville, Va.,was convicted today in Loudoun County Circuit Court of felony carnal knowledge of a minor between 13 and 15 years of age. The abuse occurred during the summer of 1985 when Asalone was 29 and the victim was a minor.   … Continue Reading

Press Release: Glenn Youngkin Launches Prompt Placement Task Force

Press Release: Glenn Youngkin Launches Prompt Placement Task Force

Posted on December 12, 2022 by rmccabe • 0 Comments

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the launch of a major initiative to end the Temporary Detention Order (TDO) crisis. The Prompt Placement TDO Task Force brings together government agencies, public and private hospitals, law enforcement, and other community partners to address the crisis facing people with TDOs who are waiting for behavioral health services.… Continue Reading

Press Release: AG Miyares Secures $434.9 Million From Juul

Press Release: AG Miyares Secures $434.9 Million From Juul

Posted on December 6, 2022 by rmccabe • 0 Comments

Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that Virginia has joined a bipartisan coalition of 33 states in securing a $434.9 million settlement from JUUL Labs, widely recognized as the leading e-cigarette manufacturer, resolving allegations of nationwide efforts to lure America’s youth into using “vaping” products.… Continue Reading

Press Release: Virginia AG Miyares Fights to Keep Title 42 in Place

Press Release: Virginia AG Miyares Fights to Keep Title 42 in Place

Posted on November 29, 2022 by rmccabe • 0 Comments

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares asked the United States District of Columbia District Court to permit a group of states led by Arizona and Louisiana to intervene in Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas, a case in which a judge terminated the Title 42 policy. This policy is one of the last remaining tools to strengthen the protection of our southern border.… Continue Reading

Press Release: Solar and Roofing Company to Expand in Virginia, Creating 400+ New Jobs

Press Release: Solar and Roofing Company to Expand in Virginia, Creating 400+ New Jobs

Posted on November 29, 2022 by rmccabe • 0 Comments

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that SmartRoof, one of the East Coast’s leading roofing companies, will invest $350,000 to expand in Fairfax County. The company will relocate from its current location in McLean to occupy 25,000 square feet of office space at 11091 Sunset Hills Road in Reston. Virginia successfully competed with Maryland for the project, which will create over 400 new jobs over five years.… Continue Reading

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