Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the number of employed Virginians expanded to more than 4.2 million workers in June 2022. Virginia has added nearly 94,000 employed residents since February 1st. Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent in June. This continues to be below the national rate, which was unchanged at 3.6 percent.… Continue Reading
Feds Sue Poultry Producers, Alleging Unfair Worker Practices
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday against some of the largest poultry producers in the U.S. along with a proposed settlement seeking to end what it claims have been longstanding deceptive and abusive practices for workers.… Continue Reading
Semiconductor Bill Unites Sanders, the Right – in Opposition
A bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States has managed to do nearly the unthinkable — unite the democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders and the fiscally conservative right.… Continue Reading
Maryland Man Dies When Lyft Driver Ends Ride on Highway
A Maryland man has died after police say his Lyft driver ordered him out of the car in the middle of a Delaware highway.… Continue Reading
Yellen Downplays US Recession Risk as Economic Report Looms
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said the U.S. economy is slowing but pointed to healthy hiring as proof that it is not yet in recession.… Continue Reading
Walker Aims to Pivot Focus Back to Dems in Tight Ga. Race
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Herschel Walker commiserated as north Georgia farmers bemoaned environmental regulations and rising costs of doing business. Minutes before, the former football star and political newcomer volleyed with journalists on issues ranging from gas prices to abortion.… Continue Reading
Author Wes Moore Wins Democratic Race for Maryland Governor
Bestselling author Wes Moore won the Democratic primary for Maryland governor on Friday, setting up a general election contest against Republican Dan Cox, a hard-line conservative endorsed by former President Donald Trump.… Continue Reading
Court Upholds Dismissal of Virginia Redistricting Lawsuit
A federal appeals court Thursday upheld a ruling by a lower court that dismissed a lawsuit seeking to force members of the state’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates to face an unscheduled election this year.… Continue Reading
Hogan Doubles Down Against Supporting Republican Cox for Maryland Governor
Maryland’s Republican governor, Larry Hogan, said Sunday he won’t support the GOP gubernatorial nominee, Dan Cox, whom he once again described as a “Q-Anon” whack job.”… Continue Reading
Former WFT Safety Everett Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving
Former Washington safety Deshazor Everett pleaded guilty to reckless driving for his role in a December crash that killed his passenger.… Continue Reading
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