RICHMOND, Virginia, April 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Trump Policies Hurt the Hampton Roads Economy, Winsome Earle-Sears Cheers Them On # Winsome Earle-Sears on Tariffs: "I think that's good" VIRGINIA - As Trump's tariffs and attacks on Virginia jobs cause chaos for the Hampton Roads economy, Winsome Earle-Sears has backed his policies saying she thinks the tariffs are " good " and that she doesn't think losing your job is a " huge thing  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Trump's Tariff Chaos Causes Uncertainty for Virginia Businesses, Sears Thinks It's "Good" # VIRGINIA - As Donald Trump's tariff chaos causes uncertainty for Virginia businesses and families, Winsome Earle-Sears thinks it's " good " and a " benefit." Sears' comments from behind closed doors come after her campaign refused to answer questions from the media about Trump's reckless tariffs.  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Sunny Makwana emerges from his shell in the School of Pharmacy In a dual-degree program, the first-generation student from a small town embraces leadership roles. By Haley Tenore When Sunny Makwana began his advanced studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, he was a self-described introvert from a small town in Southwest Virginia. But he found his voice - and a higher profil  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 18, 2025: * * * For their service to VCU, these big numbers reflect their even bigger impact Nearly 3,000 faculty and staff are cited for milestone years at the annual service celebration - and one even reached the six-decade mark. By Amelia Heymann Honoring milestones in their VCU careers - from the five-year mark to an amazing 60-year tenure - this week's 52nd annual Service Recognition Cel  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 18 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Gains in Nonfarm Payrolls in March RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that, according to the BLS Current Employment Statistics Survey ("CES" or "establishment survey") data, Virginia's nonfarm payroll employment increased by 5,900 over-the-month to 4,271,400, a 48,300 increase since March 2024. Since January 2022, the CES job count ha  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * MUST ASK: Sears Owes Virginians Answers on Her Extreme Record on Abortion # This week, Sears refused to comment on her extreme record on abortion VIRGINIA - Yesterday, new reporting from Virginia Scope highlighted Winsome Earle-Sears' dangerous record on abortion and contraception including her support of an extreme abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest and her recent tie-br  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 18, 2025: * * * VCU appoints Monica Swahn dean of VCU School of Public Health Swahn comes to VCU from Kennesaw State University where she served as dean and professor of Wellstar College of Health and Human Services. By Mike Porter Virginia Commonwealth University today announced that Monica Swahn, Ph.D., has been named dean of the VCU School of Public Health, effective July 1, 2025. The Boar  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU research remains strong, growing - and 'above all' impactful, VP Rao says in annual address 'This is not the time to slow down, but to continue and double down on what we are doing,' he declares in his 2025 State of the Research presentation. By Madeline Reinsel Research is a cornerstone of Virginia Commonwealth University, from internationally recognized breakthroughs to undergraduate clas  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 19 -- The West Virginia Department of Health issued the following news on April 18, 2025: * * * DoHS Announces Launch of Summer EBT Program for West Virginian Students The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has been approved to issue Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) during the 2025 summer period. All eligible children will receive a one-time $120 in grocery benefits this summer. Summer EBT benefits ca  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 18 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $350,000 in Charleston Infrastructure Charleston, W.Va., (April 18, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce an infrastructure upgrade project in Kanawha County. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing safe, clean and reliable water service, the company will be investing approximately $350,0  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Sears Struggles to Escape Extreme Record and Out of Touch Comments # VIRGINIA - It's been another week of losses for Winsome Earle-Sears as the Virginia Democrats launched a new digital ad highlighting Sears downplaying and dismissing attacks on Virginia jobs. Sears can't hide from her extreme record and schemes to sell out Virginians. SETTLING THIS WEEK'S SCORE Win  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 19 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * WVDP Condemn Governor Morrisey's Good Friday Budget Cuts Targeting Veterans, Children, and Education Charleston, WV -- The West Virginia Democratic Party strongly condemns Governor Patrick Morrisey for vetoing critical state funding on Good Friday, targeting vulnerable populations including children, veterans, foster care, and other essential education and community services. Go  more