RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is celebrating National Second Chance Month throughout April, sharing resources and information to support second chances for those involved in the criminal justice system. Second Chance Month recognizes the importance of a positive return to society. An important part of VADOC’s public safety mission is providing inmates… Read More VADOC Marks Second Chance Month, Announces Virtual Series Every Thursday in April

Legislation to freeze utility rate increase requests from Appalachian Power Company for two years and add citizen recommendations in the State Corporation Commission decision-making process has attracted support from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. HB 2665 [Bill Text: VA HB2665 | 2025 | Regular Session | Introduced | LegiScan] has been assigned to the House… Read More Legislation to freeze Appalachian Power Utility Rate Increases & Provide Strong Citizen Input Receives Bipartisan Support.

 A new study found Virginia is the No. 21 most expensive state to start a business in 2025. An unprecedented 25.6 million Americans have started their own businesses over the last five years according to the Census Bureau’s Business Formation Statistics. Historically, about 20% of businesses fail within the first year, but startups in 2025 are facing a unique… Read More Considering Starting a Business in Virginia? Read This…

RICHMOND – In an ongoing commitment to public safety and preparedness, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS) are proud to announce Severe Weather Awareness Week, set to take place from March 10 to March 14, 2025. This statewide initiative aims to educate residents about the risks associated with severe… Read More Virginia Department of Emergency Management and National Weather Service partner to Educate and Protect Communities During Severe Weather Awareness Week

Healthy Living and Lifelong Learning Webinars Highlighted RICHMOND, Va. _ AARP Virginia offers free online workshops every month so that Virginians can keep their minds and bodies active without leaving home. Free online seminars throughout March will focus on healthy living and lifelong learning, with numerous exercise classes, hearing health and women’s history webinars available to… Read More AARP Virginia Offers Free Online Workshops in March 2025