Tag: abigail_spanberger
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LG Electronics to Build First U.S. Chiller Plant in Isle of Wight County, Creating 164 Jobs
LG Electronics will invest more than $63.9 million in a new HVAC assembly facility at Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park, creating 164 Virginia jobs with production set to begin in early 2027.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsEnergy LG ElectronicsIsle of Wight CountyAbigail SpanbergerHVAC manufacturingVirginia economic developmentShirley T. Holland Intermodal ParkChiller plantVirginiaReston
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ICE Arrests Honduran Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes After Fairfax County Refused Detainer
ICE arrested Oscar Evaristo Nunez, charged with aggravated sexual battery and filming an undressed minor, after Fairfax County ignored a detainer and released him without notifying ICE.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesElection ICEFairfax CountyOscar Evaristo Nunezimmigration detainerAbigail SpanbergerMarkwayne Mullinchild sex crimesU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Spanberger Names Virginia's First Director of Outdoor Recreation
Governor Abigail Spanberger appoints Heather Barrar as Virginia's first Director of Outdoor Recreation, signs Executive Directive 3, and launches a statewide listening tour across all 10 tourism regions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Abigail SpanbergerHeather BarrarVirginia outdoor recreationExecutive Directive 3Danville Riverfront ParkOutdoor Recreation Stakeholder Advisory GroupVirginia tourismVirginiaReston
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Spanberger, Avio USA Break Ground on $500 Million Pittsylvania Facility Creating 1,500 Jobs
Governor Abigail Spanberger joined Avio USA to break ground on a $500 million rocket motor plant in Hurt, Virginia, projected to create more than 1,500 jobs in Pittsylvania County.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsMilitaryTrade Avio USAAbigail SpanbergerPittsylvania CountyVirginiamanufacturingrocket motorsaerospace and defenseReston
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Virginia Governor Spanberger to Break Ground on $500 Million AVIO Manufacturing Facility
Governor Abigail Spanberger's September 29 public schedule includes groundbreaking on a $500 million AVIO manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania and a Danville announcement on Virginia's outdoor economy and tourism.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and Labor Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaAVIOPittsylvaniaDanvilleManufacturingTourismVirginia GovernorReston
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Spanberger Celebrates $16.5 Million in Federal Grants for Hampton Roads Military Infrastructure
Governor Abigail Spanberger welcomed $16.5 million in Defense Community Infrastructure Program grants for sewer, wastewater and crosswalk projects in Portsmouth, York County and Hampton Roads, supporting $23.5 million in total work.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitaryEconomy Abigail SpanbergerDefense Community Infrastructure ProgramHampton RoadsPortsmouthYork CountyNaval Station NorfolkJoint Base Langley-EustisVirginiaReston
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Spanberger Touts Virginia Agriculture at Farm Aid 2026, Cites Hay Emergency and $300M for Farmers
Governor Abigail Spanberger told CNN at Farm Aid 2026 in Virginia Beach that Virginia agriculture is the state's top private industry, while citing drought, tariffs and record fuel costs facing family farmers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureState GovernmentsEconomyTradeEnvironmentMedia Abigail SpanbergerFarm Aid 2026Virginia agricultureVirginia Beachfamily farmershay shortageVirginia Farm BureauVirginiaReston
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Governor Spanberger Welcomes Farm Aid 2026 to Virginia Beach
Farm Aid 2026 comes to Virginia Beach with Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Dave Matthews; Governor Spanberger highlights agriculture's $105 billion impact and CNN's live broadcast.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsMusicAgricultureEconomyMedia Farm Aid 2026Abigail SpanbergerVirginia BeachWillie NelsonCNNVirginiaReston
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Spanberger Announces $7.2M Federal Grant to Expand Childcare in Southwest and Southside Virginia
Federal disaster-recovery funds will build and expand childcare centers in Danville/Pittsylvania, Tazewell and Washington counties, adding 55 jobs and space for nearly 450 children.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborEducationDisasters Abigail SpanbergerChildcareVirginiaEO CompaniesHurricane HeleneAmerican Relief ActTazewell CountyReston
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Governor Spanberger Marks Dolly Day, Celebrates Parton's Reading Legacy
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger marks Dolly Day by celebrating Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which serves more than 86,000 children in the Commonwealth and has delivered three million books.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEntertainment Dolly DayDolly PartonAbigail SpanbergerImagination LibraryVirginiaearly literacyyouth readingReston
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Governor Spanberger Announces Free Fishing Weekend Across Virginia
Virginians can fish without a license from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, as the state marks National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial Issues Free Fishing WeekendAbigail SpanbergerVirginiaNational Hunting and Fishing DayNational Public Lands DayExplore the WildDavid BulovaReston
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Virginia Medicaid to Host Town Halls on Federal Law Changes as Rural Health Program Launches
Virginia Medicaid announces fall town halls on federal law changes, details $189.5 million Rural Health Transformation Program, and highlights new chip-and-tap EBT cards and GO Virginia grants.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationMedical Science Virginia MedicaidRural Health Transformation ProgramCardinal CareAbigail SpanbergerEBT cardsGO VirginiaSNAP benefitsVirginia
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Virginia Governor Spanberger Urges Congress to Set National AI Guardrails
Governor Abigail Spanberger called on Congress to create a nationwide AI regulatory framework, citing risks to jobs, privacy and cybersecurity, and pointing to Virginia's new AI Task Force.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentCongressState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Abigail SpanbergerAI Task ForceData Center Accountability FrameworkVirginiaMike JohnsonReston
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Virginia Governor Spanberger Unveils Data Center Accountability Framework, Signs Executive Order 22
Governor Abigail Spanberger unveiled Virginia's Data Center Accountability Framework and signed Executive Order 22, drawing praise from environmental leaders as the strongest data center action in state history.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeComputers and Internet Abigail SpanbergerData Center Accountability FrameworkExecutive Order 22VirginiaData CentersSierra ClubJennifer GranholmReston
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Wilson Pipe & Fabrication to Invest $3.5 Million, Quadruple Norfolk Footprint
Wilson Pipe & Fabrication will invest $3.5 million to more than quadruple its Norfolk facility space and add 15 advanced manufacturing jobs, eight of them trainee and apprenticeship roles.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTransportation Wilson Pipe & FabricationNorfolkAbigail Spanbergeradvanced manufacturingapprenticeshipsVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramVirginiaReston
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Virginia Governor Spanberger Urges Congress to Regulate AI, Warns of Privacy and Jobs Risks
Governor Abigail Spanberger calls on congressional leaders to pass federal AI guardrails, citing risks to data privacy, jobs and resources, and touts Virginia's new data center framework and AI task force.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsCongressArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborLegal Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaData Center Accountability FrameworkAI Task ForceData PrivacyReston
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Phasecraft to Open U.S. Headquarters in Arlington, Creating 19 Jobs
British quantum algorithms company Phasecraft will invest $113,000 and create 19 jobs in Arlington County, establishing its U.S. headquarters in Ballston with state support.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetState Governments PhasecraftArlington CountyAbigail SpanbergerQuantum ComputingVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramBusiness ExpansionVirginiaReston
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TECHnista to Invest $15.1 Million in Danville, Creating 22 Jobs
Education consulting firm TECHnista will invest $15.1 million in Danville, lease a 30,000 square-foot building and add 22 jobs as it expands its national workforce programs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsUSA TECHnistaDanvilleAbigail SpanbergerVirginiaworkforce developmentadvanced manufacturingMEERAReston
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Spanberger Signs Executive Order 22, Unveils Nation's Toughest Data Center Accountability Framework
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signs Executive Order 22 to implement a sweeping data center accountability framework, banning NDAs, raising environmental standards, and creating a new AI Task Force.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessEnergyEnvironmentArtificial IntelligenceState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsComputers and Internet Abigail SpanbergerData Center Accountability FrameworkExecutive Order 22VirginiaAI Task ForceClean EnergyData CentersReston
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Spanberger Unveils Nation's Toughest Data Center Accountability Standards, Signs Executive Order 22
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger unveils a sweeping Data Center Accountability Framework and signs Executive Order 22, banning NDAs, tightening environmental rules, and creating a new AI Task Force.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessUSAState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceEnergyEnvironmentLegal Abigail SpanbergerData Center Accountability FrameworkExecutive Order 22VirginiaAI Task ForceData CentersEnergy CostsReston
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Data Machines Expands Reston HQ, Investing $849,000 and Adding 75 Jobs
Veteran-founded tech firm Data Machines is expanding its Reston headquarters with an $849,000 investment, creating 75 jobs and a new innovation and engineering office in Fairfax County.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetState Governments Data MachinesRestonFairfax CountyVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramMatt QuinnAbigail SpanbergerFairfax County Economic Development Authority
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Data Machines to Add 75 Jobs in Fairfax County Expansion
Veteran-founded Data Machines will invest $849,000 to expand its Reston headquarters, creating 75 jobs, as Governor Spanberger touts Virginia's #3 CNBC business ranking.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial Intelligence Data MachinesFairfax CountyRestonAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramJob CreationVirginia
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Spanberger Announces $6.2 Million in GO Virginia Grants for Four Regional Projects
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced more than $6.2 million in GO Virginia grants for four projects, leveraging nearly $23 million in match funding to boost key industries and jobs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation GO VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerVirginia economic developmentworkforce developmentVirginia Quantum HubHampton Roads maritimeShenandoah Valley manufacturingVirginiaReston
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Spanberger Announces $5 Million in GO Virginia Grants for Four Regional Projects
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced more than $5 million in GO Virginia grants for four projects supporting entrepreneurship, quantum workforce development, and manufacturing training across the Commonwealth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation GO VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Quantum Hubworkforce developmenteconomic developmentmanufacturingentrepreneurshipVirginiaReston
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Governor Spanberger Presents Carnegie Medal to Virginia Beach Middle School Student
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger awarded the Carnegie Medal to Major Metzger, a Virginia Beach student who held onto a friend dangling from a ski lift in 2025.
Politics and GovernmentUSAEducationState GovernmentsSocial Issues Carnegie MedalAbigail SpanbergerMajor MetzgerVirginia BeachCarnegie Hero Fund CommissionNellysfordcivilian heroismVirginiaReston
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Governor Spanberger Declares State of Emergency Over Virginia Hay Shortage
Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency over a statewide hay shortage caused by drought, granting over-width hauling waivers, emergency funding access and price gouging protections.
Politics and GovernmentUSAAgricultureState GovernmentsDisastersEnvironmentEnergy Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaState of Emergencyhay shortagedroughtExecutive Order 21Reston
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Virginia Governor Spanberger to Present Carnegie Medal, Address Sheriffs, Sign Sickle Cell Bill
Governor Abigail Spanberger's Wednesday schedule includes presenting the Carnegie Medal to a Virginia Beach middle school student, remarks to the Virginia Sheriff's Association and a sickle cell screening bill signing.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsEducationLaw EnforcementLegal Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaCarnegie MedalVirginia Sheriff's Associationsickle cell screeningOld Dominion UniversityDawann Steagall Jr.Virginia GovernorReston
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Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments Across Virginia
Governor Abigail Spanberger named seven Virginians to state boards covering health, natural resources, public safety and transportation, including the Board of Medicine and the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEnvironment VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerBoard AppointmentsVirginia Commercial Space Flight AuthorityBoard of MedicineVirginia Land Conservation FoundationRichmondReston
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ICE Lodges Detainer Asking Virginia Governor Spanberger Not to Release Illegal Alien Charged in Fatal Staunton Stabbing
ICE lodged a detainer with a Virginia jail asking Governor Abigail Spanberger not to release an illegal alien from Mexico charged with murder after a Staunton stabbing killed one woman and injured another.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Immigration and Customs EnforcementAbigail SpanbergerStaunton VirginiaMarkwayne MullinFreddi Chigo MilSanctuary PolicyIllegal ImmigrationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Virginia Governor Spanberger's Public Schedule for September 12, 2026
Governor Abigail Spanberger meets Air Force Heritage Memorial bike riders, honors fallen public safety personnel at the 12th annual memorial service, and joins PrideFest celebrations in Richmond.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesMilitary Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaRichmondPublic Safety Memorial ServicePrideFestAir Force Heritage MemorialPublic ScheduleVirginia GovernorReston