THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKDAILY BRIEFING · 2026-10-01
Official releases published on 2026-10-01, plus newly retrieved releases whose publication dates were unavailable.
RICHMOND, VA — MSolar Manufacturing, a Virginia-based startup specializing in the production of premium-grade solar panels, will invest $23,775,000 to establish a vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility in Shenandoah County. The 56,000-square-foot facility in Mount Jackson will produce high-efficiency solar modules designed for large-sca…
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — Scout Space, a technology company specializing in systems and software deployed on satellites, will invest more than $1 million to expand the company’s operations in Fairfax County, with a plan to create 31 new jobs in the Commonwealth. Expanding its footprint beyond its existing Reston location, Scout Space will add 2,650 square fee…
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — CNBC announced today that Virginia is No. 3 in their annual America’s Top States for Business ranking. Virginia has finished in the top five of every edition of CNBC’s ranking since 2018 and has finished No. 1 six times, more than any other state.
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — RINGANA, an Austrian life sciences company known for skincare and nutritional products, will invest $85 million over the next five years to establish the company’s first U.S. headquarters, production, and distribution facility in the City of Roanoke and creating 435 new jobs across the region.
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — Spatial Front, Inc., a privately held information technologies firm, will relocate its corporate headquarters to Arlington, creating 450 new jobs in Virginia through a $6 million investment. Founded in 2008 and previously headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Spatial Front provides mission critical IT and professional services primarily to…
Official originalRichmond, Va. – The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is accepting applications for its annual Beehive Distribution Program from Aug. 25 through Sept. 9, 2026. The program provides free beehive assembly equipment to Virginia residents, to help expand the number of actively managed honey bee colonies throughout the Com…
Official originalRichmond, Va. – Virginia’s wild ginseng harvest season officially opens on September 1 and runs through December 31. Because wild American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is listed as a threatened species in Virginia, and protected by international treaty, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) urges all harvesters to be…
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Virginia is ranked number one in the United States for customized workforce training in the 22nd annual Business Facilities Rankings Report for the fourth consecutive year.
Official originalconditions due to the extended lack of rain and dropping water tables. The drought continues to disrupt
Official originalCommonwealth’s agricultural producers and the public to focus on farm safety and farmer wellness. National
Official originalRichmond, Va. – Grant funding applications are now open for large animal veterinarians looking for financial support to serve livestock owners in the Commonwealth.
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Hepburn and Sons LLC — a Virginia-based engineering and consulting firm — will establish a new corporate headquarters in Northern Virginia through an $18.1 million investment in Prince William County. Upon completion, the project will create 80 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
Official originaldisaster designations by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins. Farmers
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — CNBC announced today that Virginia is No. 3 in their annual America’s Top States for Business ranking. Virginia has finished in the top five of every edition of CNBC’s ranking since 2018 and has finished No. 1 six times, more than any other state.
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) — a leading manufacturer and supplier of shipboard energy and propulsion systems — will invest more than $30 million to expand its operations in Chesapeake, creating 32 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that 14 companies from across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program, and that 13 additional companies have joined the most recent cohort of the two-year program.
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — S23 Holdings, a leading maritime industrial investment company specializing in ship repair, fabrication, and marine services, will invest $180 million to significantly expand its operations in the City of Newport News, creating 414 new jobs. The investment will transform the company’s River Port facility into a substantially expanded…
Official originalreceived drought disaster designations by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke
Official originalto cases of the New World Screwworm pest in Texas and New Mexico, the Virginia Department of Agriculture
Official originalVDACS Accepting Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grants Applications Through
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — RINGANA, an Austrian life sciences company known for skincare and nutritional products, will invest $85 million over the next five years to establish the company’s first U.S. headquarters, production, and distribution facility in the City of Roanoke and creating 435 new jobs across the region.
Official originalmultiple frost and freeze weather events this spring have received temporary waivers that allow them to
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger celebrated Virginia’s Top Employers for Interns — recognizing businesses in the InternshipsVA program that are leading the way in offering high-quality internship experiences to students across the Commonwealth. Launched by Governor Spanberger in February, InternshipsVA helps Virginia employers design and …
Official originalFollowing action by the 2026 General Assembly and Governor Abigail Spanberger, the Commonwealth will launch a retail marijuana market, transfer regulation of hemp-derived products from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA), expand the CCA’s enforcement authority, and im…
Official originalThe meeting agenda is detailed below. The Board will entertain public comment at the conclusion of all
Official originalsignificant economic impact of the Commonwealth’s largest private industry, and encourages the public to
Official originalAgriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) encourages farmers to be proactive in their preparations. The
Official originalcurrently accepting applications for the fall round of the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries
Official original(VDACS) is accepting applications for the Virginia Agriculture Food Assistance Program (VAFAP). The VAFAP
Official originalAll Virginia counties have received a USDA Drought Disaster Designation which enables farmers in these counties to apply for emergency assistance
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — MSolar Manufacturing, a Virginia-based startup specializing in the production of premium-grade solar panels, will invest $23,775,000 to establish a vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility in Shenandoah County. The 56,000-square-foot facility in Mount Jackson will produce high-efficiency solar modules designed for large-sca…
Official originalRICHMOND, VA — Scout Space, a technology company specializing in systems and software deployed on satellites, will invest more than $1 million to expand the company’s operations in Fairfax County, with a plan to create 31 new jobs in the Commonwealth. Expanding its footprint beyond its existing Reston location, Scout Space will add 2,650 square fee…
Official originalincreases around Virginia. Increased tick activity means that Virginians need to be aware of the risks
Official originalHarrisonburg, Lynchburg, and Warrenton Regional Animal Health Laboratories will continue operations while expansion work progresses
Official originalRichmond, Va. – Farmers, pesticide dealers, pest control firms, certified applicators, homeowners, and golf course operators are encouraged to participate in the 2026 Virginia Pesticide Collection Program. The program collects unwanted, outdated, or banned pesticides, at no cost to eligible participants, and disposes of them in a safe manner.
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