Breaking News Money & Taxes State Government
Youngkin and legislators agree to work on budget
FROM the Governor's Office 04/17/24 / Breaking News / Money & Taxes / State Government /
Gov. Youngkin intends to call General Assembly into session May 15 - for final vote after budget disagreements are resolved.
Keep more of your money: Online shopping alert from AARP fraud section
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FROM Staff Reports 11/13/23 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
Look out for any online sales that are too good to be true. AARP fraud experts say to be suspicious of anything marked down 55% or more. Also be wary of any product or websites that offer popular or hard-to find products at a steeply discounted price.
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Data center supplier to invest $14.9 million in southwest Virginia facility, creating 170 new jobs
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 11/02/23 / Breaking News / Business / Money & Taxes / State Government /
This new production plant will focus primarily on data center component manufacturing and containment products to serve customers in Virginia and other data center sites.
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AARP Fraud Alert - If your “bank” calls, it could be a banking imposter scam
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FROM AARP Virginia 11/01/23 / Business / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat /
One of the most nefarious scams today is bank impersonation. Money stolen through these schemes is rarely recoverable, so it’s particularly important to be aware of this scam and share what you know with others. Most of these schemes start with a text from what appears to be your bank, alerting you, the target, to a suspicious transaction.
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Camrett Logistics to expand capacity in Pulaski County, creating 58 new jobs
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 10/24/23 / Breaking News / Business / Money & Taxes / State Government /
“Camrett Logistics has stimulated economic growth in Southwest Virginia for nearly three decades, and we are proud to support its continued success,” said Caren Merrick Secretary of Commerce and Tradek. “Businesses rely on 3PL services like Camrett’s to not only expand their reach and customer base, but also to keep products moving efficiently throughout the supply chain."
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Virginia sales tax holiday this coming weekend Oct. 20-22
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 10/18/23 / Breaking News / Business / Money & Taxes / State Government /
This sales tax holiday is an important measure to help Virginians keep more of their hard-earned money when purchasing essential school supplies, hurricane preparedness items, and clothing," said Governor Glenn Youngkin.
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AARP Virginia issues fraud alert: The Rise of Smishing
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FROM AARP Virginia 10/09/23 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat /
f you have a cell phone, you've probably noticed an increase in text messages from people you don't know.
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Amazon to bring multi-story fulfillment center and 1000 full-time jobs to Va. Beach by late 2024
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FROM the Office od Governor Glenn Youngkin 09/25/23 / Breaking News / Business / Local Government / Money & Taxes / Transportation /
Amazon will establish a multi-story robotics fulfillment center and delivery station, which will bring more than 1,000 new full-time jobs. The Amazon center is anticipated to launch operations in 2025, with the delivery station anticipated to launch in 2024 in time for the holiday season.
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AARP warns that scammers try to make you think a celebrity is contacting YOU!
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FROM AARP 09/25/23 / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat /
While the ask could vary between money for charity or an investment opportunity or limited access event and even love, it is always a scam. Remember, never share your personal information with or send money to someone you don’t know and have only communicated with online, no matter how supposedly famous they are.
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Free motorcycle safety course April 20 at NVCC-Manassas, approved by Va. State Police
Warmer weather traditionally leads to an increase of motorists of all kinds on Virginia roads, especially motorcycles. With that increased traffic comes the increased likelihood of motorcycle and vehicle interactions. Virginia State Police is once again offering its “Ride 2 Save Lives” motorcycle self-assessment courses across the Commonwealth in hopes of making those interactions as safe as possible.
