Government

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) alongside Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) wrote a letter to President Biden, on Sept. 30, formally requesting the approval of Virginia’s request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia. If approved, this request would grant emergency protective…

Loudoun County encourages residents to participate in The National Community Survey during the coming weeks. Loudoun County surveys its residents periodically to get their feedback on government services, the county’s quality of life and priorities for government initiatives. Residents may take the survey online by visiting loudoun.gov/survey through Oct. 21. In addition to the online survey open…

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced on Sept. 30, $1.2 million to 14 Public Housing Agencies to support young Americans who are transitioning out of foster care and experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Through the Foster Youth to Independence program, HUD will help prevent homelessness among young adults and eligible…

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), co-chair of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease, applauded House passage of two bipartisan bills he introduced that would cement and build on the important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease. The National Alzheimer’s Project Act Reauthorization Act and the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act now head…

The Middleburg Town Council has lifted mandatory water conservation measures, effective Sept. 27. Users of the Town water system may now use water outside of a residential or commercial structure at any time. Prior conservation measures partially or completely prohibited the use of Town water outside a structure. The Town Council removed all mandatory water…

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment declined 5,800 in the month of August. Despite the loss over the month, the over-the-year statistics show growth of 61,600 jobs over the year and 238,200 added since January…

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Virginia Values Veterans Certification Session for employers on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., at Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW in Leesburg. Loudoun employers are encouraged to attend this free event. Employers will learn about the benefits of hiring veterans and how to…

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Optimum Technologies LLC, which provides space flight hardware design, manufacturing, integration and test, and other space mission systems services and program management, will invest $999,000 to expand its Loudoun County Satellite Manufacturing Facility. The expansion will create 40 new jobs.  “Optimum Technologies’ decision to expand its manufacturing facility in…

Loudoun County is hosting a second public meeting to gain input on the Rt. 7 West corridor as part of the Rt. 7 West Safety and Operational Study. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6:30 – 8 p.m., at the Bluemont Community Center, 33846 Snickersville Turnpike in Bluemont. At the Sept. 25 meeting, members…