Government
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), the number of employed Virginians increased by 2,758 in March to 4,454,530 and nearly 204,000 more Virginians employed since January 2022. Non-farm payroll employment grew by 16,500 in the month, the largest month of gains in over…
During the April 16, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors received an update on the progress of the county’s rural broadband initiative that included a change in the timeline for completion of the project. The timeline has been extended from July 2024 to October 2025. Loudoun County Department of Information Technology staff, who are…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved changes to the county’s Conservation Easement Assistance Program aimed at increasing the number of landowners who qualify for financial assistance under this grant program. The changes will be implemented in the coming weeks. The Conservation Easement Assistance Program helps offset the costs of placing land under conservation…
The Town of Leesburg will host an open house on Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the services and equipment used to provide safe, efficient, and reliable services in the Town. Staff from the Department of Utilities, Public Works, Capital Projects, Community Development, Emergency…
On April 15, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $3,040,000 in federal funding for the Town of Leesburg to install new power generator systems for the town’s potable water pumping station and pollution control center. This funding will help ensure reliable access to water and continued wastewater and pollution management services during emergencies, including natural disasters…
Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for businesses and other non-residential generators on Thursday, May 2. Pre-registration is required to participate, and must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 26. The program consists of two collection events a year where eligible hazardous waste generators may deliver toxic, reactive, ignitable…
The Commonwealth Transportation Board will host nine meetings across Virginia and is inviting the public to share feedback on transportation projects that have been recommended for funding, as well as other transportation initiatives. Members of the community may participate by attending public meetings or submitting comments online, by email, or by mail. The public will have…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin on April 8, released a package of 242 budget amendments to find common ground with the General Assembly on a new, two-year budget. The proposed package eliminates all tax decreases and increases, includes a $21.3 billion record investment for K-12 education, and provides $3.2 billion in new spending on health and human…
By Reed Carver Alternate sites will no longer be considered for the Philomont Fire Station, according to a motion passed on Tuesday, April 9, during a Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee meeting. On April 10, at the Board of Supervisors Public Hearing, the Board voted unanimously to approve the station to be built on…
Loudoun County continues to offer free professional development opportunities for nonprofits serving Loudoun County residents, with new trainings scheduled for May and June. The opportunities include an introductory training open to all nonprofits and a specialized series of trainings, which will be open to a maximum of five organizations. The Grants 101 Introductory Session: Pre-Proposal…