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News from September 2023

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Virginia collects $3.9 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q2 2023

By Old Dominion News | Sep 30, 2023

Virginia collected $3.9 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 19.8% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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1 Virginia college still forcing COVID-19 mandate on students in August

By Old Dominion News | Sep 30, 2023

Virginia still has one college that requires students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by August, more than three years since schools originally closed.

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Attorney General Miyares Leads 18 State Coalition Supporting Montana’s TikTok Ban

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 25, 2023

Attorney General Jason Miyares filed an amicus brief, joined by 17 other state attorneys general, in support of the State of Montana’s law banning the popular app ‘TikTok.’ Montana’s action protects its citizens’ privacy from TikTok’s relationship with China and the Chinese Communist Party, and its citizens’ wellbeing from the proven physical and mental health detriments the app has on young children.

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Attorney General Miyares Secures Felony Murder Conviction for Newport News Man

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 25, 2023

Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that Kardara Antonio Miles was found guilty by a Newport News jury for first-degree felony murder, use of a firearm in the commission of murder, robbery, and use of a firearm in the commission of robbery.

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Rob Bell Joins Miyares Administration

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 25, 2023

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that Rob Bell, an Albemarle County attorney and retiring member of the Virginia House of Delegates, has joined Attorney General Miyares' senior leadership team as the Deputy Attorney General for Health, Education, and Social Services (HESS).

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces August Economic Indicators Signal Continued Labor Market Strength

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 24, 2023

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced an increase of just over 7,300 more employed Virginians in August, bringing the total to 226,954 more Virginians employed since January 2022.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Executive Directive on Artificial Intelligence

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 24, 2023

The Executive Directive focuses on four specific areas to ensure public protections while recognizing opportunities in AI innovation

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Ship Repair Facility to Expand in Virginia

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 24, 2023

Lyon Shipyard to expand capacity in the City of Norfolk, creating 134 new jobs

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Week ending Aug. 12: 36 deaths among Hispanic people in Virginia

By Old Dominion News | Sep 24, 2023

There were 36 Hispanic people who died in Virginia in the week ending Aug. 12, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Attorney General Miyares Announces $35 Million Settlement with Leasing Company Tempoe, LLC

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 19, 2023

Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced a settlement with Tempoe, LLC that resolves a multistate investigation into Tempoe’s advertising and leasing to consumers through retailers across the nation.

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Attorney General Miyares Warns Financial Firms Over ESG Collusion

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 19, 2023

Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined a 22-state coalition of attorneys general warning the Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance (NZFSPA) that their coordinated commitment to the ESG (environmental, social, and governance) agenda may violate state and federal antitrust and consumer protection laws.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Delivers on Promises and Signs Virginia State Budget

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 19, 2023

The budget delivers an additional $1 billion in tax relief for all Virginians, on top of last year’s historic $4 billion Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signs Virginia's budget on the Capitol steps on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $1 Million in Mixed Use on Main Street Grants

By Old Dominion News | Sep 19, 2023

Funding will support revitalization of derelict structures into mixed-use developments

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International Yeast Products Manufacturer to Establish First U.S. Operation in Virginia

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 19, 2023

Leiber to invest up to $20 million in Rockingham County facility, creating 35 new jobs

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CDC reports 34 deaths among Virginia Hispanics in week ending Aug. 5

By Old Dominion News | Sep 17, 2023

There were 34 Hispanic people who died in Virginia in the week ending Aug. 5, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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In Virginia, 167 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Old Dominion News | Sep 12, 2023

Virginia registered 167 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Statement on the Passage of Virginia’s 2023 Budget Bill

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 11, 2023

Following the General Assembly’s passage of HB6001 during special session, Governor Youngkin issued the following statement:

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Warner and Kaine on Agreement to Allow Exportation of Virginia Turkey to India

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 10, 2023

On September 8, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) praised an announcement by United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai that the Republic of India will reduce prohibitively high tariffs on U.S. turkey products – an important Virginia commodity.

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Attorney General Miyares Announces Resolution of Lawsuit Against Town of Windsor

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 10, 2023

Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced the resolution of legal claims against the Town of Windsor stemming from the December 6, 2020 traffic stop of U.S. Army Lt. Caron Nazario.

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Virginia: 45 Hispanic lives lost in week ending July 29

By Old Dominion News | Sep 10, 2023

There were 45 Hispanic people who died in Virginia in the week ending July 29, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).