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Economic Development

Virginia Trending Poorly Year-over-Year in Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Report

Virginia Trending Poorly Year-over-Year in Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Report

August 21, 2026

Virginia showed statistically significant shifts in two key year-over-year measures: Non-farm payroll employment, and unemployment rate.

Virginia Gasoline Prices in August Down $0.14 Since Mid-July

Virginia Gasoline Prices in August Down $0.14 Since Mid-July

August 19, 2026

Virginia's gasoline prices have dropped sharply over the last month according to AAA.