Governor Northam ceremonially signs the Voting Rights Act of Virginia on Monday, September 13. This bill was officially signed into law earlier this spring and is one of the strongest voter protection laws in the country. Learn more about the bill here.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Governor Northam Announces Revenues Rose and Unemployment Fell in August, Signs of a Roaring Economy
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  • August's revenue numbers show that our roaring economic recovery is continuing,” said Governor Northam. “Thanks to fiscally responsible stewardship, Virginia ended fiscal year 2021 with an historic $2.6 billion surplus—the largest in the Commonwealth’s history, despite the pandemic. I am proud of what August’s numbers say about our work to support the economic recovery by helping Virginians who need it and making strategic investments in our future.



  • “Virginia’s economic recovery continues to outpace the nation,” said Governor Northam. “Our unemployment rate remains well below the national average and has fallen consistently every month for the past fifteen months. More people are working and businesses are continuing to flock to our Commonwealth—even with the ongoing threat of COVID-19. I'm proud of our roaring economic growth, and I look forward to seeing these trends continue.”
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Governor Northam Participates in Groundbreaking Ceremony as Virginia Tech Begins Construction on Innovation Campus in Alexandria
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  • Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus will be a hub where academia, government, and industry connect to solve today's problems through technology,said Governor Northam.The Innovation Campus is a boost to our tech talent--and was a key part of the educational investments that helped attract Amazon's HQ2 project to Virginia. This campus will bolster our tech-talent pipeline, enhance higher education opportunities and strengthen our workforce.
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Governor Northam Announces Aerospace Company to Expand in Newport News, Investing $15.3 Million in New Facility, Creating 211 Jobs
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  • Hampton Roads’ rich history in aerospace and aviation provides an ideal backdrop for Aery Aviation to grow and become more successful than ever before,” said Governor Northam. “The region is home to world-class higher education and research institutions that have helped to advance the aerospace industry. We look forward to supporting Aery Aviation as it enters into its next phase of growth here in the Commonwealth.
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Governor Northam Announces EarthLink to Create 285 New Jobs in Southwest Virginia, Establishing Major Customer Support Center
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  • EarthLink’s new support center in Norton will play a major role in bringing the company’s customer service operations to the United States, creating economic opportunity and new jobs for Virginians,” said Governor Northam. “The rural regions of the Commonwealth successfully compete for and attract projects due to their infrastructure, business-friendly operating costs, and dedicated and highly-skilled workforce. We look forward to supporting EarthLink’s growth and achievements in the Commonwealth.
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