Federal job cuts bring increase in Virginia’s Black unemployment rate and more headlines

By: Staff Report

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 87

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

• “Federal job cuts bring increase in Virginia’s Black unemployment rate.” — The Virginia Independent

• “Virginia’s newest lawmakers balance politics, family and a fast-paced session.” — Virginia Scope

• “One-cent sales tax referendum to be included in Virginia budget.” — Cville Right Now

• “Data Center protesters gather outside Board of Supervisors meeting in Botetourt.” — WDBJ

• “White supremacist march sparks community concern in Virginia Beach.” — WAVY

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