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Nation’s Premier Black Political Gathering Returns for CBCF’s 50th

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Black Politics, CBCF, civic engagement, Congressional Black Caucus foundation, Washington D.C

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Marks 55th Annual Legislative Conference Theme: Rooted, Ready, and Rising Washington, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Black

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USPTO, Ghana Sign Historic Accelerated Patent Grant Statement

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Ghana, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Technology, USPTO

New agreement with Ghana’s IP office is the USPTO’s first with an African country The U.S Patent and Trademark Office

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Governor Spanberger Meets Health Leaders Against Federal Healthcare

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 HRMessenger Staff federal funding, Governor Abigail Spanberger, Health Policy, healthcare, Richmond Va, Virginia Politics

Governor Spanberger: “We Will Do Everything in Our Power to Protect Virginians’ Access to Care” RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger

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Norfolk State University Launches Special Education Academy

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Education, Education News, Future educators, Norfolk State University, NSU

The Norfolk State University School of Education is strengthening special education across the Commonwealth with the launch of its first Virginia

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Virginia Joins Suit Over Trump Homelessness Funding Block

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 HRMessenger Staff federal funding, Homelessness, Political News, State News, Trump Administration

RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, filed a suit against the U.S.

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$45 Million Settlement Announced Over Cash App Deceptive Practices

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Cash App, Consumer Protection, Fraud Awareness, National News, Richmond Va, Scam Prevention

RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jay Jones announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular

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Governor Spanberger Statement on Virginia Rising to No. 3 in CNBC Rankings

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Business Ranking, CNBC, Economic Development, Governor Abigail Spanberger, Top States for Business, Virginia Economy

CNBC Highlighted Virginia’s World-Class Infrastructure & Exceptional Workforce Development RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Virginia is #3

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Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia Ranks First in Workforce Training

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Business News, Career Training, Economic Development, Governor Abigail Spanberger, Virginia Jobs, workforce training

The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program Earns Top Ranking from Business Facilities RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Virginia

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Warner, Kaine Announce $6 Million in Federal Funding for 9 Virginia Airports

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Airport Infrastructure, Aviation, federal funding, Senator Mark R. Warner, Senator Tim Kaine, Transportation, Virginia Airports

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $5,819,548 in federal grant funding to revitalize infrastructure, improve air travel safety, and

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Senators Press for Answers on Trump’s DC Golf Course Takeover

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 HRMessenger Staff DC Golf Courses, federal government, Golf, politics, Senator Angela Alsobrooks, Senator Mark R. Warner, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), joined by Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), pressed the Trump Administration for