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Governor Spanberger Declares State of Emergency for Virginia Farmers

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Farm Support, Governor Abigail Spanberger, Hampton Roads, Richmond Va, Virginia, Virginia farmers

State of Emergency Allows for Increased Hay Deliveries in Response to Shortages Created by Ongoing Drought Declaration Also Provides Access

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Hampton Council to Hear Digital Infrastructure Report

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Hampton City Council, Hampton Roads, Hampton Va, local news, Technology, Virginia

The City Council will meet on Wednesday for its regular work and legislative sessions, with agendas that include an informational

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Speaker Don Scott Issues Statement Commemorating Juneteenth

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Black History, JUNETEENTH, Juneteenth 2026, Richmond Va, Speaker Don Scott, Virginia, Virginia Politics

RICHMOND, VA — Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott issued the following statement in observance of Juneteenth, commemorating

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Virginia Announces $2.2 Million Tourism Funding for Local Economies

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Governor Abigail Spanberger, Local Economies, tourism, Virginia, Virginia Businesses

RICHMOND, VA — To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that more than $2.2 million in matching

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In Hampton Roads, Governor Spanberger Signs Workforce Development Bills

May 1, 2026 HRMessenger Staff economic growth, Governor Spanberger, Hampton Roads, Virginia, workforce development

NORFOLK, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today in Hampton Roads signed bipartisan legislation focused on connecting more Virginians with apprenticeships and supporting

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Governor Issues Flag Order Honoring National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Firefighter, Governor Flag Order, Governor Spanberger, Virginia, Virginia News

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States

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Governor Issues Flag Order Honoring Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Commonwealth of Virginia, Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, Flag Order, Governor Spanberger, Governor's Flag Order, Virginia

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States

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Governor Spanberger Announces $2.48 Million Investment for Businesses

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Business News, economic growth, Governor Spanberger, investment, small business, Virginia

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $2.48 million in strategic investments through the Commonwealth’s Capital for Communities Fund (CCCF), supporting