Posts Tagged Federal Workers

Virginia’s federal employees return to work

After Wednesday night’s vote in Congress, the federal government is on its way to reopening. And that means a return to work for hundreds of thousands of Virginia’s federal employees and federal contractors. Brad Kutner spoke with some of those impacted. 

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How many federal workers actually live in Virginia?

As the federal government prepares for large-scale reductions in its workforce, Virginia officials are trying to get a sense of how many people are involved. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.

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Virginia House “Emergency Committee” is hitting the road

Emergency Committee Chairman David Bulova and Vice Chairman Rob Bloxom, center, talk to reporters after the committee’s first meeting in Richmond last month. (Credit: Michael Pope)

Virginia’s emergency committee looking at reductions to the federal workforce is planning a tour across the Commonwealth. Michael Pope has this preview.

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Youngkin announces new website for Virginia’s fired federal workers

Governor Glenn Youngkin announces a new website to support Virginia’s federal workers fired by President Donald Trump. (Credit: Screen grab / Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Facebook Page)

Governor Glenn Youngkin traveled to Northern Virginia Monday to announce a new state-run initiative meant to get federal workers fired by the Trump administration jobs in the Commonwealth. Brad Kutner has more. 

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State lawmakers consider additional protections for federal contractors

Senator Jeremy McPike, a Democrat from Prince William, speaks in favor of a bill extending unemployment benefits for federal contractors. (Credit: Michael Pope)

Members of the General Assembly are debating ways to protect Virginians from reductions to the federal workforce. Michael Pope reports.

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The General Assembly is working on adding some protections for federal workers

Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ

Democrats in the General Assembly are planning for the potential impacts of the new administration in Washington. Michael Pope reports.

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