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One of the largest rooftop solar energy projects in the Roanoke region is now operating at Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. Two counties in the Roanoke and New River valleys are separately seeking state funding to help with major broadband internet access expansion projects. Virginia Tech has launched a research institute focused on national security...

MEADOWS OF DAN — Governor Ralph Northam this week broke ground on a $300 million project to widen 7.4 miles of Route 58 in Patrick County over Lovers Leap Mountain. The groundbreaking is the next phase of a larger project to create a continuous four-lane highway between Virginia Beach and Interstate 77. The groundbreaking ceremony was held at Fred Clifton Park in Meadows of Dan at an overlook near Route 58.

Governor Ralph Northam, 73rd Governor of Virginia

Amtrak Seeks To Bring More Rail Service To More Communities Creating billions of dollars of economic growth across the country and thousands of good paying jobs News provided by Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak is initiating the work to deliver by 2035 more frequent, reliable and sustainable intercity passenger rail service to over 160 more communities and 20 million more passengers annually, as outlined in the Amtrak Corridor Vision released...

Amtrak Spells it All Out for Congress Amtrak Spells it All Out for Congress Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief Amtrak has submitted its FY22 General and Legislative Annual Report and Five-Year Plan to Congress and the USDOT. The FY22 Grant Request proposes $3.88 billion for base needs and funding to offset the pandemic’s impacts on Amtrak and its state and commuter partners. In addition, Amtrak has identified $1.55 billion in addi...