State of Virginia announces record $77 billion in capital investment

Virginia Governor Northam announced that the state’s economy has generated a record $77 billion in capital investment across more than 850 projects. Businesses expanding into the commonwealth, as well as emerging companies have created nearly one hundred thousand new jobs in the state. Virginia officials say these projects represent more capital investment secured than any previous governor. Virginia has made investments in early childhood education, increased funding for historically black colleges, and computer science to help meet the recent demand for technology professionals.

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