Virginia

Virginia's HB 1263 grants collective bargaining rights to most public sector employees but excludes the majority of **UVA** staff and faculty, raising concerns about labor relations and workforce stability. Advocacy groups are urging amendments to include all university workers, underscoring the potential impacts on procurement and contract negotiations within the education sector.

The Commonwealth of Virginia has reopened the Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant Program to support farmers and timber owners impacted by Hurricane Helene. This program offers critical financial aid to assist recovery efforts in 27 designated disaster areas, fostering agricultural resilience and potential contract opportunities for service providers in the sector.