FAA Announces Virginia as One of Six Unmanned Aerial Systems Testing Sites in Country
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the selection of the six public entities that will develop unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test sites around the country. These congressionally-mandated test sites will conduct critical research into the certification and operational requirements necessary to safely integrate UAS into the national airspace over the next several…
JLARC Study – Review of State Spending 2013 Update, Virginia Increases Spending Above Population Growth and Inflation
The JLARC review of 2013 state spending is now available. It finds that while state spending growth has slowed over the past ten years, controlling for popuolation growth and inflation, Virginia’s spending has risen 20%. The ten largest state agencies are responsible for the bulk of the growth in Virginia’s spending. Medicaid spending has doubled over…
New Virginia Offshore Wind Research Lease – Two Mega Turbines to be Built
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement following news that the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has made a Determination of No Competitive Interest (DNCI) that will allow the federal bureau to offer Virginia a first of its kind offshore wind research lease. The lease area located about 24 nautical miles…
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2013 Updated Project List
This updated project list for A-NPDC’s 2012-2017 CEDS is posted through December 31, 2013. Please review and send additions or revisions to Susan Simon, Economic Development Coordinator at: ssimon@a-npdc.org