VIRGINIA, USA — The new State of the Commonwealth report from Old Dominion University reveals a sharp statewide decline in jobs, with experts warning the trends could have serious consequences as Virginia heads toward 2026.
According to the report, job growth across the Commonwealth has dropped significantly compared to this time last year, a slowdown that many residents say they are already feeling firsthand.
“I know it’s hard,” said one Norfolk resident who asked to remain anonymous. “I just recently got a job about three months ago, but I was in the market for about four or five months, so I know it’s hard.”…