State sees 71.2% spike in initial unemployment claims in first week of February Week-by-week data is “incredibly noisy,” GMU economist notes, saying it’s not a gloomy indicator on its own Still, ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Unemployment claims among Virginians continue to rise weekly, with the most recent number of initial claims nearly doubling the previous period, according to a new state report.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new report said that Virginia’s unemployment claims are 6.7% higher than in previous years. On Dec. 18, 2025, a report from the Virginia Department of Workforce Development ...

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Tennessee last week compared with the week prior.

VIRGINIA, USA — Unemployment claims in Virginia increased last week, showing the job market is still feeling some pressure. For the week ending Jan. 3, 2,590 people filed initial claims for ...

VIRGINIA, USA — Unemployment claims across Hampton Roads increased slightly in December, but workforce experts say the numbers reflect seasonal trends rather than deeper economic trouble. The Virginia ...

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Virginia last week compared with the week prior.