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Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States
Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States Mass deportations could significantly impact wages in states heavily reliant on foreign labor, according to new research.  An Oxford study suggests that removing a substantial number of immigrant workers may lead to labor shortages, compelling employers to increase salaries to attract native-born workers, Newsweek reports. The states most likely to be affected are New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Texas, the report said, because those states have large immigrant populations and economies that depend on foreign labor in sectors such as agriculture, construction, and hospita…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When To Expect Possible Lane Closures For Spotsy Roundabout Project Here's When To Expect Possible Lane Closures For Spotsy Roundabout Project
Here's When To Expect Possible Lane Closures For Spotsy Roundabout Project Beginning next week, drivers in Spotsylvania should prepare for changes as construction begins on a new roundabout at the busy intersection of Route 610 (Old Plank Road) and Route 674 (Chancellor Road), VDOT officials are cautioning. The project, funded through a private development agreement with Spotsylvania County, aims to improve safety and reduce congestion in an area where Old Plank Road handles an average of 11,000 vehicles daily, according to a 2023 traffic count. Starting on Monday, Jan. 6, crews will work between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., with occasional overnight operations.  Driv…

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by Zak Failla
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Newly-Minted Millionaire: Burke Construction Worker Buys $1M Powerball Ticket In Alexandria Newly-Minted Millionaire: Burke Construction Worker Buys $1M Powerball Ticket In Alexandria
Newly-Minted Millionaire: Burke Construction Worker Buys $1M Powerball Ticket In Alexandria When Nicholas Perez of Burke bought a ticket for the April 1 Powerball drawing, the jackpot stood at a jaw-dropping $1 billion.  He bought his ticket at Safeway at 8646 Richmond Highway in Alexandria. First, the bad news: He didn’t hit the jackpot, lottery officials said. The good news: His ticket matched the first five winning numbers to win Powerball’s $1 million second-tier prize. The ticket was one of six in the nation to match the first five numbers and the only one in Virginia. The winning numbers for the April 1 Powerball drawing were 19-24-40-42-56, and the Powerball numbe…

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by Cecilia Levine