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Lynchburg official on hopes for incoming Spanberger Administration for business policy
- Lynchburg official Barry Butler says Spanberger should push policies that create more energy jobs and industry for the region.
- The region credits progress under Governor Youngkin, including the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program.
- Analyst Dr. David Richards says Spanberger’s top issues will likely be economic focus, healthcare, and housing affordability
- Officials anticipate a learning curve for the new administration but expect regional input on energy security.
- Butler wants Spanberger to consider affordability for small and medium businesses and act as a regional subject matter expert.
- Richards notes potential bipartisan limits but eyes collaboration on price reduction and job creation.
- News notes: inauguration weekend marks history with Virginia's first female governor and the 75th governor overall.
- The report references energy firms Framatome and BWXT as local industry anchors.
- Stakeholders anticipate dialogue with the White House as Democrats control both houses of Virginia's legislature.
- The article frames affordability as a central theme for the governor’s economic strategy.
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