Virginia is the “most pro-business state” in America according to the Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States for 2010 rankings released today. This marks the fourth time the Commonwealth has held the top spot, with previous top rankings garnered in 2003, 2007 and 2009…

RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement this evening in response to the announcement by Northrop Grumman that the Fortune 100 company has chosen Falls Church as the new location of their corporate headquarters. In April, the leading global security company announced it would relocate its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Virginia, a major economic development victory for the Commonwealth that will create 300 new jobs in Virginia.

Northrop Grumman Inc. is moving its headquarters to the Virginia suburbs of Washington, close to its main customer.
Virginia beat out Maryland and the District of Columbia to host the defense giant. Gov. Bob McDonnell confirmed the news last night and said in a statement that the move will create 300 jobs in Virginia.
“To gain the …