Friday members of a House committee advanced a bill that would make the state eligible for federal funds to help establish a work-share program.
Experts say the initiative could ultimately help save jobs in Virginia.
Cat Modlin-Jackson explains how.
Work Share Legislation Aims to give Employment Commission Another Tool to Save Jobs
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