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Nov 27, 2023
Virginia Logistics Capability Survey
Virginia Retail Federation is sharing this survey on behalf of the CCALS so you can…
In NewsNov 08, 2023
2023 Election Results
The results from the 2023 General Assembly Elections are in, and Democrats swept the Virginia…
In NewsNov 03, 2023
2023 Holiday to Reach Record Spending Levels
WASHINGTON, November 2, 2023 – The National Retail Federation today forecast that holiday spending is…
In NewsOct 17, 2023
Sales Tax Holiday Guide
Below are the guidelines for Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday this coming weekend and here is…
In NewsSep 22, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency
Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen Declaration provides…
In NewsSep 06, 2023
2023 BUDGET PASSED BY GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Governor Youngkin called a Special Session that was held yesterday, Wednesday, September 6th for the…
In NewsJun 29, 2023
No VA Sales Tax Holiday in 2023
Under Virginia’s 2022 Appropriation Act, the state’s sales tax holiday expires on July 1, 2023, and has…
In NewsJun 22, 2023
2023 VIRGINIA PRIMARY ELECTION REPORT
Virginians all around the Commonwealth went to the polls on Tuesday, June 20 to…
In NewsApr 26, 2023
VKB launches "Foster Friendly Business Initiative"
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, which creates an opportunity to highlight the challenges, triumphs,…
In NewsApr 25, 2023
New Laws from Virginia ABC & more updates from VAL
Below are important updates from Virginia ABC Licensing, including the new laws that will go…
In NewsApr 17, 2023
Veto Session Report - April 2023
On Wednesday, April 12th, the General Assembly returned to Richmond for the one-day “Reconvened” Session.…
In NewsMar 20, 2023
NRF: State of Retail & the Consumer 2023
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Wednesday, March 29, 2023
In NewsFeb 27, 2023
Retail Advocate - February 27, 2023
On Saturday, Feb 25, 2023, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned Sine Die, closing out a…
Feb 20, 2023
Retail Advocate - February 20, 2023
The past week of the legislative session has been filled with a sense of urgency…
Feb 13, 2023
Retail Advocate - February 13, 2023
Last week was filled with action as the “Crossover” deadline was this past Tuesday, February…
Feb 08, 2023
Retail Advocate - February 8, 2023
Yesterday was Crossover, which is the deadline for a bill to pass out of the…
Jan 30, 2023
Retail Advocate - January 30, 2023
Week three of the 2023 Session picked up the pace, with hundreds of bills being…
Jan 23, 2023
Retail Advocate - January 23, 2023
Week Two of the 2023 Session started off slowly with committees and subcommittees starting to…
Jan 16, 2023
The Retail Advocate - January 16, 2023
The General Assembly convened in Richmond for the 2023 Legislative Session on Wednesday, January 11th.…
Mar 23, 2022
COVID-19 Permanent Standard Repealed
Effective today: Virginia Health and Safety Codes Board Repeals COVID-19 Permanent Standard
In NewsMar 17, 2022
Retail Advocate - March 17, 2022
The 2022 General Assembly Session adjourned Sine Die, Saturday, March 12th. However, they adopted HJ…
In NewsMar 02, 2022
Retail Advocate - March 2, 2022
The 2022 General Assembly Session is beginning to wind down. They are scheduled to adjourn…
In NewsFeb 24, 2022
Retail Advocate - February 24, 2022
In this article: Budget Update Accelerated Sales Tax (AST) | Unemployment Insurance Fund |…
In NewsFeb 16, 2022
Retail Advocate - February 17, 2022
We have reached the point of Crossover in the 2022 General Assembly Session. This is…
In NewsFeb 08, 2022
Retail Advocate - February 8, 2022
We have wrapped up week four of the 2022 General Assembly Session. Next Tuesday, February…
In NewsFeb 01, 2022
RETAIL ADVOCATE - February 1, 2022
We wrapped up week three of the 2022 General Assembly Session and several issues important…
In NewsJan 25, 2022
Retail Advocate - January 25, 2022
We wrapped up week two of the 2022 General Assembly Session and several issues important…
In NewsJan 17, 2022
VRF Retail Advocate - January 18, 2022
We wrapped up the first week of the 2022 General Assembly Session with the Inauguration…
In NewsNov 08, 2021
Emergency Temporary Standard Update
As you may be aware, OSHA issued the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that requires employers…
In NewsNov 03, 2021
2021 Election Report
The power of both the Executive Branch and all 100 Seats for the House of…
In NewsOct 25, 2021
Election Day Prep: 2021 Legislative Scorecard
Know Where Candidates Stand Before Voting Next Tuesday, November 2, is election day. Virginians will…
In NewsAug 31, 2021
Virginia Health and Safety Codes Board Adopt Changes to the COVID-19 Permanent…
Last week the Virginia Health and Safety Codes Board voted to adopt changes to the…
In NewsAug 02, 2021
SBA Lending Programs & Relief for Small Businesses
From the National Retail Federation: The SBA has recently made some important changes to…
In NewsJul 29, 2021
Virginia Special Session
As a reminder, Governor Northam has called a Special Session of the General Assembly to…
In NewsJul 29, 2021
Virginia Health and Safety Codes Board Adopt Changes
Last week the Virginia Health and Safety Codes Board voted to adopt changes…
In NewsJul 28, 2021
Federal Update from the National Retail Federation
Now is the time to weigh in with the Federal Reserve on new regulations to…
Jul 22, 2021
OSHA ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS
(OSHA) issued new guidance on COVID-19 safety for all industries focused on protecting workers who…
In NewsJul 01, 2021
New Laws to Take Effect July 1
Below is a list of a few of the bills that passed in the 2021…
In NewsMay 14, 2021
Eastern States Virginia 2021
Sunday, July 18 - Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Hosted by the state retail associations…
In News