Oct 16, 2026
On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) opened an informal comment period on a draft revision of Chapter 4 of the Department’s Enforcement Manual, which concerns civil charges and civil penalties. The draft revisions (redline...
Oct 7, 2026
The Virginia Employment Commission is continuing its work to implement Virginia’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, with employer feedback helping inform the regulations and guidance now being developed. Over the summer, VEC hosted nine stakeholder...
Aug 12, 2026
Virginia Retail Federation is sharing an important compliance update for retailers that sell tobacco, nicotine or vape products. Beginning October 1, 2026, Virginia businesses selling covered retail tobacco products will be required to hold a Retail Tobacco Permit...
Aug 6, 2026
As Virginia transitions retail tobacco and vape permitting to the Virginia ABC, we’re continuing to monitor new guidance and share practical updates that help retailers prepare before deadlines arrive. This update outlines what has changed, key dates to know, and what...
Aug 3, 2026
Virginia’s annual three-day tax holiday is set to return Friday, August 7 and run through Sunday, August 9. During the shopping holiday, consumers may buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star ™ and...
