Aug 5, 2025
Effective January 1, 2026, Virginia’s minimum wage will increase from $12.41/hour to $12.77/hour, based on the state’s mandated cost-of-living adjustment tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This 2.9% increase, confirmed by the Virginia Department of Labor...
Jul 16, 2025
Virginia’s annual three-day tax holiday is set to return Friday, August 1 and run through Sunday, August 3. During the shopping holiday, consumers may buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star ™ and...
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Jul 8, 2025
As support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act continues to grow in Congress – now with over 100 cosponsors in the House and 25 in the Senate — NRF is preparing to deliver an updated company letter supporting the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of...
Jul 1, 2025
As part of our commitment to keeping Virginia’s retailers informed, we’re sharing this update to help you stay ahead of the latest laws, policies, and announcements from Virginia ABC. Cocktails to Go Highlights New Laws Going into Effect July 1 Following the 2025...
Jun 5, 2025
After the conclusion of the regular legislative session, approximately 915 bills were communicated from the General Assembly to Governor Youngkin. Of that total, the Governor signed 599, vetoed 157, and sent back 159 bills to the General Assembly with recommended...
