NRF Responds to Tariffs Imposed on Canada, Mexico and China

NRF Responds to Tariffs Imposed on Canada, Mexico and China

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s announcement regarding tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, NRF has issued the following statement: “We support the Trump administration’s goal of...
General Assembly Update – 1/31/25

General Assembly Update – 1/31/25

The General Assembly worked tirelessly this week, gearing up for “Budget Sunday” on February 2, when each house will present its version of the budget to the public. While action on bills without financial components has slowed down temporarily in order to finalize...
SNAP Benefits Unaffected by Recent Presidential Memorandum

SNAP Benefits Unaffected by Recent Presidential Memorandum

The recent memorandum issued by President Trump, titled Temporary Pause to Review Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs, has raised questions across various sectors. However, the White House Press Secretary has confirmed that SNAP (Supplemental...
General Assembly Update – 1/31/25

General Assembly Update – 1/24/25

While Washington focused on the Inauguration, the Virginia General Assembly worked through hundreds of the bills filed for the 2025 Session. This week, legislators worked hard to make up for time lost at the outset of Session. Committees are prioritizing bills with...
General Assembly Update – 1/31/25

General Assembly Update – 1/17/25

The 2025 General Assembly Session began the serious work of the state government Monday morning, working hard to make up for time lost last week due to the water issues in Richmond. This is a short session, planned to adjourn on February 22. Because of the delays...