2024 Election Report

2024 Election Report

The election results are in and Donald Trump has won the 2024 Presidential Election. While some states remain too close, there is not a path for Harris to gain enough electoral votes to take the lead.  In addition, Republicans have taken control of the US Senate...
National Retail Federation’s Advocacy Roundup

National Retail Federation’s Advocacy Roundup

Monday, February 5 Below is the latest update from the National Retail Federation (NRF) on retail advocacy activities on the Federal level. Credit Card Competition Act Fly-InLast week, NRF helped host a small business fly-in to advocate for passage of the Credit Card...
2023 BUDGET PASSED BY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2023 BUDGET PASSED BY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Governor Youngkin called a Special Session that was held yesterday, Wednesday, September 6th for the General Assembly to vote on the 2023 budget deal. This deal was reached after many months of negotiations between House Appropriations Conferees and Senate Finance and...
VETO SESSION REPORT – APRIL 2023

VETO SESSION REPORT – APRIL 2023

On Wednesday, April 12th, the General Assembly returned to Richmond for the one-day “Reconvened” Session. This is where the House and Senate review the Governor’s amendments and vetoes to legislation communicated to him following the regular legislative session....
RETAIL ADVOCATE – FEBRUARY 27, 2023

RETAIL ADVOCATE – FEBRUARY 27, 2023

On Saturday, Feb 25, 2023, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned Sine Die, closing out a “short” 46-day session. Overall, the legislature considered over 2,800 bills, with more than 1,600 bills passing both chambers. However, budget negotiations will likely continue...