Jan 22, 2024
The Second week of the 2024 Legislative Session kicked off to a quick start. Committees and subcommittees are beginning to hear bills. The upcoming weeks will see frenetic action as both the House and Senate ramp up to address all of their respective bills before...
Jan 15, 2024
The 2024 Legislative Session is finally upon us! Legislators are gathered in Richmond to pass the next biennial budget and other important legislation. This legislative session will see many brand-new faces, both in the membership and in positions of power. On January...
Jan 10, 2024
Today at noon, the 2024 General Assembly officially commenced. The Virginia Retail Federation looks forward to working with you throughout this session. Starting Monday, January 15, we will begin sending out the VRF Weekly Advocate, a comprehensive summary of the...
Nov 7, 2023
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...
Nov 7, 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....
