The General Assembly completed its second week of work on Friday. Committees and subcommittees began working through the more than 2350 pieces of legislation that were introduced by Friday’s deadline, roughly two-thirds of which were introduced in the House. Governor...
The Virginia Retail Federation is sharing the following update on behalf of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) Emergency Operations Center (VEOC) regarding the ongoing winter weather event impacting the Commonwealth. State of EmergencyOn Wednesday,...
Virginia’s Secretary of Labor has released the final comprehensive review of the Commonwealth’s workforce development system, fulfilling the directive established by 2023 legislation creating Virginia Works. Why it Matters The report provides a detailed look at how...
Virginia’s long-standing Right-to-Work laws, credited with helping make the Commonwealth one of the most business-friendly states in the country, could come under review as a new administration takes office. Why it Matters For more than 75 years, Virginia’s...
In our ongoing look at the biggest policy pressures for Virginia businesses, paid leave stands out as one of the most active areas of debate. With more than 50 bills filed in 2025, this issue will likely return in 2026 and could reshape how businesses manage costs and...
