Grant Opportunity: Virginia Works’ HIRED Apprenticeship Fund

Grant Opportunity: Virginia Works’ HIRED Apprenticeship Fund

Virginia Works has announced the HIRED Apprenticeship Fund, a new grant opportunity designed to support employers in establishing or expanding Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Programs in Virginia. This funding can help businesses invest in workforce development by...
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...
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...
Governor Glenn Youngkin Champions No Tax on Tips 

Governor Glenn Youngkin Champions No Tax on Tips 

From the office of Governor Glenn Youngkin, for immediate release. RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a budget proposal to exempt service tips from Virginia’s state income tax. This proposal will return an estimated $70 million annually to the...
NRF Statement: DOL Final Overtime Rule Invalidated

NRF Statement: DOL Final Overtime Rule Invalidated

The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French after the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas struck down the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime rule. Finalized...