Mar 19, 2026
Virginia Retailers: Action Required on SNAP EBT Chip Card Transition The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has announced that beginning in September 2026, it will begin issuing chip-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards for the Supplemental...
Jan 25, 2026
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...
Jan 25, 2026
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,...
Nov 12, 2025
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...
Nov 12, 2025
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...
