Feb 24, 2025
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...
Feb 3, 2025
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...
Jan 28, 2025
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...
Dec 16, 2024
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...
Nov 18, 2024
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...
