Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency

Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · September 25, 2024 CONTACTS: Office of the GovernorContact: Christian MartinezEmail: Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Hurricane Helene  RICHMOND, VA — Today, Governor...
Virginia announces 23 grants in 12 regions across the Commonwealth 

Virginia announces 23 grants in 12 regions across the Commonwealth 

Exciting news for Virginia businesses! The state just announced $126M in grants to develop business-ready sites across the Commonwealth, driving economic growth and job creation. This investment means better infrastructure, more customers, and new opportunities for...
Statutory Virginia Minimum Wage Increase

Statutory Virginia Minimum Wage Increase

The Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry has announced that the minimum wage rate will be adjusted to $12.41 per hour starting January 1, 2025. This is an increase from the previously expected rate of $12.00 per hour. VA Minimum Wage Increase...
VIRGINIA SALES TAX HOLIDAY RETURNS AUGUST 2-4

VIRGINIA SALES TAX HOLIDAY RETURNS AUGUST 2-4

Virginia’s annual three-day tax holiday is set to begin on Friday, August 2, and run through Sunday, August 4. During the tax holiday, consumers may buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane, and emergency preparedness items, and Energy StarTM and...
Don’t Forget Proper Crossover Placement

Don’t Forget Proper Crossover Placement

With a growing variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic products filling shelves at licensed stores around the commonwealth, off-premises licensees must strive to ensure consumer safety and avoid confusion by regulating the display of wine and beer and a relatively new...