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Virginia marijuana market rumors ‘unequivocally false’, state reps say
Sponsors of state budget language creating Virginia‘s retail marijuana market are debunking what they called “inaccurate reports and social media claims” that the language jumpstarted the sales a year ahead of schedule and essentially relaxed enforcement of the state’s pot laws, including those addressing underage selling. In a statement released July 9, Sen. Lashrecse Aird, [&hell[...]
Virginia’s new pay law requires a number — not the truth
Virginia’s new pay transparency law requires employers to post salary ranges but may not ensure those numbers reflect realistic pay for applicants.
Virginia finalizes $200B+ 2026-28 budget
Virginia legislators finalized a $200 billion-plus budget including a new data center electricity tax and a marijuana retail sales framework.
Could Virginia’s data center fight scare off other industries?
In 2024, following the unsuccessful effort to bring a sports arena to Alexandria, I wrote in Virginia Business that the Commonwealth would continue to find success recruiting investment and jobs because “the fundamentals of the commonwealth’s business case remain unbelievably strong and make us the envy of most other states.” That opinion was ultimately proven […]
Spanberger vetoes legislation for creating marijuana retail market
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes legislation to create a retail marijuana market, drawing criticism from lawmakers who created the bills
What’s next after Virginia Supreme Court’s redistricting decision?
The Virginia Supreme Court threw out a constitutional amendment that would have allowed the General Assembly to redraw Virginia’s congressional electoral maps.
Spanberger says no to Fairfax casino with veto
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill that would have allowed a Fairfax County casino referendum, citing local control concerns and opposition from the board.
$450M Navy housing project in Newport News slated to begin this summer
Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones announced Monday that a $450 million downtown development is expected to begin construction this summer.
Here’s the schedule for Virginia’s minimum wage increases
Virginia will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028, with incremental increases starting in 2027 and adjustments for inflation thereafter.
NoVa execs pessimistic about national economy, survey finds
Northern Virginia executives express growing pessimism about the national economy and regional business climate in a recent chamber of commerce survey.
Tysons casino bill clears General Assembly
Virginia lawmakers approved a bill allowing a Fairfax County referendum on a Tysons casino. The measure now heads to Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Virginia House and Senate clash over data center tax breaks
A fight between the Virginia House and Senate over a tax break for data centers has brought budget negotiations to a standstill.
