Virginia minimum wage increase coming in New Year
(The Center Square) — Despite Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoing Democrats’ attempts to raise Virginia’s minimum wage during the last legislative session, minimum wage...
Crime commission outlines potential legislation
(The Center Square) — The Virginia State Crime Commission’s last meeting gave a glimpse into issues the General Assembly will likely address through legislation...
Over 2M Americans could see expanded Social Security benefits
(The Center Square) — Congress concluded a decades-long effort when it passed the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, a bill rolling back two provisions...
Annual defense bill includes Virginia-specific benefits
(The Center Square) — The annual national defense bill always includes benefits not only to the American military but specifically to Virginia service members...
Youngkin budget amendments would deliver tax relief, more education investments
(The Center Square) — Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin emphasized tax relief and investments in education when he presented his fourth and final state budget...