Chamber Briefings Newsletter – 2.10.15
Today marks the halfway point of the 2015 General Assembly session, otherwise known as crossover. Following crossover, each house will begin work on bills of the other house. On Sunday, the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees met to offer their respective proposals for the 2014-2016 biennial state budget. Some highlights from the two budgets can […]
VIRGINIA CHAMBER APPLAUDS SENATE’S BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF THE “VIRGINIA REINVESTMENT ACT”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cyndi Miracle February 10, 2015 (804) 237-1466 VIRGINIA CHAMBER APPLAUDS SENATE’S BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF THE “VIRGINIA REINVESTMENT ACT” RICHMOND, VA—The Virginia Chamber of Commerce applauds yesterday’s bipartisan passage of SB 1447, patroned by Senator Ryan McDougle and co-patroned by Senators Tom Garrett and Bill Stanley, which would provide a $5 million […]
Dominion bill would benefit public
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND/TIMES-DISPATCH Coal piles at Dominion Power’s Chesterfield Power Station. (Times-Dispatch/Alexa Welch Edlund) Posted: Saturday, February 7, 2015 10:30 pm BY BARRY DUVAL Last fall, I wrote about the challenges to Virginia’s electricity rates and reliability presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s draft “Clean Power Plan.” The proposed environmental rule imposes a disproportionately […]
T. PARKER HOST, INC. ANNOUNCES TWO NEW VP OF OPERATIONS
To better oversee our continuously growing agency and terminal operations and their team members, T. Parker Host, Inc. and Host Terminals, Inc. have established a new Vice President of Operations position within each organization. We are pleased to announce the promotion of Robert “Bobby” Scott, to the newly created position of Vice President of Agency […]
Rural Virginia Broadband Access Lags
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released a report analyzing the lack of access rural Americans have to high-speed Internet, or broadband. The report notes that robust broadband service is a necessity for businesses to compete in a global economy. High-speed Internet access is important for job creation, education and the Virginia’s economic competitiveness. In […]
Vandeventer Black Managing Partner Appointed to Eggleston Services’ Board of Directors
Norfolk, VA (January 28, 2015) – Michael L. Sterling, Managing Partner of the law firm Vandeventer Black LLP, has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of Eggleston Services. The nonprofit organization offers 33 programs across 16 locations throughout Hampton Road, providing services to over 600 individuals each year. Since 1955, Eggleston Services has […]
Bills We’re Watching – 2.3.15
Our bill tracking system, “Bills We’re Watching,” provides a quick and easy way for our members to stay abreast of all legislation pertinent to business.
At the Starting Gate: Early Lessons for Education Reform – By Blueprint Chair Paul Koonce & Tag Greason
As Virginia continues the critically important exploration of education reform, we are encouraged by the thoughtful approach to accountability taken by the Standards of Learning (SOL) Innovation Committee. As corporate executives, we embrace rigorous standards, measurement, and rewards and consequences from performance. Click Here for Article
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – 2.2.15
Last week was a very busy week at the General Assembly, as both houses work to complete their respective business before crossover on February 11th. With over 2,300 bills filed this year, there is still much work to be done. This week, we’re expecting our EPA Clean Power Plan legislation to be heard in House Commerce […]
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – January 2015
Last week marked the first full week of the 2015 General Assembly Session. This year’s session is scheduled for 45 days. Friday was the last day that members could file bills, and over 2,000 have been introduced. Although we are expecting approximately $300 million to $450 million in cuts to the Commonwealth’s two-year budget, there […]
