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Legislative Corner – November 11th, 2025
The Public Policy Committee follows a variety of topics from local, state and federal governments. Here is one of the items of note we’re following: November 11th, 2025 2025 Election Results Democrat and former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has been elected Virginia’s first woman Governor, with Democrat State Senator Ghazala Hashmi elected Lieutenant Governor — making her the nation’s first Muslim woman…
Read MoreLegislative Corner – October 27, 2025
The Public Policy Committee follows a variety of topics from local, state and federal governments. Here is one of the items of note we’re following: October 27th, 2025  Legislative Corner – October 27, 2025 Congratulations to John Jewell, New Chairman of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors We’re pleased to share that John Jewell has been appointed Chairman of the Frederick…
Read More10/21 – Legislative Update: Now’s the Time to Engage Locally on 2026 Priorities
The Public Policy Committee follows a variety of topics from local, state and federal governments. Here is one of the items of note we’re following: October 21st, 2025  Legislative Update: Now’s the Time to Engage Locally on 2026 Priorities As we move into the fall, the City of Winchester, Frederick County, and Clarke County are all beginning discussions about their 2026…
Read More10/6 – Virginia Department of Labor and Industry – Minimum Wage Increase
The Public Policy Committee follows a variety of topics from local, state and federal governments. Here is one of the items of note we’re following: October 7th, 2025 Virginia Department of Labor and Industry – Minimum Wage Increase Please CLICK HERE for a memorandum regarding the statutory increase to Virginia minimum wage effective January 1, 2026.
Read More9/30 – NextEra Energy
The Public Policy Committee follows a variety of topics from local, state and federal governments. Here is one of the items of note we’re following: September 30th, 2025 NextEra Energy has updated its transmission line map in advance of its forthcoming application to construct the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link, a major regional infrastructure project designed to enhance grid stability and energy reliability…
Read More9/23 – Â Legislative Corner: Early Voting Begins in Virginia!
The Public Policy Committee follows a variety of topics from local, state and federal governments. Here is one of the items of note we’re following: September 23rd, 2025 Legislative Corner: Early Voting Begins in Virginia! September 19, 2025 marked the first day of early, in-person voting for Virginia’s November 2025 General Election. This election season is especially important, with competitive races…
Read More9/16 – Hob Nob in the Valley Debuts at Clarke County Fairgrounds, Bringing Community and Leaders Together
The Public Policy Committee follows a variety of topics from local, state and federal governments. Here is one of the items of note we’re following: September 16th, 2025 On Friday, September 12, the Clarke County Fairgrounds buzzed with energy as Hob Nob in the Valley, presented by United Bank, made its debut at a new location. Hosted by the Top of…
Read More9/2 – Governor Glenn Youngkin and Education Leaders Announce Across the Board Improvement in Virginia’s Statewide Testing Scores
The Public Policy Committee follows a variety of topics from local, state and federal governments. Here is one of the items of note we’re following: September 2nd, 2025 Governor Glenn Youngkin and Education Leaders Announce Across the Board Improvement in Virginia’s Statewide Testing Scores Learn More
Read More9/8 – Highlighting a Historic Visit at Solenberger’s Home and Hardware
The Public Policy Committee follows a variety of topics from local, state and federal governments. Here is one of the items of note we’re following: September 8th, 2025 Highlighting a Historic Visit at Solenberger’s Home and Hardware Last week, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears visited Solenberger’s Home and Hardware in Winchester, the oldest family-owned hardware store in…
Read More8/19 – Virginia Chamber of Commerce Appoints Keith Martin as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
The Public Policy Committee follows a variety of topics from local, state and federal governments. Here is one of the items of note we’re following: August 19th, 2025 Virginia Chamber of Commerce Appoints Keith Martin as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer The Board of Directors of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the appointment of Keith Martin as Interim…
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