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: Legislative & Economic Update for Virginia’s Regional Chamber Network   Clarke County Camp 7 Extended Due Diligence | $250,000 Region 8: Counties of Clarke and Frederick Clarke County will advance a 40-acre industrial site toward development…

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: Legislative & Economic Update for Virginia’s Regional Chamber Network Virginia’s economy continues to show resilience-but recent data signals that policymakers and business leaders alike should be paying close attention. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

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: Legislative Corner: Chamber Weighs In on Key State Legislation Affecting Virginia Employers The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber continues to advocate on behalf of our members by engaging on important legislation passed during the 2026 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: Legislative Corner Update – 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session The 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly has officially adjourned without final passage of a biennial budget, leaving several key issues unresolved and necessitating a return…

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: Frederick County Comprehensive Plan Update Underway Frederick County has launched a significant update to its Comprehensive Plan, the long-range policy document guiding land use, growth, infrastructure, and development for the next 25 years. The last update…

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: Congressional Redistricting & April 21 Referendum Virginia’s congressional redistricting process remains in flux. Democratic lawmakers have introduced revised district maps as part of the ongoing debate over Virginia’s federal representation. Meanwhile, a Tazewell County judge recently…

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: Your Electricity Bill is the General Assembly’s New Favorite Piggy Bank by Steve Haner 2/18/2026 — Key energy legislation poised to pass the 2026 General Assembly will increase your future electricity bills, not lower them. They will worsen…

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: With the Virginia General Assembly’s crossover deadline passing earlier this week we are happy to report that the bill to repeal Virginia’s Right-to-Work statute, Senate Bill 32, is dead after not making it out of the…

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: Legislative Update – Tax Proposals in the 2026 General Assembly Session During the current legislative session, members of the Virginia General Assembly have introduced more than 50 tax-related bills proposing new taxes, fees, or tax increases.…

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: Legislative Update: Frederick County Data Center Staff Report We want to share with readers a recent staff report issued on December 31, 2025, by the Frederick County Planning Staff, examining the potential development of data centers…