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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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 18th, 2025 The Senate Finance and Appropriations, House Appropriations, and House Finance Committees The Senate Finance and Appropriations, House Appropriations, and House Finance Committees met on August 14, 2025, to receive remarks from Governor Glenn…

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 4th, 2025 Virginia Department of Labor and Industry – Minimum Wage Increase The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) announces that the Virginia minimum wage rate will increase to $12.77 effective January 1, 2026,…

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: July 29, 2025 NSVRC Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy | Public Comment Open The Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission presents the 2025 update of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for public comment. Public comment will be…

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: July 15, 2025 Key Highlights from the Virginia Chamber As a member of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber, you’re also a proud member of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce-giving you access to a wealth of…