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5.6.08
The Coalition Letter on Transportation was sent to the Governor and all members of the General Assembly.
4.29.08
Read the latest Chamber Briefings.
4.7.08
Letter Requesting Congressman Wittman to Support the Colombian Free Trade Agreement
3.19.08
Letter Requesting Congressman Boucher to Oppose the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Letter Requesting Congressman Scott to Oppose the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Talking Points
3.13.08
2008 Summary of General Labor, Employment Law, and Health Insurance Legislation
3.12.08
2008 Summary of Unemployment Compensation Legislation
3.12.08
2008 Summary of Workers' Compensation Legislation
3.7.08
Letter to the Governor regarding Transportation
3.5.08
Letter to Gov. Kaine regarding Unemployment Compensation
2.29.08
VA Supreme Court Overturns Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Taxes
2.28.08
Letter to Support HB 250, a Small Employer Managed Care Health Insurance Program
2.25.08
The business community’s contacts paid off Monday when the remaining Homestead Exemption bill was referred from the Senate floor to a Senate Committee and carried over for the year. The final vote was 21-19. That action essentially puts to rest one of the most contentious business issues of the session.
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2.25.08
Payday Lending Letter
2.22.08
Virginia Chamber's BCWC makes further recommendations for Workers' Comp. Commission Judge
2.20.08
Letter Requesting the Members of the Senate NOT to report HJR4, the Homestead Amendement
2.20.08
The House Resolution permitting a Homestead Exemption in Virginia was reported from a Senate Committee on Tuesday on an 11-4 vote. The bill moves to the Senate floor where it could come up later this week. There seems to be no disagreement now that the bill’s intent is to shift property taxes from homeowners to other taxpayers, an argument we’ve been making for months.
Contact your Senator NOW!
2.14.08
Letter Requesting the Members of the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee NOT to Report HJR 4, the Homestead Amendment
2.12.08
The Senate resolution permitting a Homestead Exemption in Virginia failed last week, leaving an identical House passed measure that again must be defeated in the Senate. Intense pressure will mount in the coming days to move this measure to the Senate floor, where it could pass.
Make those contacts now!
2.11.08
NFIB-Virginia and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce respectfully request that you not approve SB 645, a bill to mandate coverage of prosthetics.
2.10.08
Last Friday, a House Committee unanimously reported a substitute version of Delegate Landes’ DEQ Boards bill that has been endorsed by all interested business, agricultural and environmental organizations. This puts to rest the most contentious environmental proposal of the Session. A Senate Committee will consider an identical bill on Monday. It is expected to pass.
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2.8.08
The business community’s contacts were heard on Thursday when a Homestead Exemption bill failed to report from the Senate Finance Committee on an 8-8 vote.
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2.7.08
Letter to Senate in support of SB 768, the proffer reform bill
2.5.08
Letter to Governor Kaine in opposition to the Homestead Exemption from Council On State Taxation (COST)
2.1.08
Please ask your Senator to OPPOSE the "Homestead Exemption!"
Homestead Letter to the Senate of Virginia and Lieutenant Governor Bolling
2.1.08
Virginia Chamber's BCWC Recommends Workers' Comp. Judge
1.30.08
The Weldon Cooper Center for Public Policy confirmed yesterday Virginia’s rush to enact a “Homestead Exemption” for owner-occupied residences is the wrong way to target tax relief to tax strapped homeowners. Contacts from you are needed now to derail this effort.
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1.30.08
Real Estate Tax Relief Would Only Shift Tax Burden; Localities Ought to Restrain Spending Instead
1.30.08
Problems with the Proposed Homestead Constitutional Amendment
1.17.08
Contact your state Delegate and Senator now and ask that they SUPPORT SB 423 and HB 1332!
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1.8.08
Joint Letter Opposing the "Homestead Exemption" 1.8.08
12.7.07
Virginia Chamber of Commerce 2008 Business Agenda
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5.20.2008
Virginia Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual Golf Classic
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5.21.2008
Business Networking Luncheon
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5.2.2008
VIRGINIA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES "FANTASTIC 50” COMPANIES for 2008
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3.30.2008
Transportation fixes urged Chamber chairman says Va.'s business reputation at stake
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1.29.2008
Winter Board 2008 Conclusions
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1.28.2008
Mike Daniels to Lead Virginia Chamber of Commerce
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1.22.2008
Chamber Day Draws Top Leadership
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11.6.2007
Virginia Chamber Names New Director of Sales and Membership Development
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9.19.2007
VA Chamber Chairman Julien Patterson Speaks at Congressional Luncheon
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8.23.2007
VA Chamber Releases Easy-to-Read Guides to Employment Law
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