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Made in Virginia – New Procurement Preference Law

On July 1, 2024, Virginia enacted a new law for procurement processes favoring goods manufactured in Virginia. This initiative aims to boost the local economy and support Virginia-based manufacturers. The VMA was proud to support this important legislation that...

2023 Virginia Legislative Competitiveness Scorecard

RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee (VMAPAC) and Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) released the 2023 Virginia Legislative Competitiveness Scorecard. This year legislators were scored based on 73 VMA priority and...

Va. Senate Democrats kill effort to repeal electric car rule

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Senate Democrats on Tuesday defeated several Republican efforts to repeal a so-called “clean cars” law that aims to reduce carbon pollution through the adoption of California’s stringent rules for vehicle emissions. The committee vote...

Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan wins Democratic nomination to fill Rep. McEachin’s seat

Jennifer McClellan won the nomination with 23,661 votes in Tuesday’s firehouse primary over Sen. Joe Morrissey, who netted just 3,782, and two other candidates. She will be the overwhelming favorite in the heavily Democratic 4th Congressional District when a special...