Government Affairs

The Greater Richmond Chamber works hard to ensure those in the region have the information and resources they need to stay abreast of key issues impacting businesses in the community every day.

IN SESSION: A Legislative Update Series

 GET LEGISLATIVE UPDATES FROM THE CHAMBER IN REAL TIME, VIA TWITTER - USE HASHTAG #GRCRob. 
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• WEEK 8 RE-CAP
We’re now down to the final week of Session, and the House and Senate are almost totally finished with their legislative work.  The budget is truly the last major issue left to be resolved.  Since that is the case, I’d like to take a moment to let you know a little about how the budget conference works. > read more

• WEEK 7 RE-CAP
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• WEEK 6 RE-CAP
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• WEEK 5 RE-CAP
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• WEEK 4 RE-CAP
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• WEEK 3 RE-CAP
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• WEEK 2 RE-CAP
> read more (posted 01.27.10)

• WEEK 1 RE-CAP
> read more (posted 01.20.10) 

Citizens are encouraged to be a part of the legislative process (Courtesty of Virginia Capitol Foundation):
(1) Come to the Capitol for a tour - call (804) 698-1788 for group tours.
(2) Sit in the Chamber Gallery to watch the legislators conduct the people's business - each chamber seats 99 persons on a first-come, first-served basis. The Session can be viewed live in any of the Capitol or General Assembly Building committee rooms.
(3) Watch the action live if you can't come to the Capitol > House | Senate
(4) Contact your legislator - identify your delegate and senator online here.
(5) Attend a committee meeting or request an opportunity to testify > learn how
(6) Track the progress of up to five bills of interest to you. Register for this free service here.
(7) For the links above and for more information visit www.virginiacapitol.gov.

ISSUES INCLUDE:
• Healthcare Reform
• 2009-2010 Chamber Public Policy Agenda