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  Leading from the front: Why we are “all-in” on EVs in Virginia February 2021 Since EVs first began appearing, the internal combustion engine (ICE) powered automotive industry has been

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Capitol Briefs 2021 | Issue 6

Measures boosting EVs pass General Assembly More state funding urgently needed; class action lawsuits coming to Virginia? Session 2021, Issue 6 February 23, 2021 The General Assembly spent last week finishing

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Capitol Briefs 2021 | Issue 7

As General Assembly special session draws to a close, measures promoting EVs head to governor’s desk State budget does not include funding for EV rebate program Session 2021, Issue 7

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Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 1

Back in Richmond with new faces and new issues impacting dealers Session 2022, Issue 1 January 17, 2022 Last Wednesday, January 12, the Virginia General Assembly began its 2022 Regular

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Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 3

Your Voice Matters: Dealers Push Warranty/Recall Fair Reimbursement Bill toward Success Session 2022, Issue 3 January 31, 2022 VADA had a busy and successful week. Our priority legislation HB 259

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Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 4

Warranty/Recall Fair Reimbursement legislation backed by VADA unanimously passes House and Senate Session 2022, Issue 4 February 7, 2022 Greetings from VADA, The General Assembly is in full action as

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Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 6

As General Assembly passes halfway point, budget and EV rebate in spotlight Session 2022, Issue 6 February 21, 2022 The Legislature experienced “Crossover Day” last week on Wednesday, February 16.

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Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 7

Warranty/recall bill keeps on rolling to final passage, money for EV rebates not included in budget Session 2022, Issue 7 February 28, 2022 LISTEN to this week’s Capitol Briefs in

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 2

Unanimous, bipartisan support for franchise bills Note: Both the House and Senate versions of VADA’s franchise protection bills passed the full chambers with unanimous support on January 25. We will

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 5

A slower week as franchise legislation heads to Governor 2023 Session, Issue 5 February 13, 2023 Last week was General Assembly’s “crossover” period when the bills from the House move

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