RICHMOND, Va. -- While most new Virginia laws take effect on July 1, more than half a dozen laws are taking effect Jan. 1, bringing changes to wages, social media use, healthcare coverage and consumer ...

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On Jan. 1, eight states will reduce individual income tax rates, and Ohio will transition to a single-rate income tax, eliminating the higher rate for its top tax bracket, according to a new report ...

Expands access to domestic and sexual violence leave and safety accommodations to include workers who are victims of hate crimes, which also affects “safe” time reasons under separate paid sick and ...