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Virginia became a colony in 1624 and entered the union on June 25, 1788, the tenth state to do so. Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England, the “Virgin Queen” and is also known as the …

Jul 29, 2025 · The minimum wage applies to most employees in Virginia, including full-time, part-time, and temporary workers. However, certain exemptions exist, such as for some seasonal and job …

Virginia DMV offers a variety of licensing, registration, documentation and safety services to individuals and businesses, including Virginia Mobile ID.

Virginia Retirement System; service retirement allowance for certain judges. The law provides that judges appointed or elected to an original term commencing on or after July 1, 2026, shall have their …

On November 2, 2010, the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia ratified an amendment adding Section 6-A to the Constitution of Virginia, providing for a real estate tax exemption for certain …

Apply for Unemployment Benefits in Virginia if you've lost your job or had hours reduced. Gather required information and file your claim within the first week.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is a state supervised and locally administered social services system. Providing oversight and guidance to 120 local offices across the state, VDSS …

Oct 22, 2025 · Virginia Statewide Active Transportation Count Network: This online interactive map displays raw bicycle and pedestrian count data from across Virginia's network of active transportation …

NOTICE: This Commonwealth of Virginia system belongs to the Department of Taxation (Virginia Tax) and is intended for use by authorized persons to interact with Virginia Tax in order to submit and …