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New ABC laws go into effect July 1
One measure would allow outdoor alcohol consumption in designated local districts
Starting July 1, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) will begin enforcing new laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly during its 2021 session, including allowing localities to create
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ABC stores return to pre-pandemic hours Friday
For more than a year, stores have been open for fewer hours
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Officials with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority announced Tuesday that all ABC stores will return to pre-pandemic operating hours on Friday. For more than a year, Virginia’s ABC stores
Northam seeks to include part-time workers in state IRA fund
Other bills expanding rail service, broadband and alcohol service signed into law
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has proposed a change to a bill to allow part-time employees to participate in a newly created state-administered retirement fund for workers without 401(k) access, the
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Northam signs alcohol, ‘games of skill’ bills into law
To-go drinks will continue, gambling machines rebuffed
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Friday that he has signed several bills into law, including ones that allow for the delivery and take-out of alcoholic beverages and the ban of
Virginia ABC announces Pappy Van Winkle lotteries
Entrants will vie to purchase collectable whiskey
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On Wednesday, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority announced that several highly prized Pappy Van Winkle whiskey products will be entered into an online lottery in March and April. The
Va. ABC recognized as top alcohol enforcement agency
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority wins North American award
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The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) won the Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency of the Year award from the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA), the agency announced Wednesday. This
ABC reports record $1.2B in FY 2020 revenue
Sales to restaurants and hospitality businesses down 19%, however
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The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) broke its gross revenue record again during fiscal year 2020, reporting $1.2 billion in gross revenue, the ABC announced Wednesday. Last year, the
Virginia ABC stores cut operating hours
ABC stores will be open from noon to 7 p.m. starting March 27.
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Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) is reducing operating hours at all of its statewide retail locations starting Friday, March 27. ABC’s 388
Richmond ABC store near VCU closes due to COVID-19
ABC store employee's roommate tested positive for coronavirus.
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A Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) retail store near Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond has been closed until further notice after a store employee’s roommate tested positive for COVID-19.
Virginia ABC breaks ground on $91M HQ in Hanover County
The project is expected to be completed in 2021.
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Gov. Ralph Northam led a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority’s $91 million state headquarters complex in Hanover County, expected to open next year. Virginia ABC’s