Subcommittee carries over bill to eliminate Virginia grocery tax amid local funding concerns Sponsor proposed SB 9 to end the state grocery tax and backfill localities; supporters said it would benefit people on fixed incomes, but local governments told the panel they fear dependence on state appropriations and cited a prior hold‑harmless shortfall; the subcommittee carried the bill over for further work.

Virginia is on the brink of eliminating its grocery tax, but local governments are raising concerns about financial support—what's the future hold for your grocery bills?

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