Print & Graphic Communications Association (PGCA) Recognized for Critical Role in Legislative Victory
Richmond, VA – Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin has signed into law legislation that extends important sales and use tax exemptions benefiting the printing and graphic communications industry. This significant victory ensures that printing companies across the Commonwealth can remain competitive, preserve jobs, and continue to contribute to Virginia’s economy.
The Print & Graphic Communications Association (PGCA) played a leading role in achieving this outcome through an effective, multi-pronged advocacy effort. PGCA retained a professional lobbyist, organized a coordinated grassroots campaign among its members, testified before legislative committees, and held numerous meetings with key lawmakers throughout the process.
“This is a big win for our members and for the broader business community,” said Melissa Jones, Co-President of PGCA. “By extending these exemptions, Virginia is recognizing the vital role our industry plays in the state’s economy. We are proud to have led the charge.”
The legislation ensures that sales and use tax exemptions remain in place for essential inputs in the printing process, helping businesses control costs and reinvest in innovation, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives.
PGCA extends its gratitude to the bill sponsors, legislative allies, and the Governor for their support and leadership. This success would not have been possible without the active involvement of PGCA members who responded to action alerts, contacted their elected officials, and shared their stories about the impact of the tax exemptions.
PGCA Co-President Tim Freeman commented, “PGCA’s legislative wins such as Virginia and recent industry victories in New York and New Jersey would not be possible without local members, PGCA staff, and our lobbyists talking directly to elected leaders in person or through Zoom meetings. These legislators are inundated with letters and emails from all sides of a particular issue. While grassroots input is important, when you can connect personally, one on one, that is the opportunity to make the crucial points regarding the value of our industry and the damage that can be done through ill-advised legislative efforts. We are proof that when an industry comes together on a local level and speaks with one voice, we can achieve great things.”
For more information about PGCA and its advocacy efforts, please visit printcommunications.org/advocacy/.
Print & Graphic Communications Association is the trade association representing printing, packaging, mailing, and related businesses in New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Contact:
Tim Freeman
Co-President
Print & Graphic Communications Association
(716) 691-3211
tim@printcommunications.org
