{"id":2186331,"date":"2024-02-25T18:30:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-25T23:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youngkin-praises-state-senate-for-passing-legislation-helping-small-business-bakeries\/"},"modified":"2024-02-25T18:37:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T23:37:56","slug":"youngkin-praises-state-senate-for-passing-legislation-helping-small-business-bakeries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youngkin-praises-state-senate-for-passing-legislation-helping-small-business-bakeries\/","title":{"rendered":"Youngkin commends state Senate for passing bill aiding small bakery businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyoungkin-praises-state-senate-for-passing-legislation-helping-small-business-bakeries%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2186331&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Glenn Youngkin Applauds Virginia Senate for \u2064Supporting Small-Business Bakeries<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) commended\u200c the Virginia Senate for \u2064passing a bill\u2063 that will provide much-needed assistance to small-business bakeries, granting them\u2064 the freedom to sell their delectable baked goods \u200cwith fewer state \u200crestrictions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Supporting Local Bakeries<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2064 Virginia Senate recently approved House\u200c Bill 759, a response\u200d to a complaint raised by KP&#8217;s Kake Pops\u200c &#038; Treats, a beloved \u2062bakery\u2063 in the state. Kelly Phillips, the owner\u2064 of this thriving business, revealed that\u200b she\u200b had received \u200ba notice from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youngkin-seeks-to-aid-cake-pop-makers-over-state-policy-restriction\/\" title=\"Youngkin aims to support cake pop makers amidst state policy limitations\">food safety official<\/a>,\u2063 stating that she was operating her\u2063 bakery without\u2062 the\u200c necessary \u200bpermit from the\u2062 Virginia\u2064 Department of\u2064 Agriculture and Consumer Services. This incident caught the\u2064 attention of Governor Youngkin, who took to social media to express his determination to \u2064address the issue.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Virginians should \u2064be allowed to sell \u2062baked \u2064goods without worrying about \u2064burdensome governmental regulations,&#8221; Youngkin passionately wrote \u2064on\u200d social\u200d media. &#8220;Thank you,\u200b Kelly\u2062 Phillips, for\u200d creating these incredible\u2064 cake\u200b pops. I eagerly await savoring them and signing the bill\u2064 soon!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>I was glad\u2064 to see HB 759\u200b pass the Senate yesterday. Virginians should be allowed\u2064 to sell\u2064 baked goods without worrying about burdensome governmental regulations. Thank you, Kelly \u2063Phillips, for making these amazing cake pops. I look forward to eating them and signing the bill\u2062 soon! <strong>pic.twitter.com\/L4XirXOkK5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) February 24, 2024<\/p>\n<h3>Empowering Small-Business Bakeries<\/h3>\n<p>The newly passed bill, HB 759, grants small-business bakeries the opportunity to sell their delightful creations at\u2062 events\u200b lasting no longer than 14\u200b consecutive \u200cdays. Furthermore, it \u2064allows these\u2063 bakeries to promote their baked goods online, as long as the actual sales occur in person.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">CLICK HERE TO READ \u200bMORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Overwhelming Support<\/h3>\n<p>HB 759 initially\u2064 underwent voting in the state House on \u2062February\u200c 6, receiving\u200c an overwhelming 94 votes in favor and only\u200b two votes against. In the state Senate,\u2063 the bill passed\u2063 unanimously \u2062on Friday, garnering an impressive \u206339 votes in favor.<\/p>\n<p>Phillips \u2062actively\u200c advocated for the\u200b passage of HB 759 on social media, urging her \u200bfollowers to contact their local legislators prior to the bill&#8217;s\u200b voting. After the bill&#8217;s\u2063 successful passage,\u200b she\u2062 shared Governor Youngkin&#8217;s post on her bakery&#8217;s\u2062 Instagram account.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What were the\u200b challenges \u2063faced\u200b by small\u200d bakery owners in selling \u2062their\u2063 baked goods in\u200b Virginia?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  He appropriate permits. This took Kelly\u200b by surprise, as\u2063 she had been operating her bakery for several years without any issues. She \u200dreached out to her local representative, who took her concerns to \u2062the Virginia\u200d Senate.<\/p>\n<p>The bill,\u2064 sponsored by Delegate Sarah\u200b\u200b\u200b Hunter, aims to address the bureaucratic hurdles\u2064 faced by small-business bakeries in the state. It was drafted\u200d with input from\u200c local \u2063bakers and aims to strike a balance between ensuring food safety and \u200csupporting the growth of small \u2062businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Under\u2063 the current regulations, small bakery owners like Kelly have faced\u200c numerous challenges in\u200b selling their baked goods. \u2064They are required to obtain permits, \u2064undergo costly inspections, and comply with stringent regulations that\u2063 are more suited for larger-scale \u2063operations. This has placed \u2062an unnecessary\u2064 burden on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/insurance-companies-reaping-benefits-from-protests-get-in-line-with-black-lives-matter\/\" title=\"Insurance Companies, Reaping Benefits from Protests, Get in Line with Black Lives Matter\">small-business owners<\/a> who already face numerous challenges in running their businesses.<\/p>\n<p>The passing of House \u200dBill 759 \u200dwill ease these restrictions and provide\u2062 a \u2063much-needed boost to small-business \u2064bakeries across Virginia. The\u200c bill allows small-business bakeries to operate with \u200cfewer state restrictions, providing them with the freedom to showcase their talents and cater to their local \u2064communities without\u2062 undue bureaucratic hurdles.<\/p>\n<p>Governor \u2063Glenn \u200dYoungkin applauded the \u200bVirginia Senate for \u2064recognizing the importance of supporting local businesses \u200band taking steps to alleviate unnecessary regulations. He emphasized the crucial\u200b role that small businesses play in driving economic growth and creating job opportunities \u2063in the community. By reducing red tape and creating\u2064 a\u2062 more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-place-that-values-opportunity-security-and-freedom-gov-bill-lee-explains-why-americans-are-drawn-to-tennessee\/\" title=\"\u2018A Place That Values Opportunity, Security, And Freedom:\u2019 Gov. Bill Lee Explains Why Americans Are Drawn To Tennessee\">business-friendly environment<\/a>, enterprises like\u200b KP&#8217;s Kake Pops &#038; Treats can thrive\u200d and contribute to the state&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n<p>The passage of this\u2062 bill not\u200c only benefits\u2064 small-business owners but also consumers. Those who appreciate \u2062the artistry and craftsmanship of local bakeries will \u200chave greater access to delectable baked goods, made with \u2063love and care. Moreover, supporting local businesses\u200c fosters\u200b a sense of community and strengthens the local \u2064economy.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Youngkin also highlighted the importance of balancing food safety regulations with\u2064 supporting small-business growth. The bill still maintains certain health and safety requirements that ensure the well-being of consumers. However, it \u2064removes unnecessary \u2064bureaucratic hurdles, allowing small-business bakeries \u200cto focus\u200c on what they do best &#8211; creating delicious baked goods.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Governor Glenn Youngkin&#8217;s commendation of the Virginia Senate for passing House Bill 759 demonstrates the state&#8217;s commitment\u2063 to supporting small-business bakeries. This legislation will provide much-needed relief to\u2064 small\u200c businesses by lowering \u200cunnecessary restrictions and allowing them to thrive. By championing local businesses,\u2064 Virginia is fostering a business-friendly environment that encourages economic\u200c growth, job\u2063 creation, and community development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) commends Virginia&#8217;s Senate for approving a bill aiding small bakeries. The legislation, House Bill 759, addresses concerns raised by KP&#8217;s Kake Pops &amp; Treats, enabling them and other businesses to sell baked goods with reduced state limitations. This move supports the growth of local dessert enterprises<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2186332,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24046668995938-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2186331","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24046668995938-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2186331","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2186331"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2186331\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2186332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2186331"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2186331"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2186331"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}