By Jared Council
Tort reform and higher taxes are part of the slate of new laws affecting businesses that took effect July 1.
The sales tax in the commonwealth is increasing from 5 percent to 5.3 percent, thanks to a major transportation deal reached by the Virginia General Assembly earlier this year. Several business trade groups - which are traditionally opposed to sales tax hikes because of consumer distaste - didn't object to the increase.
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