Virginia Beach Tax Push Meets Global Defense Shift | Virginia Beach News

Virginia Beach restaurant owners are rallying against the city’s 6% meals tax, calling it one of the highest in the nation and part of a crushing 11.5% tax burden before tips. The Virginia Beach Restaurant Association is launching “86 the VB Meals Tax” to mobilize businesses and residents, pushing the tax reduction as a top issue in upcoming city council elections. Meanwhile, Newport News saw a major economic boost from the NOODLE Thinkers Convention, generating over $1 million in activity and $58,000 in local tax revenue. On the global stage, former President Trump announced the U.S. will grant Ukraine a license to produce its own Patriot missile interceptors — a major defense boost requested by Ukraine’s president — though actual production remains distant and manufacturers haven’t yet been notified. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66e51c6f2c01380f