FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY:
Senator Ryan McDougle Joins Wal-Mart on August 4
to Kick-off Virginia’s First Tax Holiday
Wal-Mart will extend tax-free discount to include computers and computer equipment in addition to back-to school supplies
Who: Senator Ryan McDougle (R-Mechanicsville)
Mechanicsville Wal-Mart Store Manager David Bickle
They will be available for interviews to discuss how the new Virginia tax holiday will help working families, as well as which back-to-school items are included in the special tax-free weekend.
Where: Wal-Mart Supercenter
7430 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

When: Friday, August 4, 2006 — 10:30 AM
What: Wal-Mart will host Senator Ryan McDougle on August 4 to launch Virginia’s first-ever sales tax holiday.
Wal-Mart stores throughout Virginia are adding all computers and equipment to the list of back-to-school items included in the three-day savings event, August 4-6.

Wal-Mart will offer special tax-free savings on all computers, computer equipment and computer accessories at every price, as well as school supplies costing $20 or less per item, or clothing, including footwear, priced at $100 or less per article. A checklist of eligible items, including supplies required by local schools, is available at the store; tax-free savings are available for in-store purchases only.

About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and SAM’S CLUB locations in the United States. The company also operates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, South Korea and the United Kingdom. The company’s securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and NYSE Arca, formerly the Pacific Stock Exchange, under the symbol WMT. More information about Wal-Mart can be found by visiting www.walmartfacts.com. Online merchandise sales are available at www.walmart.com.

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Senator McDougle Kicks Off

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday with Prime Outlets

Williamsburg – This morning Senator Ryan McDougle (R-Hanover) and representatives of the Prime Outlets Williamsburg kicked off Virginia’s first Back to School Sales Tax Holiday with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. This special event drew a large crowd as shoppers started to arrive at Prime Outlets to take advantage of the sales tax free weekend starting Friday morning, August 4th and ending on Sunday, August 6th. Prime Outlets is extending its hours from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Prime Outlets features over 90 brand name stores and ranks in the top 10 outlet centers in the industry.

As a result of new legislation that Senator McDougle sponsored this year, Virginia residents and visitors will benefit from Virginia’s first ever sales tax holiday on school related items. Examples of items that will result in the 5% savings include school supplies valued at $20 or less per item and footwear and clothing valued at $100 or less per item/pair. A tax discount during the critical back-to-school shopping season will stimulate retail sales and contribute significantly to the Virginia economy.

In addition to exempting school supplies and clothing, retailers may also choose to absorb the sales tax on “non-exempt” merchandise. Stores that do not sell school-related items may voluntarily participate in this program. Virginia joins 12 states, including North Carolina, Maryland and the District of Columbia, by enacting this legislation. Instead of individuals traveling to neighboring states to take advantage of the tax-free status, families will benefit locally.

“From the beginning, all the retailers seemed very interested in the legislative process of this beneficial new law, and today I am pleased to be able to help Prime Outlets kick off Virginia’s first sales tax holiday. We predict that the weekend will be a huge success for consumers, retailers and the Commonwealth,” said McDougle.

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Hanover National Night Out A Big Success

Mechanicsville, VA – To celebrate the 23rd National Night Out, 70% of the families in the Huntington Woods Subdivision in Mechanicsville participated in a neighborhood party on August 1st. Jim McLaughlin from the Hanover Sheriff’s Office presented Huntington Woods with their Neighborhood Watch sign to officially recognize the subdivision as the newest Neighborhood Watch Program in Hanover County. To escape the extreme heat, children played on a special moonwalk waterslide provided by the neighborhood.

Hanover Board of Supervisor Member, Bob Setliff attended as well as Delegate Frank Hargrove and Senator Ryan McDougle, who commented, “We are fortunate to have a dedicated Sheriff’s Office who works hard with the community to ensure safety and well being for all.”

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness in our communities. It generates support for and participation in local anti-crime programs and strengthens neighborhood spirit and police – community partnerships. The event also sends a clear message to criminals about the anti- crime organization of the neighborhood.

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