Behavioral Health Commission Discusses Implementation of STEP-VA
The Behavioral Health Commission dedicated its July 26 meeting to exploring the implementation of STEP-VA, receiving briefings from the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) as well as from two Community Services Boards (CSBs), representing urban and rural perspectives. STEP-VA is a phased initiative that requires nine services to be offered by […]
Alternative Custody Workgroup Begins to Consider Recommendations
The workgroup studying options to increase the use of alternative custody arrangements for individuals who are subject to an emergency custody order (ECO) or a temporary detention order (TDO) held its third meeting on August 9. This workgroup was established by legislation passed during the 2022 General Assembly session in response to the continuing stresses […]
VACo announces the 2022 Achievement Awards winners
Virginia Counties Recognized for Model Programs RICHMOND (August 5, 2022)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 29 recipients of the 2022 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 100 submissions. Winning entries focused on addressing issues of the pandemic, connecting citizens, and other challenges that counties face […]
VACo on the Go – County officials represent Virginia at the NACo Conference
Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission – A Revolution of Ideas
Visit Botetourt County and the Botetourt County Courthouse
Location: 1 West Main Street / Roanoke Street Built: 1972 – 1974 Style: Modern Colonial Architect: Hinnant, Addison and Hinnant of Lexington Contractor: Montgomery Construction Company Description: The building faces south and is a two story red colored brick and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Fincastle. The […]
I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan Continues Progress
Members of the I-81 Advisory Committee from across the Commonwealth gathered in Roanoke on July 7th to discuss the status of the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan. The role of the Committee is to advise or make any recommendations to the Commonwealth Transportation Board regarding the Plan. The meeting was positive in that updates to Interstate-81, […]
Governor Youngkin Announces Significant FY 2022 General Fund Revenue Surplus
Governor Youngkin announced last week that the state ended FY 2022 with a $1.94 billion General Fund (GF) revenue surplus. The Governor will present more detailed information to the “money committees” on August 19, but based on the preliminary figures in the Governor’s July 21 announcement, state GF revenue collections far outpaced the forecast of […]
JLARC Presents VRS Oversight Report
As part of their July 6 meeting, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) presented an oversight report of the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) as required by the Code of Virginia. The health and well-being of VRS is important to local governments as it administers retirement programs and other benefit programs for state and local […]
Alternative Custody Workgroup Discusses Challenges and Opportunities at Second Meeting
The workgroup studying options to increase the use of alternative custody arrangements for individuals who are subject to an emergency custody order (ECO) or a temporary detention order (TDO) met for the second time on July 12 and discussed in more depth several topics that were initially raised at the group’s first meeting. This workgroup […]
Upcoming FOIA Training
Dear Interested Parties: The Virginia FOIA Advisory Council is hosting the following live webinar FOIA trainings starting this month. The webinars are free to attend and are approved for DCJS or CLE credit, as appropriate. Links to register can be found below and on our website. If you are interested in receiving DCJS or CLE credit, […]
Dinwiddie County Hosts Regions 1 & 4 for Discussion of Economic Development, School Capital Needs, and More
Dinwiddie County Hosts Regions 1 & 4 for Discussion of Economic Development, School Capital Needs, and More Dinwiddie County hosted representatives of VACo Regions 1 and 4 and three members of the area’s General Assembly delegation on July 21 for VACo’s fourth regional meeting of the year. Dinwiddie County Chairman and former VACo President Harrison […]
Regions 5 and 7 Discuss Housing, Solar, Workforce, and More in Fluvanna County
Regions 5 and 7 Discuss Housing, Solar, Workforce, and More in Fluvanna County Fluvanna County hosted representatives of VACo Regions 5 and 7 on July 12 for a robust discussion of regional priorities, including updates from Delegate Sally Hudson and Delegate Tara Durant on top issues in the General Assembly and opportunities to collaborate with […]
Workgroup on jail fees holds initial meeting
A workgroup to make recommendations regarding the reduction or elimination of certain fees charged to individuals incarcerated in local or regional jails held its first meeting on June 22. The State Board of Local and Regional Jails convened the group at the direction of legislation passed during the 2022 General Assembly session. As introduced, the […]
Visit Bland County and the Bland County Courthouse
Location: 612 Main Street / Fairground Street Built: 1888 – 1889 Style: Colonial Revival Architect: John I Corder Contractor: John I Corder Description: The building faces northeast and is a two story red colored brick and wood structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Bland. The northeast front has a […]
Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Website Goes Online
Legislation enacted during the 2022 session of the General Assembly takes effect today requiring public bodies to report cybersecurity incidents to the Virginia Fusion Center within 24 hours from when the incident was discovered. This Administration supported legislation was filed and enacted in order to improve the Commonwealth’s ability to catalogue and analyze various cybersecurity […]