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“Money Committees” Hold Annual Retreats
The “money committees” held their annual pre-session retreats last week, with the House Appropriations and House Finance Committees meeting in Richmond on November 16 and 17 and the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee gathering in Roanoke on November 18 and 19. These meetings traditionally offer an overview of state and national economic conditions and staff’s […]
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS HONOR CYNTHIA E. HUDSON
PICTURED – Cynthia E. Hudson, recipient of the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia Edward J. Finnegan/Elizabeth D. Whiting Award for Distinguished Service. The Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. (LGA) awarded its highest honor, the Edward J. Finnegan/Elizabeth D. Whiting Award for Distinguished Service, to Cynthia E. Hudson, currently an attorney with Sands Anderson PC […]
VACo Recognizes Graduates of the Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program
RICHMOND (November 16, 2021)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) recognized the 16th graduating class of the Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program during VACo’s 87th Annual Conference. The Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program provides training to enhance the leadership and decision-making skills of county supervisors in the Commonwealth. The 18 graduates of the 18-month certification program […]
Meg Bohmke Elected VACo President for 2021-2022
RICHMOND (November 16, 2021)— The membership of the Virginia Association of Counties elected Stafford County Supervisor Meg Bohmke as 2021-2022 President during VACo’s 87th Annual Conference, which was held in Norfolk. Bohmke and other newly elected officers started their terms at VACo’s Annual Business Meeting on November 16. Bohmke succeeds Fairfax County Chairman Jeffrey C. […]
VACo 87th Annual Conference Breakout Sessions
Every year education is the foundation and the focus of the VACo Annual Conference. Attendees gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Virginia’s Counties. This gained knowledge benefits elected and staff leaders as they apply the information and skills they learn from experts and peers to their positions back home. Below are […]
VACo and VML Host Webinar on Opioid Litigation Settlement and Opioid Abatement Fund
VACo along with VML hosted representatives from the Office of the Attorney General, local government attorneys, and law firms involved in litigation with opioid manufacturers and distributors for a webinar on October 25 to inform localities about participation in the $26 billion national settlement with Janssen (a manufacturer of opioids) and several opioid distributors. Virginia […]
Marcus Alert Implementation Update
VACo hosted a webinar on October 27 with representatives from Prince William County, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services, and Henrico County to discuss implementation of the Marcus Alert initiative. VACo expresses its appreciation to the presenters for sharing their experiences developing their local plans and preparing for implementation at the local level. Click here to view video. […]
Visit Halifax County and the Staunton River State Park
Staunton River State Park is one of the six original state parks that opened in June 1936. It is located on 1,597 acres along the shoreline of the John H. Kerr Reservoir (also known as Buggs Island Lake), as well as the Dan and Staunton rivers. The largest lake in Virginia is only one of […]
Virginia Board of Education Prescribes New Standards of Quality and Reviews New Rebenchmarking Figures for the 2022-2024 Biennium
On October 20 and 21, the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) met to finalize its revisions to the Standards of Quality (SOQs), which set minimum requirements that must be met by all local school divisions for K-12 education in Virginia. The Board voted to prescribe the revised SOQs to the Governor and General Assembly. The […]
Introducing a New Associate Member – EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. PBC
Get to Know VACo Associate Members – Granite
VACo and Nationwide Retirement Webinar on Social Security
Commission on Youth Seeks Public Comment on Proposals Regarding Workforce Development for Foster Care Youth
The Virginia Commission on Youth adopted a study mandate in May directing the convening of an advisory group to undertake a review of current policies, practices, and programs in Virginia that support youth aging out of foster care and the development of recommendations to improve workforce development opportunities for youth in foster care. The advisory […]
Share your thoughts to the VACo Region Reapportionment Committee
VACo’s reapportionment committee has been formed under the leadership of Chair Steve Bowen and Vice Chair Penny Gross and is in the process of collecting information to assist in the reapportionment process. The committee seeks your input on regional representation on the VACo Board of Directors. Please share your thoughts by clicking on this link […]