SB 919 (Salim) / HB 2619 (Helmer) would require the governing body of any county that contracts with a private company to provide transportation services, to provide any employee of the private company compensation and benefits that
SB 919 (Salim) / HB 2619 (Helmer) would require the governing body of any county that contracts with a private company to provide transportation services, to provide any employee of the private company compensation and benefits that
After years of legislative efforts and debate, Governor Northam has announced that Virginia is finally set to officially join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, becoming
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)
Governor Northam announced on July 9 that Virginia’s FY 2020 shortfall was smaller than originally anticipated, with a General Fund (GF) deficit of approximately $236.5
The Department of the Treasury issued updated guidance on the timing of expenditure of Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars on June 30 and provided an additional
NOTE | UPDATE To all interested parties: We are aware that some users have had buffering issues with the local elected officials FOIA training course we
On July 1, VACo hosted a webinar with staff from the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) to discuss the approximately 877,000 unemployment claims that been filed
The Hilton Norfolk The Main will be the host hotel for this year’s VACo Annual Conference on November 8-10. We made the temporary move because
A lifetime of work inevitably leaves its mark. In Carol Cameron’s case – her labor has left an imprint that will last for many years
POWHATAN, VA – Edward N. (“Ned”) Smither will assume the position of County Administrator for Powhatan County on August 1, 2020. Smither brings over 16
The letters honor aspects of Wytheville’s history that have made an impact on the community. L represents the influence of the railroad. O showcases a
Sources of funding for K-12 school renovation, modernization, and construction costs continue to be a challenge for many localities in Virginia. However, one locality in
Legislation enacted in 2019 directed the State Board of Corrections to establish minimum standards for behavioral health care in local and regional jails, to include
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