RICHMOND (May 15, 2026)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 40 recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
RICHMOND (May 15, 2026)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 40 recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
The Governor’s amendments largely met with legislative approval at the April 7 reconvened session, as legislators accepted all of the Governor’s 18 amendments to the
Governor Northam announced two pieces of positive economic news for the Commonwealth last week as the state released March revenue figures showing continued growth in
PRESENTED 2021 A. ROBERT CHERIN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DEPUTY OR ASSISTANT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY Erin C. Ward (center), pictured with LGA President Lola Rodriguez Perkins
On April 5, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility. The Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has extended their submission deadline for their new FY2022 grant program that seeks to combat hate crimes
Click here for Webinar on liquidity data Budgetary pressures have never been greater for local governments. Stretching every dollar and making certain it works
In a new series of video blogs, our partners at three+one® present their proven methods for turning the tide of economic waves in a changed
Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine and Secretary of Natural Resources Matthew Strickler recently released the interim report on orphan drainage outfalls. This is most often
Governor Northam has offered extensive amendments to HB 2312 (Herring)/SB 1406 (Ebbin), which would establish a path for legalization of marijuana in Virginia. The Governor’s amendments
The General Assembly will consider Governor Northam’s proposed amendments at the reconvened session on Wednesday, April 7. The Governor proposed amendments to 36 bills (including
On April 1, the Commission on School Construction and Modernization held its first meeting to discuss issues related to K-12 school infrastructure. Funding for school
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