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
Franklin County’s highest peak is Cahas Mountain at 3,571 feet. Whichever way you pronounce it (kay-HOSS, kuh-HAZE, kuh-HAY, etc.), it’s one of the iconic mountains
Members of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) were briefed by Commission staff on December 14 on the results of an extensive review
Through Virginia Housing’s new Innovative Demonstrations Program, three affordable housing developments will soon take shape, allowing prospective homebuyers the opportunity to live in safe, attractive
Streamlining key processes for local governments across the nation is a cornerstone of the MUNIRevs company foundation. MUNIRevs CEO, Erin Neer, has witnessed firsthand the
Congress appears to be nearing a deal on a new coronavirus relief package and could vote on it as early as the end of the
Members of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) were briefed by Commission staff on December 14 on the Commission’s annual oversight report on
On July 15, 2020 Virginia adopted an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for Infectious Disease Prevention: SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19, 16VAC25-220. With the temporary standard
VACo recently joined the Virginia Faces of Transit Coalition, which is an effort organized by the Virginia Transit Association (VTA) to promote the benefits of
The next meeting of the Commonwealth Connect Coalition is scheduled for December 17. Topics of discussion will include a preview of the 2021 General Assembly
The Visitor’s Center at Smith Mountain is open to the public with a view overlooking the dam. Exhibits tell the history of the dam and
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