VACo has released its 2026 Legislative Program, which was adopted by membership on November 11 at the Annual Business Meeting. The 2026 Legislative Program was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document has a host
VACo has released its 2026 Legislative Program, which was adopted by membership on November 11 at the Annual Business Meeting. The 2026 Legislative Program was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document has a host
On May 14, Governor Northam released an update on state General Fund revenues through April 2020, and Secretary of Finance Aubrey Layne briefed the House
By VACo General Counsel Phyllis Errico, recently elected VSAE President Never in our lifetime has it been so important to work together, to do our
Elizabeth Marshall and Carrie Hearne The Virginia Solar Initiative of the Center for Economic and Policy Studies at UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
There’s nothing quite like launching a novel business designed to strengthen local governments than during a global novel coronavirus pandemic. As with all things though,
As the country begins to reopen, OMNIA Partners is available to help source your most crucial needs. Per the Office Depot contract, there are KN95
Legislators met on April 22 for the annual reconvened session under far different circumstances from those in place when the legislature adjourned March 12, the
Representatives from VACo Regions 1 and 2 broke new ground on April 30 by participating in VACo’s first regional meeting to be conducted by virtual
Legislation providing long-sought additional taxing authority for counties received final approval by the legislature at the April 22 reconvened session. HB 785 (Watts and Kilgore)
Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, the fourth relief measure aimed at combatting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, on
Historic Fincastle boasts with southern charm and is deeply routed in historical significance. Fincastle is a designated Lewis and Clark community, having ties to both
Rendering of Rockingham County’s future emergency response station at 2654 Port Republic Road Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) wants to first thank all local government public
A recent Clarke County Board of Supervisors meeting concluded with gifts and expressions of gratitude for Berryville District representative Mary L.C. Daniel, who officially left
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