SB 919 (Salim) / HB 2619 (Helmer) would require the governing body of any county that contracts with a private company to provide transportation services, for the contract to include provisions requiring any employee of the
SB 919 (Salim) / HB 2619 (Helmer) would require the governing body of any county that contracts with a private company to provide transportation services, for the contract to include provisions requiring any employee of the
The Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association (VEPGA), a joint powers association of more than 170 local government entities (including 37 counties), has signed a new
Education Programs and Business Development Statewide association seeks a dynamic individual with experience or interest in educational programing and business development. This position will involve
Virginia counties are eligible to apply for the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards, an annual program to recognize successful and innovative efforts that improve Virginia’s environment.
RICHMOND (November 14, 2019)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) recognized the 14th graduating class of the Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program on November 12 during
RICHMOND (November 14, 2019)—The membership of the Virginia Association of Counties elected Nottoway County Chairman Stephen W. Bowen as 2019-2020 President during VACo’s 85th Annual
Elevation: 3377 feet The Limberlost Trail leads the visitor to high elevation wetlands along a walking trail. This 1.3-mile trail provides numerous opportunities for wildlife
At its October 29 meeting, the State Board of Elections voted to establish a new Advisory Review Workgroup to assist the Board in carrying out
On October 16 and 17, 2019 the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) met to finalize their revisions to the Standards of Quality (SOQs), which set
Over the course of two meetings on October 10 and 17, the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Board approved a lower assumed rate of return (also
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
Welcome to the County Pulse! In this episode, VACo’s Angela Inglett speaks with Callan Dudley of Southern Landscape Group about the rising generation of workers.
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