At the June 17 meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) the board was given an update of the Commonwealth Transportation Fund (CTF) Six-Year Financial Plan (SYFP). At the same meeting, the CTB was presented
At the June 17 meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) the board was given an update of the Commonwealth Transportation Fund (CTF) Six-Year Financial Plan (SYFP). At the same meeting, the CTB was presented
The Jackson is an excellent smallmouth bass, rock bass, rainbow trout, and brown trout fishery above Lake Moomaw. Below Gathright Dam, six public areas provide
Photo: VACo participated in an important meeting on veteran suicide and access to veteran resource officers. Pictured from left to right – Virginia Assistant Secretary
Governor Ralph Northam released amendments to 46 bills this week, in addition to proposing 40 amendments to the state budget. The General Assembly will meet
Among the 40 amendments proposed by Governor Ralph Northam to the 2019 Appropriations Act is a recommendation to provide additional clarity and flexibility regarding the
While the General Assembly may have wrapped up the bulk of its business for the year and adjourned sine die on February 24, the legislative
Rocky Knob is one of the first developed areas on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is noted for its rustic and rural landscape, plus great
The National Association of Counties in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) has developed a mobile
Sticking to his environmental priorities, Governor Ralph Northam has vetoed two bills that sought to limit the Commonwealth’s ability to combat air pollution generated from
The GO Virginia Board met on March 12 to approve $6.7 million in competitive economic development grants to support seven regional initiatives. The Board is
In the latest monthly publication from VRS, the independent state agency provided an overview of its 2018 Annual Financial Reports, IRS increases to the amount
Governor Ralph Northam announced last week that state General Fund revenues experienced a significant increase in February, but remain below the annual forecast on a
WHAT The U.S. Census Bureau will host a live operational press briefing to mark the one year out milestone from the 2020 Census. On April
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