RICHMOND (June 21, 2024)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Boyle as Deputy Director. Boyle joined VACo on July 1, 2016, and has been an integral part of
RICHMOND (June 21, 2024)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Boyle as Deputy Director. Boyle joined VACo on July 1, 2016, and has been an integral part of
The General Assembly convened on Wednesday, January 9, marking the start of the 46-day session with reflections on the longstanding tradition of representative government in
PRESS RELEASE FROM SPEAKER KIRK COX Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox on Wednesday announced changes to the standing committees of the Virginia House
The million-gallon Water Tank that will serve tenants at the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre, a 726-acre business park in southern Henry County. The building pictured
Look for Capitol Contact on Tuesdays and Thursdays The 2019 General Assembly session will span from January 9 to February 23 as legislators will deliberate
State Budget discussions dominate Finance Forum With a keen interest in the state budget and Virginia’s fiscal future, local government officials traveled to Richmond to
The announcement of a two-carrier block purchase at the Newport News shipyard means a boost to the Hampton Roads economy and continued federal defense spending
In accordance with the procedural resolution adopted by the House and Senate on January 9, key dates for the 2019 General Assembly Session are as
In recognition of the 400th anniversary in 2019 of the first meeting of elected members of the House Burgesses in Jamestown, the House Clerk’s Office
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published a final rule on school meal flexibilities for implementing nutrition standards for milk, whole grains, and sodium.
The Virginia Association of Counties hosts its Rural Caucus to provide rural members with opportunities to meet and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities within
Governor Northam presented his proposed amendments to the 2018-2020 biennium budget to the House Appropriations, House Finance, and Senate Finance Committees on Tuesday, December 18.
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) received a report on Virginia’s foster care system from its staff at its meeting on December 10.
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