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
The workgroup examining the effects of body-worn cameras on the public safety and judicial systems held its second meeting on September 4. This workgroup, created
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Counties in VACo’s Regions 10 & 11 convened at the New College Institute on August 29 to exchange ideas and discuss shared challenges. Henry County
When county officials hailing from all corners of the Commonwealth converge in one place to engage with state legislators, discuss current electoral concerns, dialogue with
Welcome to the County Pulse! Carlos Hopkins, Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs and a member of the Governor’s Cabinet, and Ruby Brabo, at-large Supervisor
Two of VACo’s member counties hosted special guests from the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the federal Department of Health and Human
Q1. In addition to serving on the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors, you’re the pastor of a large church that has grown significantly
The recent Capital One breach has everybody wondering if they are next. The simple answer is most likely – Yes – if you do nothing
Governor Northam made his annual late-summer address to the “money committees” on August 20, providing an update on the status of state revenues in FY
The Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) released a report on August 2 detailing the most recent application of a revised “early warning system” for detecting
The Commonwealth Connect Coalition met on July 24 in Williamsburg to provide the latest updates in the effort to empower Virginia communities to reach functionally
The System Structure and Financing work group of the Joint Subcommittee Studying Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century held a wide-ranging
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