The 2026 General Assembly convened on January 14 and began hearing legislation shortly after completing the traditional first-day organizational business. Newly elected legislators took their seats, and both the House and the Senate adopted a
The 2026 General Assembly convened on January 14 and began hearing legislation shortly after completing the traditional first-day organizational business. Newly elected legislators took their seats, and both the House and the Senate adopted a
Acting Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Mira Signer briefed members of the Joint Subcommittee on Health and Human Resources
As directed by Executive Order 58 (2007), which outlines the process for periodic review of mandates on local governments, the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative
The 2019 edition of the Catalog of State and Federal Mandates on Local Governments has been approved and published by the Commission on Local Government.
GASB has proposed new guidance on accounting and reporting, including: An exposure draft addressing Sec. 457 deferred compensation plans in which GASB recommends that if
Throughout rural Virginia, communities face a variety of exciting opportunities and formidable challenges, with many of those issues varying upon the region of the Commonwealth.
Counties in Regions 12 & 13 gathered at the Washington County Government Center on September 12 for a robust discussion of issues of importance to
Broadband access and affordability are some of the biggest challenges facing local governments across the Commonwealth. On September 5, VACo partnered with VML and VCTA
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
Ferry Schedules Fall, Winter, and Spring Schedule Summer Schedule The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year including all major holidays.
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
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