On January 15, VACo testified in support of SB 1307 (McPike), legislation that once again seeks to grant additional revenue raising authority if approved by local referendum for school capital needs. Funding for school construction
On January 15, VACo testified in support of SB 1307 (McPike), legislation that once again seeks to grant additional revenue raising authority if approved by local referendum for school capital needs. Funding for school construction
The Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century has met several times over the spring and summer, and
Earlier this month we marked the traditional “back to school” milestone of the day after Labor Day by examining some of the science documenting the
Link to the Utility-Scale Solar Energy Podcast Utility-scale solar energy (USSE) projects are growing in size and number across the Commonwealth. Unlike a traditional electric
The following is a joint press release from the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation The Commonwealth Transportation
Several efforts to examine and improve aspects of the Children’s Services Act (CSA) are currently underway, both as a result of General Assembly direction and
For the next several issues – VACo will publish photos of water towers from across the Commonwealth. If you have a water tower in your
The House Select Committee on School Safety reviewed an extensive list of potential recommendations from its three subcommittees on September 11 and agreed to work
Under proposed regulations issued by the IRS, transfers to a state agency or charitable organization in lieu of paying state and local taxes would be
Governor Northam announced on September 12 that state General Fund (GF) revenue collections increased 4.5 percent in August relative to August 2017. Individual income tax
Who will be covered under the new eligibility rules for Virginia Medicaid? Beginning January 1, 2019, Virginia adults are eligible for coverage if they are
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