Governor Youngkin presented his proposed amendments to the 2024-2026 biennium budget to the “money committees” on December 18, telling legislators that “Virginia is roaring,” with a healthy economy that supports an upward adjustment to the
Governor Youngkin presented his proposed amendments to the 2024-2026 biennium budget to the “money committees” on December 18, telling legislators that “Virginia is roaring,” with a healthy economy that supports an upward adjustment to the
The Old Manassas Courthouse is located at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Lee Avenue in Old Town Manassas. It is the fifth County Courthouse
On November 8, 2024 the first meeting of the PFAS Expert Advisory Committee took place. Legislation passed during the 2024 Session required the Virginia Department
The General Assembly’s “money committees” received generally positive reports about state revenues, tempered with uncertainty about broader economic factors, at their annual pre-session retreats in
VACo held its last regional meeting for 2024 on September 26th in service of VACo Region 8 county members. VACo staff had the honor of
Season 4 Energy Landscape of Virginia Series with Joe Lerch Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 5 | Reclaiming the Landscape of Southwest Virginia for Energy
PHOTO SOURCE: Virginia Department of Historic Resources Location: 3880 Old Buckingham Road / Scottsville RoadBuilt: 1848 – 1849Style: Greek RevivalArchitect: Alexander Jackson DavisContractor: K Lewis
VACo has released its 2025 Legislative Program, which was adopted by membership on November 12 at the Annual Business Meeting. The 2025 Legislative Program was
On Wednesday, November 20, VACo staff provided testimony at a public hearing for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed rule to update regulations regarding
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) received a report from its staff on November 7 outlining serious problems with the Virginia Department of
A report from a workgroup charged with identifying and analyzing options to help ensure that local government employees who respond to emergencies that expose them
The Behavioral Health Commission’s Executive Committee met on November 4 to plan the Commission’s work for 2025, and the full Commission met on November 12
On September 23, VACo held a regional meeting for counties in VACo Regions 6 and 7. This meeting was done virtually, and it was lovely
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