RICHMOND (May 15, 2026)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 40 recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
RICHMOND (May 15, 2026)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 40 recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
November 11-13, 2018 The Omni Homestead Bath County, Virginia Interested in VACo Education? Attending VACo’s Annual Conference is a great way to gain a deeper
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In my last column, we looked at the critically important topic of mental and behavioral health and major efforts at the state level to improve
The Virginia Association of Counties seeks a dynamic individual with experience in government relations. Knowledge and experience in local, state and federal government public policy
State and local government issuers would use a single method to report conduit debt obligations and related obligations under a proposal the GASB published recently.
The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy (DMME) is encouraging local governments to create public-private partnerships that allow building owners to finance 100 percent
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 25 recipients of the 2018 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs.
Over the last several years, Virginians, along with the rest of the nation, have expressed a renewed interest in school safety. Understanding the importance of
“A sound mind in a sound body” is an ancient expression of the major elements of a good life, often cited as an argument for
The Olde Dominion Agriculture Complex is owned and operated by the Olde Dominion Agricultural Foundation, a Virginia 501-C3 non-profit organization. The Foundation was formed in
VACo Education and Steering Committee Meetings Thursday, August 16 VACo Board of Directors Meeting Friday, August 17 Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center | 2371 Carl
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