RICHMOND (June 21, 2024)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Boyle as Deputy Director. Boyle joined VACo on July 1, 2016, and has been an integral part of
RICHMOND (June 21, 2024)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Boyle as Deputy Director. Boyle joined VACo on July 1, 2016, and has been an integral part of
Upon completion of lengthy negotiations with the wireless industry, VACo has agreed to support a substitute to SB 1282 (McDougle) that was approved Thursday afternoon
SB 1578 (Norment), a bill to affirm and clarify the role local governments play in making sure short-term rentals are in compliance with local lodging
With a pledge from the patron to remove language that would effectively halt public-private partnerships to deploy broadband to unserved and underserved areas, HB 2108
HB 1678 (Robinson) is scheduled to be considered by the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee when it meets 45 minutes after adjournment of the
SB 1491 (Stuart) is scheduled to be heard by the House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee’s Agriculture Subcommittee at 4:30 p.m. on February 13.
HB 1733 (Anderson), which would have provided for a process by which local elected officials could be recalled from office, was left in House Privileges
As discussed at County Government Day, language in both chambers’ budgets proposes changes to funding for private educational day placements for children with disabilities receiving
HB 2183 (Yost) directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to convene a workgroup to develop processes for streamlining Medicaid enrollment for eligible jail inmates.
SB 795 (Sturtevant) is an unfunded mandate that requires every locality and every school division to post on its website a register of all transactions.
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) encourages you and your colleagues to watch an informative, two-part investment series hosted by Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. (MBS). These free, 30-minute webinars
Located at the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula, this area is one of the most important avian migration funnels in North America. Each fall, like
GASB has issued guidance for state and local governments to address asset retirement obligations related to tangible capital assets. Statement No. 83, Certain Asset Retirement
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