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
With Sine Die a few days away, VACo had the opportunity to talk with Delegate Terry Kilgore and Senator Barbara Favola about the General Assembly
County Board members are community leaders who are charged with advancing their county into the future. The Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program is designed to
Dear VACo Members It’s almost time for the 2017 Achievement Awards Program. Be on the lookout for the entry form coming March 1. The entry
Let’s celebrate and share the Virginia local government story with students and the greater community in April. Participating communities are eligible to win a great
Delegate Terry Kilgore sits down with VACo to discuss the 2017 General Assembly Session, Southwest Virginia and rural issues and the retirement announcement of Speaker
Under current law the fees localities set for the connection of water and sewer service must be “fair and reasonable.” SB 1569 (Reeves) would change
By a unanimous vote, SB 795 (Sturtevant) was tabled in a subcommittee of the House Counties, Cities and Towns Committee on Wednesday afternoon. The failed
SB 1578 (Norment), which affirms local government authority over short-term rentals, unanimously passed the House General Laws Committee on Thursday and then was referred to
Numerous Constitutional amendments were introduced this year, but only a few remain under consideration. In order to be incorporated into the Constitution, an amendment must
As mentioned at County Government Day, the constitutional amendments that would have allowed the Board of Education to approve charter schools failed to advance this
After unanimously passing in the House, HB 1774 (Hodges) was reported by the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee on a 12-0 vote. As
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