By votes of 64-35 and 21-19, HB 816 (Helmer) and SB 454 (VanValkenburg) passed in the House and Senate and head to their respective committees after crossover. The bills require local zoning ordinances to allow
By votes of 64-35 and 21-19, HB 816 (Helmer) and SB 454 (VanValkenburg) passed in the House and Senate and head to their respective committees after crossover. The bills require local zoning ordinances to allow
Two of VACo’s steering committees have scheduled special meetings in the month of June. The first will be held by VACo’s Transportation Steering Committee on
VACo’s 83rd Annual Conference is approaching quickly. On Thursday, June 15, be on the lookout for the Hotel Room Reservation form. This will be sent
Earlier this month, Governor McAuliffe took final action on legislation that was returned to him from the April 5 Reconvened Session. Under the Constitutional provisions
VACo is pleased to announce that in recognition of the Veterans’ Day holiday the Roanoke County Color Guard will perform the Presentation of Colors at
VACo’s 2017 Annual Conference Planning Committee met on May 8 to discuss the 83rd VACo Annual Conference theme, general and breakout session topics and speakers
VACo President Mary W. Biggs addressed the Virginia Symposium on Philanthropy on May 8, providing attendees with an overview of the role of local government
Johnson’s Orchards 2122 Sheep Creek Road Bedford, VA 24523 540.586.3707 Email: appleseed@earthlink.net Website: www.johnsonsorchards.com This farm has 200-plus acres with more than 7,000 apple trees
VACo Contact: Carol Cameron
As the General Assembly turns its attention to preparation for the 2018 session, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) met on May 8
Secretary of Finance Richard D. Brown issued his report on April revenue collections on May 11. Total General Fund revenue collections fell 3.4 percent in
Government has historically lagged industry in keeping up with the best practices and most efficient methods of forecasting. Some of the pitfalls encountered include: Slow
We are just a few days away from the Region 4 Meeting in Brunswick County where we expect a robust legislative conversation. VACo staff is
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