Visit Pittsylvania County! Photo Source: AAF Tank Museum Facebook The AAF Tank Museum is a living memorial dedicated to the Tank and Cavalry soldiers of the world. Before 1981 some of the artifacts that make
Visit Pittsylvania County! Photo Source: AAF Tank Museum Facebook The AAF Tank Museum is a living memorial dedicated to the Tank and Cavalry soldiers of the world. Before 1981 some of the artifacts that make
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its scientific report on the impacts from hydraulic fracturing activities on drinking water resources, which provides
Governor Terry McAuliffe presented his amendments to the 2016-2018 biennium budget to members of the Senate Finance, House Appropriations, and House Finance committees on December
House Speaker Bill Howell sits down with VACo Executive Director Dean Lynch to talk about the issues that will affect counties during the 2017 General
Key dates in the procedural resolution are as follows: January 11: General Assembly convenes at noon. Prefiled legislation must be submitted by 10 a.m.; this
February 2, 2017 Registration Form Register Online Agenda Omni Richmond Hotel Sponsor this Event! This is our day to advocate for counties at the General
After months of steering committee meetings, lively debate and participation through the association’s legislative process, VACo adopted its 2017 Legislative Program. The Legislative Program is
The new year brings new educational opportunities at VACo. The following is a preview of VACo Education programs scheduled in January and February 2017. On
Looking for a fun hike that features a natural water slide? Roaring Run falls and Furnace Trail is an excellent hiking trail for the whole
During the 2016 session, the General Assembly passed HB 1250 (Wilt) and SB 673 (Hanger), companion bills that integrated the four chief statutes that deal
A new joint report from National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National League of Cities (NLC) examines how cities and counties can strengthen collaboration with each other and
A bill to reduce local revenue collections is among a growing list of pre-filed legislation to be considered in the upcoming General Assembly session. SB
The membership of the Virginia Association of Counties elected Montgomery County Supervisor Mary W. Biggs as 2016-2017 President during VACo’s 82nd Annual Conference in Bath
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