Governor Youngkin presented his final budget proposal to the members of the “money committees” on Wednesday, December 17. As discussed in VACo’s initial review, the Governor highlighted investments in shared priorities during his tenure in
Governor Youngkin presented his final budget proposal to the members of the “money committees” on Wednesday, December 17. As discussed in VACo’s initial review, the Governor highlighted investments in shared priorities during his tenure in
The Legislative Summary details the actions of the 2023 General Assembly. It also includes information on legislation of interest to counties. This edition contains links
RICHMOND (May 3, 2023)— Pulaski County Board of Supervisors Chair Laura Walters has been appointed to the VACo Board of Directors to represent Region 12.
The Jefferson Cup was last awarded in 2019 when longtime House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell was honored. VACo seeks nominations for this year’s
The Behavioral Health Commission held a strategic planning session on April 28 to discuss the Commission’s role in improving the behavioral health system, the goals
*PHOTO CREDIT: Andrew Bain* Location: 100 East Main Street / North Locust StreetBuilt: 1950 – 1951Style: Art DecoArchitect: J.L. WilliamsContractor: A.P. Snead & Clark Brothers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s new Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program), established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will provide $2.5 billion
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will host nine meetings across Virginia and is inviting the public to share feedback on transportation projects that have been
The EPA has announced the 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program. This is the first grant funding opportunity through the multi-year funding program and follows
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (LINK) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5
The Virginia Wildlife Action Plan (the Plan) provides a statewide and local blueprint for conservation actions needed to keep species from becoming endangered. Information regarding
On May 1, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Bob Mosier convened a workgroup tasked by the General Assembly to examine existing fire service
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