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
Governor Northam announced on July 14 that Virginia’s FY 2021 General Fund surplus is estimated at $2.6 billion, based on preliminary figures. While a complete
Discussions at the July 15 meeting of the Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century took on fresh
Dr. JJ Orth, Chairman of the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors, shown alongside Carol Steele, Gloucester’s Acting County Administrator We were honored to be joined
On July 20, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) Rail and Transit Subcommittee met and provided updates on the Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP), and on
In November of 2020 the Virginia Joint Legislative Audit Review Commission (JLARC) adopted a study resolution for a Review of the Commonwealth’s Housing Needs. A
As part of their July 6 meeting, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) presented an oversight report of the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
The Courthouse Tavern Museum presents the old Fary’s Tavern building as a turn-of-the-19th-Century Tavern, including a restored dining room, parlor and two bedrooms. It is
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) have released the state plan for the implementation
Deadline of July 31 to comment on proposal In January of this year the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board adopted a permanent workplace standard
On July 13, 2021, the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at UVA and the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) will email an invitation to participate in a
Governor Ralph Northam has launched a project to create a new time capsule representing the Commonwealth, and is inviting Virginians to submit artifacts to be considered for inclusion
On June 23, Governor Ralph Northam issued a proclamation summoning the members of the General Assembly to convene for a Special Session beginning on August
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