Members of the “money committees” heard similar messages in their respective annual pre-session retreats last week: sluggish economic growth is expected in the next several years; growth in mandatory spending pressures is projected to outstrip
Members of the “money committees” heard similar messages in their respective annual pre-session retreats last week: sluggish economic growth is expected in the next several years; growth in mandatory spending pressures is projected to outstrip
The Legislative Summary details the actions of the 2022 General Assembly. It also includes information on legislation of interest to counties. This edition contains links
Robert M. Jones District 201 (Lockett) Supervisor Bobby Jones was born at Southside Community Hospital on May 5, 1959. His family has resided in Prince
Location: 1425 Courthouse Road / 14th Street North Built: 1991– 1994 Style: Modern Architect: Hanson Lind Meyer Design Contractor: Ellinwood + Machado Description: The two
A stakeholder workgroup tasked with examining the use of Children’s Services Act (CSA) funding to support special education needs met again on May 19. The
As part of its 2022 work, the Commission on Youth is undertaking a study of the effectiveness and efficiency of Virginia’s juvenile detention centers, an
Secretary of Finance Stephen Cummings provided a briefing on the state’s finances to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee on May 17. Secretary Cummings told
More than 130 attendees participated in the Broadband Together 2022 conference in Henrico County May 18 and 19. The conference was a partnership of VACo,
The Joint Commission on Health care met May 18 for further discussion of its proposed workplan for the remainder of the year. Commission members also
The Behavioral Health Commission met on April 26 and again on May 17 to receive updates from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Director of Finance, Kitty Crow discusses how cashVest® by three+one® helped her office truly understand their liquidity. Being perfect is a high bar in any
On May 18-19, VACo in partnership with the Virginia Municipal League (VML) and the Broadband Association of Virginia (VCTA) will host the 2022 Broadband Together
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission adopted a plan of work for the remainder of the calendar year at its meeting on May 2.
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