Governor Youngkin presented his proposed amendments to the 2024-2026 biennium budget on Wednesday, December 18. As VACo reported in its initial review, the Governor had good news to share with the “money committees,” noting that
Governor Youngkin presented his proposed amendments to the 2024-2026 biennium budget on Wednesday, December 18. As VACo reported in its initial review, the Governor had good news to share with the “money committees,” noting that
The Department of Taxation has released final guidelines for the administration of the disposable plastic bag tax. Legislation enacted in the 2020 General Assembly session
VACo’s Newest Premier Partner QUALTRICS EMPOWER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Every day you ask something of citizens, whether it’s complying with policies, enrolling in programs or purchasing
A workgroup convened by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to consider potential expansion of the categories of professionals who may conduct evaluations
Cybersecurity: A Better Way to Test Readiness than Experiencing Reality Let’s face it, when it comes to some realities it is best to not experience
DCJS has announced several new funding opportunities that local governments in Virginia can take advantage of. The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Grant Program Through
VACo is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar on the American Rescue Plan and ways ARP funds can be used for water infrastructure priorities. The
Each candidate and each speaker who walked to and away from the podium at the County Officials’ Summit on August 19 received a standing ovation
Governor Northam brought encouraging news to the “money committees” in his August 18 report on state revenues, with strong growth in all major General Fund
As part of the August 9 Appropriations Act allocating federal relief funding approved by the General Assembly and Governor Northam, Virginia will see a massive
The original Fort Witten was constructed in 1774 by Thomas Witten as a defensive structure during hostilities with Native Americans. A small militia was stationed
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