On January 14, the House Education K-12 Subcommittee recommended to report and refer HB 1831 (Simonds) to House Appropriations on a vote of 5-3. The bill, which is a recommendation of the Joint Legislative Audit
On January 14, the House Education K-12 Subcommittee recommended to report and refer HB 1831 (Simonds) to House Appropriations on a vote of 5-3. The bill, which is a recommendation of the Joint Legislative Audit
This 725-acre preserve features many wildlife habitats including wetlands, fields, and forests. Walk along the nature trails, take in the natural beauty of this unique
Dear VACo Members – It’s time for the 2021 Achievement Awards Program. Any county department is eligible to compete so ENTER NOW! Achievement Awards Submission
Congratulations to several graduates of the VACo Chairpersons’ Institute! Isle of Wight Vice Chairman Don Rosie Roanoke County Supervisor Phil North Mathews County Vice Chair
Cigarette tax revenue may be important to your county. Please join VACo and Premier Partner SICPA-Meyercord Revenue for information on the tax stamping process in
Open year-round, this popular public beach offers fishing, picnicking, kayaking and two large picnic shelters for rent. Rich in outdoor recreation and steeped in history,
Roanoke County Administrator Dan O’Donnell recently announced the appointment of Travis Griffith as Fire & Rescue Chief. Griffith will assume his new position March 8.
The next meeting of the Commonwealth Connect Coalition is scheduled for March 23. Topics of discussion will include a presentation from the Federal Reserve Bank
County Chair Vice Chair Accomack Ron Wolff William Tarr Albemarle Ned Gallaway Donna Price Alleghany George Garten James Griffith Amelia H. Joseph Easter, IV Shaun
In 2020, the General Assembly passed legislation providing counties new tools and taxing options in addressing the growing demand to site utility-scale solar projects. In
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