VACo has released its 2026 Legislative Program, which was adopted by membership on November 11 at the Annual Business Meeting. The 2026 Legislative Program was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document has a host
VACo has released its 2026 Legislative Program, which was adopted by membership on November 11 at the Annual Business Meeting. The 2026 Legislative Program was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document has a host
A stakeholder workgroup charged with making recommendations regarding the use of Children’s Services Act funding to support special education needs has held its first two
Abbott Lake is a 24-acre impoundment located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford County and is one of the attractions to the Peaks
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has determined that HB1903 (Carr), which allows a locality to reduce speed limits in a residence or business district
On September 9, the State Executive Council for Children’s Services (SEC) approved the release of two proposed policies for public comment. The public comment period
As part of their Quarterly Newsletter, the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) confirmed achieving a 27.5% return, net of fees, on its investment portfolio for fiscal
A workgroup created by language in the 2021 Appropriation Act and directed to review existing services for individuals living with dementia and to recommend ways
State General Fund revenues continued to perform well in August, growing by 18.9 percent. Although this figure is partially attributable to an extra deposit day
On September 16, the Commonwealth Connect Coalition met to discuss historic news concerning the VATI program. The FY22 grant round closed on September 14. In
During the Monday, September 20 meeting of the House Appropriations Committee, Deputy Secretaries of Transportation Nick Donohue and John Lawson provided updates on the state
Can you imagine what would happen if General Colin Powell, Fortune 1000 CEOs and other executives came together with career coaches and professors from the
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