VACo Releases 2025 Legislative Summary
The Legislative Summary details the actions of the 2025 General Assembly. It also includes information on legislation of interest to counties. This edition contains links to bills through the General Assembly’s Legislative Information System and includes studies and statistics of importance to counties. Read VACo’s 2025 Legislative Summary VACo Contact: Legislative Team
Floyd County’s Jerry Boothe named VACo Second Vice President
VACo Executive Committee (from left to right) – President Ruth Larson, President-Elect Victor Angry, First Vice President Phil North, Second Vice President Jerry Boothe, Secretary-Treasurer Don Hart, and Immediate Past President Ann Mallek. — The VACo Board of Directors voted to appoint Floyd County’s Jerry Boothe as Second Vice President at the Annual Spring Meeting, […]
Visit Russell County and the Russell County Historic Courthouse
Location: 53 East Main Street / Hendricks AvenueBuilt: 1874 – 1875Style: Classical RevivalArchitect: Felix Grundy Ketron of LebanonContractor: Felix Grundy Ketron of Lebanon Description: The building faces south and is a two story red colored brick and wood structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Lebanon and is “T” shaped […]
VACo and Virginia Energy to Host Free Seminar on Energy Programs that Counties Can Implement to Reduce Electricity Costs
VACo and Virginia Energy to host free seminar on energy programs that counties can implement to reduce electricity costs On May 20 – VACo and Virginia Energy (Virginia Department of Energy) will host “Unlocking Energy Savings and Demand Response Opportunities for Local Governments.” This hybrid online and in-person event will take place from 9am to 12:30pm at […]
VACo County Pulse Podcast – Energy Landscape of Virginia Series with Joe Lerch | Episode 11
Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 11 | Nuclear Power, Small Modular Reactors, and Fusion Listen to the Podcast Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 11 | Nuclear Power, Small Modular Reactors, and Fusion. In 2023 nuclear power produced approximately one-third of all power from Virginia sources while representing only 12 percent of all generation capacity in the […]
Legislative Actions at the April 2 Reconvened Session
The General Assembly met on April 2 to consider the Governor’s proposed amendments to legislation passed by the legislature during the 2025 session, including a series of amendments to the budget bill, as well as bills vetoed by the Governor. Following is an update on the legislature’s actions on the Governor’s amendments and vetoes. Budget […]
Visit Rockingham County and the Rockingham County Historic Courthouse
PHOTO CREDIT: Harrisonburg, VA Tourism Location: 80 Courthouse Square / Market StreetBuilt: 1896 – 1897Style: RomanesqueArchitect: T J Collins & SonContractor: W E Spiers Description: The building faces south and is a three story buff colored rough cut stone structure. The building is located on the landscaped grounds of Courthouse Square in the center of […]
COMMONWEALTH CONVERSATIONS: Senator Favola and Delegate Kilgore
On the eve of the 2025 General Assembly Reconvened Session – VACo Executive Director Dean Lynch sits down with Senator Barbara Favola and Delegate Terry Kilgore to discuss a myriad of issues affecting local governments. Watch the Video.
Special General Assembly Committees Grapple with Proposed Federal Funding Reductions, Workforce Cuts
The House of Delegates and the Senate have formed special committees to understand the scope of potential impacts of federal funding reductions on the state budget and the Commonwealth’s ability to provide services. The House Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions, which is chaired by Delegate David Bulova, held its […]
Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Grants Request for Proposal
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is soliciting proposals through the 2025 Chesapeake WILD Grants program to conserve, protect, and restore vital fish and wildlife habitat of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. Interested applicants should prepare to submit full proposals […]
2025 Stormwater Local Assistance Fund Needs Survey
In 2019, the Stormwater Management Act (Code of Virginia § 62.1-44.15:24 et seq.) was amended to require the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to annually determine an estimate of the amount of Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) matching grants expected to be requested by local governments for eligible projects related to planning, designing, and implementing stormwater best […]
VACo County Pulse Podcast – Energy Landscape of Virginia Series with Joe Lerch | Episode 10
Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 10 | Harvesting Excess Heat from Data Centers for Energy – District Energy Systems Listen to the Podcast Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 10 | Harvesting Excess Heat from Data Centers for Energy – District Energy Systems. District Energy Systems are a proven engineering solution that conveys heat between suppliers […]
Governor Releases Proposed Amendments to 2025 Legislation
Governor Youngkin announced on Monday, March 24, that he has offered amendments to 159 bills that were sent to him by the 2025 General Assembly. The legislature will consider these amendments at the April 2 reconvened session along with the Governor’s 205 budget amendments, eight budget vetoes, and vetoes of 157 additional bills. In order […]
Governor Proposes More than 200 Amendments to Budget
Governor Youngkin announced on Monday that he was proposing significant revisions to the state budget as passed by the General Assembly in February. At a press conference Monday afternoon, the Governor explained that he offered 205 amendments to the budget and submitted eight line-item vetoes. In his remarks Monday, the Governor highlighted job growth, business […]
NACo Public Promise Procurement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_hV-sdGNvI WATCH THE VIDEO NACo Public Promise Procurement NACo’s Public Promise Procurement platform is a cooperative purchasing initiative designed to help county governments save time and money. Built by the National Association of Counties (NACo), Public Promise Procurement provides counties with access to competitively sourced contracts for essential goods and services. Key Features of PPP: […]
Visit Rockbridge County and the Rockbridge County Historic Courthouse
PHOTO CREDIT: John Deacon | American Courthouses Location: 2 South Main Street / Washington StreetBuilt: 1896 – 1897Style: Classical RevivalArchitect: William George McDowellContractor: A F Withrow Description: The building faces northwest and is a two story red colored brick and stone structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Lexington to […]