Join VACo’s Rural Caucus
The Virginia Association of Counties hosts its Rural Caucus to provide rural members with opportunities to meet and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities within their communities. As with the VACo policy committees, this body influences the educational efforts and policy goals of the Association. Those wishing to be a part of the Caucus should […]
Governor Northam Presents Budget Proposal
Governor Northam presented his proposed amendments to the 2018-2020 biennium budget to the House Appropriations, House Finance, and Senate Finance Committees on Tuesday, December 18. The Governor described his proposal as meeting three major goals: shoring up the state’s reserves, investing in shared priorities, and meeting known obligations, such as the revised Medicaid forecast. The […]
JLARC Report on Foster Care Released
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) received a report on Virginia’s foster care system from its staff at its meeting on December 10. JLARC directed its staff to undertake the study in September 2017. Although Virginia places children in foster care at a lower rate than any other state, the report was critical […]
Visit Chesterfield County and The Bellwood Tank
The Bellwood Tank is located on Norcliff Road and services a portion of the northeastern section of Chesterfield County. The 2 million gallon water tank was constructed in 1987 at an elevation of 280 feet. The style for this water tank is a hydro pillar.
SERCAP’s Housing Department Completes Collaborative IPR Project in Fluvanna County!
SERCAP’s Indoor Plumbing & Rehabilitation Project in Fluvanna County before (left) and after photos. By Lauren Mason | SERCAP Planning Manager Recently, SERCAP’s Housing Department completed an Indoor Plumbing & Rehabilitation (IPR) collaborative project in Fluvanna County, VA. IPR is a program, funded by the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD), that assists […]
Accountable care organizations: Transforming care delivery to support members and increase cost savings
For over a decade, Aetna has been focusing on transforming the health care delivery system. Members are at the center of Aetna’s accountable care organizations, with the goal of improving health by providing access to high-quality, effective, patient-centric care. Accountable care organizations are integrated networks of hospitals, doctors’ offices and other health care facilities that […]
Children’s Services Act Studies Move Forward
Several workgroups and other efforts to enhance elements of the Children’s Services Act (CSA) have been undertaken this year, either at the direction of the General Assembly or the State Executive Council, and are in varying stages of completion. Private special education day placements: Budget language directed the convening of a workgroup to develop proposed […]
Discussion of Possible Public Referendum for Multi-Billion Dollar State Bond to Fund School Modernization
The flagship recommendation discussed by the Senate Local Government Subcommittee on School Facility Modernization is to hold a public referendum set for 2019 asking Virginians to authorize the General Assembly to secure a $3-$4 billion general obligation bond to fund school modernization needs across the Commonwealth. The Subcommittee discussed dedicating a portion of anticipated state […]
Mental Health Study Commission Makes Recommendations for 2019
The Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century met on December 4, along with its two workgroups, to finalize recommendations for the upcoming 2019 General Assembly session, to plan its work for the remainder of 2019, and to discuss the future of the Joint Subcommittee after its scheduled […]
Interested in the Virginia Grocery Investment Fund?
Across the Commonwealth, 1.7 million people, including 480,000 children, live in underserved areas or low-income communities with limited supermarket access. The Virginians living in these areas, often called “food deserts,” are unable to access fresh produce, lean meats and other nutritious food. Seeking to end this growing problem, the Closer To My Grocer coalition has […]
Dan O’Donnell named Roanoke County Administrator
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel R. O’Donnell as Roanoke County’s next administrator. The Board voted unanimously to appoint O’Donnell following a closed session meeting Tuesday afternoon. “Dan has a wealth of knowledge about Roanoke County government,” said Board Chairwoman Martha Hooker. “I know he will […]
Visit Prince George County, VA, and the Crosspointe Centre Water Tank
Crosspointe Centre, home to Rolls Royce and CCAM, is the location of this Prince George County, VA, water tank. The purpose is to serve the industrial park area, which also includes Service Center Metals, Metal Span, Goya, Carolina Container, Perdue, and many other businesses. The 500,000 water tank was constructed in 2000 with an overflow […]
2019 VACo County Government Day In Partnership with VAPDC’s 50th Anniversary
January 31, 2019 Omni Richmond Hotel | 100 S 12th Street | Richmond, VA 23219 Omni Room Reservation Form Join us at VACo County Government Day on Thursday, January 31! This is our day to advocate on behalf of Counties at the 2019 General Assembly Session. The event kicks off with a box lunch at […]
Opportunity to comment on hardship guidelines for VDH design for septic and well services
With passage of HB 888 during the 2018 legislative session, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is making the transition to outsourcing evaluation and design services for onsite sewage systems and private wells for new construction to the private sector. VDH will continue to provide regulatory oversight of private sector providers of these services and […]
Virginia Board of Workforce Development Meeting and $5 Million Community College Career Pathways Announcement
The Virginia Board of Workforce Development held its last meeting of 2018 on November 28 at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. The Board is a business led group that acts as an advisor to the Governor and the General Assembly to provide direction and oversight to the workforce development system. These responsibilities are enabled by […]
Federal Resource Guide Available for Rural Communities Facing Substance Abuse
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the United States Department of Agriculture recently released the Rural Resource Guide to Help Communities Address Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Misuse. The Rural Resource Guide, which was developed by the Rural Opioid Federal Interagency Working Group, provides an extensive list of potential sources of […]