Body-Worn Camera Workgroup Begins Discussions
A workgroup convened by the Compensation Board held its first meeting last week to begin discussions about the effects of body-worn camera deployment on Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ offices. Language in the 2018 Appropriations Act directed the workgroup to “investigate how body-worn cameras have or may continue to impact the workloads experienced by Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ offices…and to […]
Go Green Awards Deadline Extended to October 12
Given the high level of participation and submissions, as well as the number of questions we’ve received, the deadline for VACo members to submit their scores for the 2018 Green Government Challenge has been extended by one week to October 12, 2018. The Challenge is a friendly competition designed to encourage implementation of specific policies […]
Proposed Children’s Services Act Policy Open for Public Comment
On September 20, the State Executive Council approved a 60-day public comment period on a proposed consolidated policy regarding the use of the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANS), which is the designated uniform assessment instrument required to be administered in order for a child to be eligible for Children’s Services Act-funded services. […]
The Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity
2018 Rural Resiliency Forum
VACo and Enterprise Fleet Management enter new sponsorship
Governor Ralph Northam to speak at VACo’s 84th Annual Conference
Annual Conference Registration Form Online Conference Registration Preliminary Agenda
Aetna’s Guardian Angel opioids program reaching members at critical time
Health care should be personal, and it should help us during our most vulnerable, difficult times. There are few instances when this type of support is more necessary than when people end up in the emergency room because of a problem they can’t control any more. Unfortunately, we are seeing this scene play out more […]
GRAYSON COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Broadband Network Project Grayson County, Virginia (“County”) seeks a qualified private partner (“Vendor”) to construct, deploy, maintain, own and operate a “fee-for-service” broadband network to provide Internet Service to underserved areas throughout the County with the goal to serve as many as possible of the more than 5,222 unserved/underserved homes and businesses. Grayson County, through […]
The Homestead 2018 Annual Conference Message
Valued Homestead Guest, We look forward to welcoming you back to The Homestead for the annual VACo conference! To ensure a smooth and efficient arrival and departure for you, we would like to confirm a few details of your reservation. A. Cancellations and changes need to be made prior to November 1 to avoid cancellation […]
Welcome to Craig County’s Barn Quilt Trail
Since 2014, Barn Quilt squares have been added to buildings around Craig County. The money raised by the sale of the Barn Quilts helps raise money for the Craig County Public Library. If you would like more information or are interested in having a Barn Quilt Square for your property, visit https://www.barnquiltsforbooks.com/. Also check out […]
Upcoming broadband conference focuses on increasing internet access
On October 30, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s BroadbandUSA Program, in partnership with Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology, will host the Virginia Broadband Summit in Roanoke at the South County Library. The purpose of the Summit is to engage the public and stakeholders with information to accelerate broadband connectivity, improve digital inclusion, and support […]
Local Support of Behavioral Health System Under Discussion; Mental Health Standards in Jails Contemplated
The Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century has met several times over the spring and summer, and its System Structure and Finance Subcommittee continues to examine local support for Community Services Boards (CSBs). Dr. Richard Bonnie of the University of Virginia’s Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public […]
2018 Presidential Initiative: Healthy Virginia Counties in Action – Spotlight on Early Childhood Part 2
Earlier this month we marked the traditional “back to school” milestone of the day after Labor Day by examining some of the science documenting the importance of early childhood experiences to long-term health outcomes, as well as the economic returns on investments in high-quality early childhood programs. Counties have long recognized the importance of giving […]
VACo County Pulse Podcast – Utility-Scale Solar Energy
Link to the Utility-Scale Solar Energy Podcast Utility-scale solar energy (USSE) projects are growing in size and number across the Commonwealth. Unlike a traditional electric generating facility, they are land intensive. One Megawatt (MW) of generation capacity typically requires the siting of solar panels on 8 to 12 acres of land. The result is larger […]
The Commonwealth Transportation Board announces record number of Smart Scale applications
The following is a joint press release from the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) recently announced that the data-driven SMART SCALE project prioritization process reached new benchmarks as localities and planning organizations submitted the highest number of applications to date. Statewide, 468 […]