Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission Adopts Workplan for 2018
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) met on May 14 to approve its plan of studies and schedule of reports for 2018. As approved by its Study Topic Selection Subcommittee last fall, JLARC plans to complete and report on four major studies this year: Review of the Department of Elections. JLARC will review […]
Four VACo Regional Meetings Scheduled
VACo is excited to visit Westmoreland County and Dinwiddie County in May and Albemarle County and Hanover County in June for Regional Meetings, which are held annually to give local elected officials, county administrators, and legislators an opportunity to discuss challenges and offer solutions. Region 2 | May 22 | Westmoreland County | Agenda Regions […]
VACo’s 1207 to the 95 Blog – The Opioid Crisis Part 3: An Overview of Opioid Addiction Treatment
We continue our series on the national opioid epidemic by exploring treatment options for those seeking help with addiction. We’ll focus on a treatment option currently receiving a great deal of attention, and provide resources as to how this option works. Today’s post is a little longer than our previous work, so let’s jump right […]
2018 Presidential Initiative: Healthy Virginia Counties
As many of my VACo colleagues know, I’m passionate about health. Serving as a volunteer EMT for many years in King and Queen County has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve helped set EMS policy at the state level, and worked closely with our regional hospital to be sure that […]
State Budget Action Needed Now
As the impasse over the state budget approaches the end of its second month, work on the caboose and biennium budgets is expected to resume on May 14, when the Senate is scheduled to return to Richmond to consider the revised budget proposals passed by the House on April 17. VACo Members – Please contact […]
William B. Kyger
Rockingham County Supervisor Q1. In addition to serving on the Board of Supervisors, you are a longtime educator, teaching government in Rockingham County schools. How did your classroom experience prepare you for elected office? Billy Kyger: Being a United States Government teacher allowed me the opportunity to have a real good idea of how, in […]
Visit Botetourt County and Nininger’s Mill
Nininger’s Mill, also known as Tinker Mill, is a historic grist mill located near Daleville, Botetourt County, Virginia. The mill was built about 1847, and is a three-story, brick structure with a gable roof. Wood-frame additions added in the 20th century, are found on the north and east walls. Also on the property is a […]
Historic House Select Committee Inaugural Meeting
After the Parkland school shooting in March, Speaker Kirk Cox announced the creation of the House Select Committee on School Safety, the first to be established in the Virginia House of Delegates in the past 150 years. The Committee will review current policies on school security and propose recommendations for the 2019 session. At the […]
Textbooks, Teacher Shortage, and Tapping into Innovation: Post-Session Board of Education Updates
Since the 2018 General Assembly Session, the Board of Education has held two business meetings, discussing passed legislation, listening to state and national education issues, and acting on multiple items. Of particular interest to counties is the Board’s plans to address the teacher shortage. Representatives from the Education Commission of the States (ECS) presented state […]
VACo to participate in two Regional Meetings in May
VACo is excited to visit Westmoreland County and Dinwiddie County in May for Regional Meetings, which are held annually to give local elected officials, county administrators, and legislators an opportunity to discuss challenges and offer solutions. Region 2 | May 22 | Westmoreland County | Agenda Regions 1 & 4 | May 30 | Dinwiddie […]
Henrico dedicates Elvin Cosby Way to honor employee beginning 73rd year of service
On April 23, Henrico County honored Elvin R. Cosby, its longest-serving employee, with a surprise dedication of Elvin Cosby Way, a road on the Henrico County Government Center campus. Cosby joined the Department of Public Works on April 23, 1946 — exactly 72 years ago. Now 90, he serves as a maintenance supervisor and routinely […]
Capitol Contact ALERT – State Budget Action Needed Now
As the impasse over the state budget approaches the end of its second month, work on the caboose and biennium budgets is expected to resume on May 14, when the Senate is scheduled to return to Richmond to consider the revised budget proposals passed by the House on April 17. ACTION REQUIRED – Please contact […]
VACo’s 1207 to the 95 Blog – The Opioid Crisis Part 2: What About Naloxone?
Welcome back to our series on opioid addiction in America. Our last post shared resources on the origins, history, and current outlook of opioid abuse and addiction. Today we’ll discuss naloxone, and examine the research regarding increased access to this drug. What Is Naloxone? Naloxone is medication that can stop the deadly course of an […]
General Assembly Special Session Convened April 11
The General Assembly returned to Richmond on April 11 to continue work on the “caboose” and biennium budgets after negotiations reached an impasse during the regular session over the question of Medicaid expansion. After the House and Senate adopted procedural resolutions governing what matters may be considered during the special session, the House Appropriations Committee […]
Tony F. Carter
Warren County Chairman Q1. You grew up in Warren County and have lived there all your life. What is it like to serve on the Board of a county where you have such deep roots? Tony Carter: Having lived here my entire life with the exception of attending Lynchburg College, it has been a great […]
Visit Page County and the Car and Carriage Caravan Museum
Experience the history of America at Luray Caverns in an exhibit featuring over 140 items relating to transportation including cars, carriages, coaches and costumes dating from 1725. This fascinating story of roadway travel begins with simple wagons and coaches to the elaborate and luxurious automobiles of the 1940s. Meticulously restored to their original splendor, these […]