Premier Partner Spotlight – The Berkley Group | Part 2
The Berkley Group | Part 2 Join Dean Lynch and Drew Williams, CEO, as they discuss the array of services provided by the Berkley Group. The Berkley Group is the go-to consultant for Virginia counties and their communities. For more information, please visit www.bgllc.net. What doors can we open for you? Watch the Premier Partner […]
Congratulations Valerie and Karie!
Congratulations! VACo’s Valerie Russell and Karie Walker completed the Virginia Society of Association Executives’ Meeting Planner Summit held March 24-25 at the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel. The event focused on analyzing contracts, fine-tuning networking skills, applying meeting planning skills with sponsors, and much more. Attendees also talked about current challenges, explored the importance of data, […]
State General Fund revenues post strong growth in March
Last week Governor Youngkin announced that state General Fund revenues had turned in a strong performance in March. Despite a decline in February (largely attributable to comparisons to the previous year being skewed by issues of timing for tax refunds and certain revenue collections), revenue collections on a fiscal year-to-date basis have grown by 14.5 […]
GMU’s Regional Elected Leaders Initiative Overview of Spring 2022 Governance Webinars
GMU’s Regional Elected Leaders Initiative Overview of Spring 2022 Governance Webinars Co-sponsored by VACo and VML Friday, May 6: Noon –1:15 pm Webinar #1: NOVA Effectively Managing Council/Board Meetings: Handling Contentious Issues and Potential Disruptions Speakers: Hon. Babur Lateef, Chair, Prince William School Board Hon. Phyllis Randall, Chair, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Hon. David […]
Premier Partner Spotlight – cashVest® by three+one® | Liquidity Analysis
cashVest® by three+one® | Liquidity Analysis cashVest® by three+one® harnesses data to maximize the value of every dollar through the power of liquidity analysis. Dean Lynch and Beau Blevins discuss cashVest’s impact on counties and how this “Best Practice” in liquidity management has returned 500+million to the communities they serve. Watch the Premier Partner Video
Governor Announces Amendments and Vetoes
On April 11, Governor Youngkin released his remaining amendments to legislation passed by the 2022 General Assembly, as well as his vetoes of 25 bills (the Governor had previously announced one veto). The Governor made amendments to 114 bills (the legislature previously accepted the Governor’s amendments to two other bills prior to the conclusion of […]
Report Released on January 3-4, 2022, Winter Weather Event and I-95 Incident
On April, 1 2022, The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), and Virginia State Police (VSP) announced the release of a multi-agency after-action report on the Commonwealth’s response to the massive winter storm of January 3 and 4, which caused widespread disturbances to travel, electricity, and emergency response throughout […]
Update on the status of marijuana legalization
Legislation in 2021 legalized simple possession of marijuana for adults and growing and harvesting of up to four plants in a household, but many provisions of the 2021 bill, including provisions establishing a retail market for marijuana, required reenactment by the 2022 General Assembly in order to take effect. Omnibus legislation that would have established […]
Visit Amelia County and the Amelia County Courthouse
Location: 16441 Court Street / Amelia Street Built: 1923 – 1924 Style: Colonial Architect: Cooper Lai Contractor: D P Bass Description The building faces north and is a two story red colored brick and concrete structure. The building is located on a landscaped two acre square in the center of Amelia Court House. The west […]
Special Session Convenes to Continue Work on State Budget
The General Assembly returned to Richmond on Monday, April 4, in order to complete the unfinished business of the 2022 regular session – the adoption of a state budget and completion of work on bills that were in conference when the regular session adjourned on March 12. The April 4 session was largely procedural in […]
Premier Partner Spotlight – The Berkley Group | Part 1
The Berkley Group | Part 1 Join Dean Lynch and Drew Williams, CEO, as they discuss the history of the Berkley Group and where they are today. The Berkley Group is the go-to consultant for Virginia counties and their communities. For more information, please visit www.bgllc.net. What doors can we open for you? Watch the […]
Virginia County Board Chairs and Vice Chairs
Accomack County Chair William J. Tarr Vice Chair Robert Crockett Albemarle County Chair Donna P. Price Vice Chair Bea LaPisto-Kirtley Alleghany County Chair G. Matt Garten Vice Chair […]
Premier Partner Spotlight – cashVest® by three+one® Part 1
cashVest® | Part 1 cashVest by three+one is a liquidity data tool for the public sector to execute borrowing, investing, and cash management decisions with more confidence and greater ease. Dean Lynch and Beau Blevins discuss cashVest’s impact on counties and how this “Best Practice” in liquidity management has returned 500+million to the communities they […]
Draft 2023 Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) Guidelines Released
On April, 1 2022 The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has released the draft 2023 Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) program guidelines and criteria for public comment. The public comment period opened on Friday, April 1, 2022 and will close on Monday, May 2, 2022. Follow this link to submit written comments on the draft program guidelines and criteria. Comments must be submitted through […]
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding Opportunities Currently Open for Applications
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding Opportunities Currently Open for Applications Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program • Deadline: May 31, 2022 • There’s up to $372 million available to allow recipients to purchase, rehab, or lease buses, vans, or related equipment as well as finance any workforce development activities to support these vehicles. […]
Premier Partner Spotlight – Blue Line Solutions Part 4
Blue Line Solutions | ALPR Cameras VACo’s newest Premier Partner, Blue Line Solutions, offers a TrueBlue Highway Safety Program that can be implemented in School Zones and Construction Zones, where data has shown that drivers are unaware that their driving behavior is not in alignment with public safety. ALPR Cameras – aka automated light recognition […]