$700 Million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to go to Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) and other Broadband Updates
As part of the August 9 Appropriations Act allocating federal relief funding approved by the General Assembly and Governor Northam, Virginia will see a massive influx of funding to the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI). This represents an historic investment in broadband infrastructure and will hopefully help achieve universal broadband coverage by 2024. The Commonwealth Connect […]
Visit Tazewell County and Fort Witten
The original Fort Witten was constructed in 1774 by Thomas Witten as a defensive structure during hostilities with Native Americans. A small militia was stationed at the fort during Lord Dunmore’s War. The blockhouse style building contained two rooms, one upper and one lower, with the upper room being slightly larger than the base. During […]
Robust Discussions with the Candidates at the County Officials’ Summit
Thank you The Supply Room for the swag!
VACo’s Amazing Sponsors and Partners at the County Officials’ Summit
Turn Your Data Points Into Revenue
You are generating meaningful data points with every check, wire, ACH & card transaction. cashvest® is a fintech solution for public entities created by public officials that uses your entity’s data to manage liquidity and generate revenue. Your program. Your data. Every dollar provides data. Turn it into revenue opportunities today.
FOIA Training information
The FOIA council staff will be hosting the following live webinar FOIA trainings during the months of August and September. If you are have any problems registering for a training session, please try using another internet browser such as Google Chrome, as the staff has received reports that Internet Explorer doesn’t load the webpage properly. […]
VACo’s Chris McDonald Graduates From The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership
Pictured – Larry Roberts (Director, Sorensen Institute), Chris McDonald, and Lauren Gilbert (Associate Director and Director of Programs, Sorensen institute). After nearly two years of coursework, classroom instruction, meetings, and travel across the Commonwealth, VACo Director of Government Relations Chris McDonald graduated from The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. The Sorensen Institute, an initiative of […]
General Assembly Approves Plan for Federal Relief Dollars
The General Assembly approved a package of amendments to the 2021 Appropriations Act on August 9 to appropriate federal relief funding that is being provided to the state through the American Rescue Plan Act. The Governor signed the budget bill on August 10, so the revisions are now in effect. The revised budget appropriates approximately […]
General Assembly Adopts Governor’s Amended Budget Language Addressing Primary Overtime Compensation Concerns
The General Assembly approved language and added additional language to Governor Ralph Northam’s budget amendments addressing the Department of Labor and Industry’s (DOLI) interpretation of Delegate Mike Mullins’ HB 2063, which was passed earlier this year. The DOLI interpretation overturned the longstanding provision of the Fair Labor Stands Act that allowed public agencies to offer […]
General Assembly Considering Appropriations of Federal Relief Dollars
The General Assembly is considering a package of amendments to the budget that was enacted in April 2021 in order to appropriate federal relief funding that is being provided to the state through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Virginia received a significant infusion of federal resources through ARPA, and language in the April budget […]
Visit Nelson County and the Blue Ridge Tunnel
The Blue Ridge Tunnel was constructed between 1850 and 1858 beneath Rockfish Gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia. CSX Transportation generously donated the tunnel to Nelson County in 2007. The tunnel is located at the convergence of the southern entrance of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive, the northern entrance of the Blue […]
Introducing a New Associate Member – Altumint
Virginia Counties Recognized for Model Programs
RICHMOND (August 5, 2021)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 30 recipients of the 2021 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 102 submissions. Winning entries focused on addressing issues of inclusion, belonging, and reconciliation that challenge counties today. Winning Achievement Award Submissions | Winning Program Descriptions “I want […]
Virginia Association of County Leadership Development: Learn from the best!
Scholarships still available for you and your team. Join the 1,700 counties and state associations already benefiting from the effectiveness of the NACo Leadership Academy, the 12-week, online leadership program led by General Colin Powell. The James City County Administrator shares his thoughts on just how impactful the NACo Leadership Academy has been on their team and […]
Larry Johnson, Georgia commissioner, takes the lead as NACo president
NACo’s new executive team, elected July 12 at the 2021 Annual Business Meeting in Prince George’s County, Md. are (l-r): Immediate Past President Gary Moore, Boone County, Ky. judge/executive; President Larry Johnson, commissioner, DeKalb County, Ga.; First Vice President Denise Winfrey, board member, Will County, Ill. and Second Vice President Mary Jo McGuire, commissioner, Ramsey […]