Author: Gage Harter

cashvest by three+one

The Virginia Association of Counties is proud to introduce cashvest® by three+one®, our newest Premier Partner. cashvest® by three+one® is a financial technology organization that deploys liquidity analysis, to help counties leverage new data resources, to maximize the value of every dollar on deposit. Because cashvest® by three+one® is not a bank, registered investment advisor, […]

Virginia Celebrates Transit Appreciation Month with local Transit Agencies across the Commonwealth

~ Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation dedicates October to the people and agencies keeping Virginia Moving ~ To highlight the important service transit agencies across the Commonwealth continue to provide throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is celebrating Transit Appreciation Month this October. Each week, DRPT will […]

House and Senate Approve Budget Proposals

The House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees reported their respective budgets on Friday, September 25.  The House passed its budget on September 29, and the Senate approved its version on October 2, moving toward the appointment of a conference committee to resolve differences between the two proposals.  Both budgets applied savings strategies to […]

Visit a LOVEworks sign near you!

Here in Virginia, it’s pretty easy to tell: we love LOVE. From our iconic Virginia is for Lovers slogan to the 200+ LOVEworks around the state, LOVE can be found in every corner of the Commonwealth. Get out and make plans to visit one of these selfie-worthy LOVEworks! Watch the video! SOURCE: Virginia is for […]

Why I would recommend the Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program

Mary Biggs Montgomery County Supervisor VACo President (2016-17) Supervisors’ Certification Graduate (2020) I would enthusiastically recommend the 5-course Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program to any VACo member who wants to become a better elected official. I started the program last year, and finished it this summer. One might ask what could a 25-year tenured board […]

2020 Edition of the Mandates Catalog

Published by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) The 2020 edition of the Catalog of State and Federal Mandates on Local Governments has been approved and published by the Commission on Local Government. The Commission approved the 2020 version on September 17, 2020. The Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2903(7), directs the Commission […]

State General Fund Revenues Trending in Line with August Reforecast

Secretary of Finance Aubrey L. Layne, Jr., briefed members of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee on state revenue collections on September 15. While September collections (which will include estimated income tax payments for individuals and corporations, and August sales taxes) will provide a clearer picture of General Fund revenues, Secretary Layne suggested that revenue […]

Visit Brunswick County and the LOVEworks Sign

L represents wood, highlighting the county’s role as a major producer in the forestry industry. (The wood used was donated by Lawrenceville Building Supply.) O represents Brunswick Stew, as the county is proclaimed to be the original home of Brunswick Stew. V represents the Tobacco heritage that is rich in Virginia’s southern region and specifically […]

Discover the VSAE Health Plan from VACo Premier Partner Asset Protection Group

VACo has been working diligently over the past two years with its partners to develop a unique health insurance plan for members.  We are proud to say The VSAE Health Plan is now a reality. VACo’s partnership with the Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE) and its member associations has enabled us to join with […]

Join us for a webinar on public safety and HB 1442 hosted by Conduent

During the 2020 General Assembly session, the Virginia Legislature enacted HB 1442 (Jones) authorizing state and local law-enforcement agencies to operate photo speed monitoring devices in or around school crossing zones and highway work zones, which are often dangerous areas for both pedestrians and drivers. VACo and VACo Premier Partner Conduent will examine this important […]

Qualified Immunity Bill Fails to Advance in Senate

A bill proposing sweeping changes to Virginia’s sovereign immunity laws has failed to advance in the Senate and has been instead sent to the Boyd-Graves Conference for further study and analysis. HB 5013 (Bourne) was one of many bills introduced by legislators during this special session proposing extensive reforms of various criminal justice laws and […]