The Legislative Summary details the actions of the 2025 General Assembly. It also includes information on legislation of interest to counties. This edition contains links to bills through the General Assembly’s Legislative Information System and
The Legislative Summary details the actions of the 2025 General Assembly. It also includes information on legislation of interest to counties. This edition contains links to bills through the General Assembly’s Legislative Information System and
VACo Executive Committee (from left to right) – President Ruth Larson, President-Elect Victor Angry, First Vice President Phil North, Second Vice President Jerry Boothe, Secretary-Treasurer
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VACo and Virginia Energy to host free seminar on energy programs that counties can implement to reduce electricity costs On May 20 – VACo and
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The General Assembly met on April 2 to consider the Governor’s proposed amendments to legislation passed by the legislature during the 2025 session, including a
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On the eve of the 2025 General Assembly Reconvened Session – VACo Executive Director Dean Lynch sits down with Senator Barbara Favola and Delegate Terry
The House of Delegates and the Senate have formed special committees to understand the scope of potential impacts of federal funding reductions on the state
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is soliciting proposals through the 2025 Chesapeake WILD
In 2019, the Stormwater Management Act (Code of Virginia § 62.1-44.15:24 et seq.) was amended to require the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to annually determine an
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Governor Youngkin announced on Monday, March 24, that he has offered amendments to 159 bills that were sent to him by the 2025 General Assembly.
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