VACo has released its 2026 Preliminary Legislative Program, which was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document includes a host of important and timely proposed policy statements including language pertaining to K-12 education funding,
VACo has released its 2026 Preliminary Legislative Program, which was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document includes a host of important and timely proposed policy statements including language pertaining to K-12 education funding,
Legislation that will improve food distribution infrastructure while assisting Virginia farmers and local and regional food banks has steadily found success in both chambers of
SB 1440 (Surovell), which erodes governmental immunity for law enforcement, will be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, February 1, at 8 a.m.
As previously reported, several pieces of legislation that propose changes to the Virginia’s Workers’ Compensation Act with potentially significant impact to local governments have been
HB 2045 (Bourne) creates a state civil cause of action for depravation of any person’s constitutional rights, privileges, or immunities by a law enforcement officer,
In 2019, the General Assembly required the Board of Corrections (now the State Board of Local and Regional Jails) to establish minimum standards for behavioral
Helpful legislation introduced by Delegate Margaret Ransone that streamlines public notice procedures for localities has passed its first legislative hurdle and has been reported to
On January 25, legislation that requires the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) to issue guidance on the governance of academic Governor’s Schools was recommended to
Legislation improving food access/distribution infrastructure while assisting Virginia farmers and local and regional food banks survived the scrutiny of the House Appropriations Committee and will
SB 1171 (Norment) creates an exemption for smaller localities’ EDA and IDA Executive Directors and members from filing Statement of Economic Interest disclosure forms. Legislation
Several bills of interest to local governments have been referred to the House Finance Committee. Below is an update on the status of several bills
A bill seeking to study and rework staffing and funding levels for Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ offices has been sent to the Senate Finance Committee for further
On January 26, legislation that proposes renaming sections of U.S. Route 1 in Virginia from the currently designated “Jefferson Davis Highway” to the “Emancipation Highway”
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