VACo has released its 2026 Legislative Program, which was adopted by membership on November 11 at the Annual Business Meeting. The 2026 Legislative Program was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document has a host
VACo has released its 2026 Legislative Program, which was adopted by membership on November 11 at the Annual Business Meeting. The 2026 Legislative Program was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document has a host
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_hV-sdGNvI WATCH THE VIDEO NACo Public Promise Procurement NACo’s Public Promise Procurement platform is a cooperative purchasing initiative designed to help county governments save time
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Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed SB 1307 (McPike), critical legislation that would have expanded school construction financing options to localities across the Commonwealth. VACo strongly
On Monday evening, Governor Youngkin announced that he had vetoed 157 bills, including SB 1307 (McPike), as discussed elsewhere in County Connections. At the April
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Dear VACo Members – It’s time for the 2025 Achievement Awards Program. Any county department is eligible to compete so ENTER NOW! 2025 Achievement Awards Submission
The Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions held its initial meeting on Saturday, February 22, prior to the General Assembly
PHOTO CREDIT: Mike Pulice | DHR 2021 Location: 301 East Main Street / Thompson Memorial DriveBuilt: 1909 – 1910Style: Classical RevivalArchitect: Harry H HugginsContractor: King
SB 919 (Salim) / HB 2619 (Helmer), as substituted, would require that the governing body or transportation district commission of any county that contracts with a private
SB 1332 (Marsden) and HB 2214 (McQuinn), as introduced, would repeal the authority for localities to establish trespass towing fees, with exceptions, and require the State Corporation
As previously reported, SB 1233 (Williams Graves) has had a long journey through the General Assembly. As a conference substitute, SB 1233 (Williams Graves) authorizes state
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