Several bills related to local taxation were heard this week in the House Finance Committee. Admissions taxes HB 550 (Anderson) and its companion bill, SB 400 (Diggs), would allow James City County and York County
Several bills related to local taxation were heard this week in the House Finance Committee. Admissions taxes HB 550 (Anderson) and its companion bill, SB 400 (Diggs), would allow James City County and York County
The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail, formerly the Fauquier County Jail, is now the home of the Fauquier Historical Society. Built in 1808,
By Nate Delesline III | The Smithfield Times Story reprinted with permission from The Smithfield Times Over the next five years, the Smithfield Police Department’s
The Virginia Division of Legislative Services has released its Guide to Local Redistricting for 2021, a publication that provides an overview of the laws governing
The Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. (LGA), held a virtual fall conference October 15 and 16. During the conference, LGA awarded its two highest
Apply to have your project or program recognized at the highest level in the Commonwealth. The Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize successful and innovative efforts that improve
Budget negotiators released a compromise proposal on Wednesday, October 14, and both chambers are expected to agree to the budget conference report on Friday, October
Augusta County Augusta County Chairman Gerald Garber (right) and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Caleb Kramer (left) celebrated with VACo’s Joe Lerch Botetourt County VACo’s Chris McDonald
On October 7, Governor Ralph Northam announced an additional $30 million of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding for fast-track broadband projects
VACo has released its 2021 Preliminary Legislative Program, which was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document includes a host of important and timely
Remarkable Beauty Preserved Scott’s Run Nature Preserve is one of only a few nature preserves in the Fairfax County Park Authority system. It is a
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