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,
On May 27, Jenna Conway, Chief School Readiness Officer at the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), presented a webinar on the state of early childhood
On May 22, Virginia Retirement System (VRS) staff provided VACo and other relevant associations with a webinar detailing provisions of HB 1513 (McQuinn), which was
On May 20, the Commonwealth Connect Coalition recently held its monthly meeting to discuss broadband opportunities and concerns throughout Virginia. Topics of discussion included the
Chesterfield County has developed a new website designed to help citizens locate publicly-accessible, county-owned WiFi locations throughout Chesterfield. Featuring an interactive map, the Public WiFi
On May 28, the U.S. Department of Treasury released an updated list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding use of the Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars provided
Governor Northam announced on June 2 that, except for Northern Virginia and the City of Richmond, all localities will begin Phase Two of the Forward
DALBAR, a financial services market research firm, recently announced that Nationwide Retirement has earned the 2019 Plan Participant Service Award for outstanding telephone support to
Members of the VACo Board of Directors gathered around their computers on May 15 for the first-ever meeting by teleconference. It wasn’t an ideal situation
It’s time for the 2020 Achievement Awards Program. Any county department is eligible to compete so ENTER NOW! Achievement Awards submission form All entries are
BERRYVILLE, VA — During a public work session on May 11, the Clarke County Board of Supervisors officially appointed Matthew Bass to fill the Berryville
On May 13, the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) issued updated guidance concerning child care providers in light of Governor Ralph Northam’s phased approach
The COVID-19 public health emergency is having a devastating and heartbreaking impact on the tourism industry in Virginia. Since people are not traveling right now,
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