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
On June 24, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released an updated list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding use of the Coronavirus Relief Fund. This
On June 25, counties from VACo’s Regions 10 and 11 held a lively discussion of issues of shared concern at VACo’s third virtual regional meeting
On June 9, Governor Ralph Northam announced a phased approach to allow for the reopening of in-person instruction for Virginia’s K-12 schools for the 2020-2021
Aptly named “Logs of Love,” the LOVEwork at Luray Caverns is constructed from wooden logs to accentuate the fact that Luray-Page County is designated as
The Supreme Court of the United States has removed a major barrier to construction of the controversial Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). In a 7-2 ruling
More than 20 students are participating virtually in the “Managing While Leading: Understanding Your Powers, Duties & Responsibilities” course that VACo has adapted to fit
The Local Government Recovery Task Force held its first virtual meeting on June 8 to discuss issues related to the near-term reopening of the state’s
The Northam administration (per E.O. 63) has directed the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) to “… promulgate emergency regulations and standards to control,
On June 8, the Commonwealth Connect Coalition distributed copies of the FY 2021 Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) Program Guidelines and Criteria detailing the process by
The Virginia Commission on Youth adopted its work plan for 2020 at its June 17 meeting, agreeing to examine the delivery of education in juvenile
Since March 15, 822,300 unemployment claims have been filed in Virginia as a result of the impacts of COVID-19 and other economic factors. As the
On June 17, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) held a workshop and regular meeting that discussed numerous issues, including COVID-19 traffic trends. This information is
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