Members of the “money committees” heard similar messages in their respective annual pre-session retreats last week: sluggish economic growth is expected in the next several years; growth in mandatory spending pressures is projected to outstrip
Members of the “money committees” heard similar messages in their respective annual pre-session retreats last week: sluggish economic growth is expected in the next several years; growth in mandatory spending pressures is projected to outstrip
Historic Fincastle boasts with southern charm and is deeply routed in historical significance. Fincastle is a designated Lewis and Clark community, having ties to both
Rendering of Rockingham County’s future emergency response station at 2654 Port Republic Road Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) wants to first thank all local government public
A recent Clarke County Board of Supervisors meeting concluded with gifts and expressions of gratitude for Berryville District representative Mary L.C. Daniel, who officially left
On April 21, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) held an emergency meeting to allocate federal funding for transit programs from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
VACo members participated in a telephone town hall on April 23 on Virginia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic with State Coordinator of Emergency Management Dr.
On May 4, VACo staff participated in a conference call with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan regarding HHS’s
Passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has provided Virginia with approximately $238.6 million in federal funding to address the impact
The Department of the Treasury released a guidance document for state, territorial, local, and tribal governments on April 22 outlining allowable uses of the Coronavirus
Commonwealth Connect has recently released an interactive map of Public Wi-Fi hotspots to help those without access to broadband find locations where free Wi-Fi is
The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) has assembled a blue-ribbon task force to develop an assertive strategic plan with recommendations for structural shifts and improved
GASB has issued a standard that improves state and local governments’ accounting for public-private and public-public partnership arrangements (P3s) and availability payment arrangements (APAs).
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