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,
Invitations to participate in the 2020 Census have been sent and Virginians are strongly encouraged to respond online. Participation may also be done via telephone.
Earlier this month, before the first confirmed case in Virginia, the Governor’s COVID-19 Unified Command Task Force mobilized to address how the Commonwealth would monitor,
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the global economy, and its effects are being felt in every community in Virginia. Counties are working in partnership with
Congress has enacted three COVID-19 relief measures in quick succession this month. VACo is continuing to work with our partners at the National Association of
On March 23, Governor Ralph Northam, Secretary of Public Safety Brian Moran, Secretary of Finance Aubrey Layne, and Secretary of Health and Human Resources Daniel
On March 23, Governor Ralph Northam ordered the closure of all K-12 schools in Virginia in response to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 2 pm, Governor Ralph Northam conducts press briefings viewable live on Facebook or at the Virginia Public Media (VPM)
The 2020 legislation session saw 2,830 bills and resolutions introduced. Of these, 1,291 passed both the House of Delegates and Senate and are currently on
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways that state and local governments are being asked to combat the spread of this virus, the Department
The Office of Children’s Services is requesting comments on a proposed State Executive Council (SEC) policy that would require local Community Policy and Management Teams
Pictured from left: Firefighter and Paramedic Wayland Hudgins, Lieutenant Daniel Stamp and Firefighter and Paramedic Colin McCann. The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and medical
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