RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
The LGA Special Projects Award recognizes attorneys who have contributed to an LGA project or other project of particular importance to LGA or local government
In recent years, reports and news articles have increasingly alerted us to the growing epidemic of social isolation in our nation. We also continue to
The General Assembly held its annual reconvened session on April 3 to consider the Governor’s amendments to legislation that passed during the regular session, as
Welcome to the County Pulse. In this episode, Host Katie Boyle talks with Margaret Nimmo Holland, Executive Director of Voices for Virginia’s Children, about the
The Joint Subcommittee Studying Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century met to review the results of legislation and budget initiatives introduced
The Jackson is an excellent smallmouth bass, rock bass, rainbow trout, and brown trout fishery above Lake Moomaw. Below Gathright Dam, six public areas provide
Photo: VACo participated in an important meeting on veteran suicide and access to veteran resource officers. Pictured from left to right – Virginia Assistant Secretary
Governor Ralph Northam released amendments to 46 bills this week, in addition to proposing 40 amendments to the state budget. The General Assembly will meet
Among the 40 amendments proposed by Governor Ralph Northam to the 2019 Appropriations Act is a recommendation to provide additional clarity and flexibility regarding the
While the General Assembly may have wrapped up the bulk of its business for the year and adjourned sine die on February 24, the legislative
Rocky Knob is one of the first developed areas on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is noted for its rustic and rural landscape, plus great
The National Association of Counties in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) has developed a mobile
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