The 2026 General Assembly convened on January 14 and began hearing legislation shortly after completing the traditional first-day organizational business. Newly elected legislators took their seats, and both the House and the Senate adopted a
The 2026 General Assembly convened on January 14 and began hearing legislation shortly after completing the traditional first-day organizational business. Newly elected legislators took their seats, and both the House and the Senate adopted a
Valued Homestead Guest, We look forward to welcoming you back to The Homestead for the annual VACo conference! To ensure a smooth and efficient arrival
Since 2014, Barn Quilt squares have been added to buildings around Craig County. The money raised by the sale of the Barn Quilts helps raise
On October 30, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s BroadbandUSA Program, in partnership with Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology, will host the Virginia Broadband Summit
The Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century has met several times over the spring and summer, and
Earlier this month we marked the traditional “back to school” milestone of the day after Labor Day by examining some of the science documenting the
Link to the Utility-Scale Solar Energy Podcast Utility-scale solar energy (USSE) projects are growing in size and number across the Commonwealth. Unlike a traditional electric
The following is a joint press release from the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation The Commonwealth Transportation
Several efforts to examine and improve aspects of the Children’s Services Act (CSA) are currently underway, both as a result of General Assembly direction and
For the next several issues – VACo will publish photos of water towers from across the Commonwealth. If you have a water tower in your
The House Select Committee on School Safety reviewed an extensive list of potential recommendations from its three subcommittees on September 11 and agreed to work
Under proposed regulations issued by the IRS, transfers to a state agency or charitable organization in lieu of paying state and local taxes would be
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