Virginia counties made a strong showing at NACo’s 2024 Annual Conference in Hillsborough County, Florida, with Virginia county leaders successfully advocating for policy changes in NACo’s legislative platform, serving in leadership roles within the Association,
Virginia counties made a strong showing at NACo’s 2024 Annual Conference in Hillsborough County, Florida, with Virginia county leaders successfully advocating for policy changes in NACo’s legislative platform, serving in leadership roles within the Association,
Regional Meetings are held annually to give local elected officials, county administrators and legislators an opportunity to discuss challenges and offer solutions. A 2017 Regional
Agritourism entrepreneurs, economic development staff, and local government leaders are invited to the 2017 Virginia Conference on Agritourism on Tuesday through Thursday, April 18-20 at
The General Assembly adjourned sine die on Saturday, February 25, after adopting amendments to the 2016-2018 biennium budget by large margins (40-0 in the Senate
Dear VACo Members: It’s time for the 2017 Achievement Awards Program. Any county department is eligible to compete so ENTER NOW! All entries are required
This highly scenic, 4-mile round-trip trail meanders along a shaded mountain creek to a 66-foot waterfall within Jefferson National Forest. Hike is low to moderate
After a 46-day General Assembly Session, the House of Delegates and Senate adjourned on Saturday, February 25, after adopting amendments to the state budget for
The ability of an entity to continue as a going concern is a fundamental principle in the preparation of financial statements. GASB Statement No. 56
In 2016 the General Assembly passed HJR 31 designating the second week of June as Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week. This designation was championed by the
Thank you to county administrators and staff for your great response to our 2017 updates request. The following is a listing of this year’s Chairs
Watch the Entire Video Economic Development and Planning | General Government Watch Joe Lerch recap important bills in his coverage areas. Education | Health and
For Thursday, February 23
The 2017 General Assembly is heading rapidly toward its scheduled adjournment sine die on Saturday, February 25. Surviving bills are either on the House or
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