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,
The Administration announced late last week that nominations are now open for the Governor’s Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Education. Nominations must be submitted
Monday, September 25 | 11:45 AM -to- Tuesday, September 26 | 2 PM Please join Governor McAuliffe, administration officials and members of the Virginia General
Earlier this year, representatives from several localities met with the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to discuss challenges with data access, use, and sharing
Budget language adopted in 2017 directs the Auditor of Public Accounts (APA), Martha S. Mavredes, to establish a work group to develop an “early warning
Gubernatorial Candidates Ed Gillespie and Ralph Northam to speak at the County Officials’ Summit Lieutenant Governor candidates Fairfax and Vogel will also speak 9 a.m.
King George County Chair Ruby Brabo was elected on July 24 to serve a two-year term on the NACo Executive Committee. Her selection as South
RICHMOND (August 1, 2017)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 17 recipients of the 2017 Achievement Awards recognizing model local government
On July 19, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved revisions to the Revenue Sharing CTB Policy and Guidelines. A subcommittee appointed by CTB considered comments
VDOT has tentatively scheduled a webinar to review the changes and answer any questions on August 17 at 10 am. VDOT will also use this opportunity
Rockingham County boasts hundreds of turkey farms and has a proud tradition that dates back to the Roarin’ 20s. “The modern turkey industry has its
As recently reported in the news, Virginia became the first state to “opt in” to FirstNet, the national First Responder Network Authority created under federal
Fluence combines the extensive technology expertise, unique energy storage market experience, and global reach of Siemens and AES to offer proven and cost-competitive energy storage
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