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
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
SB 1578 (Norment), which affirms local government authority over short-term rentals, passed the House on Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 86-14. VACo supports SB
SB 1282 (McDougle) has passed both chambers and now must be acted upon by the Governor by March 27. After lengthy negotiations with the wireless
With removal of language that would have effectively halted public-private partnerships to deploy broadband to unserved and underserved areas, VACo no longer opposes HB 2108
Legislation intended to standardize the mental health screening and assessment process for inmates in local and regional jails has been tabled. However, the issue may
SB 1253 (Obenshain) requires electronic pollbooks to display registered voters’ photos, which would be provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles through the Department of
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