Several bills related to local taxation were heard this week in the House Finance Committee. Admissions taxes HB 550 (Anderson) and its companion bill, SB 400 (Diggs), would allow James City County and York County
Several bills related to local taxation were heard this week in the House Finance Committee. Admissions taxes HB 550 (Anderson) and its companion bill, SB 400 (Diggs), would allow James City County and York County
After months of steering committee meetings, lively debate and participation through the association’s legislative process, VACo adopted its 2017 Legislative Program. The Legislative Program is
The new year brings new educational opportunities at VACo. The following is a preview of VACo Education programs scheduled in January and February 2017. On
Looking for a fun hike that features a natural water slide? Roaring Run falls and Furnace Trail is an excellent hiking trail for the whole
During the 2016 session, the General Assembly passed HB 1250 (Wilt) and SB 673 (Hanger), companion bills that integrated the four chief statutes that deal
A new joint report from National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National League of Cities (NLC) examines how cities and counties can strengthen collaboration with each other and
A bill to reduce local revenue collections is among a growing list of pre-filed legislation to be considered in the upcoming General Assembly session. SB
The membership of the Virginia Association of Counties elected Montgomery County Supervisor Mary W. Biggs as 2016-2017 President during VACo’s 82nd Annual Conference in Bath
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Go Green Awards, a program designed to encourage implementation of
Thank you to all who participated in the success of the 82nd VACo Annual Conference! Thank you to 2016 Conference Planning Committee Chair, Sherrin Alsop,
The House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees held their annual pre-General Assembly session retreats this week. These meetings are an opportunity for committee members to
Ornament submitted by Linda W. Clark | Lunenburg County VACo is working with the Executive Mansion for the second year in a row to decorate
From Left to Right – Laura Sellers, Stafford County | Meg Bohmke, Stafford County | Rick Blevins, Smyth County | James M. Griffith, Alleghany County
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