Members of the “money committees” heard similar messages in their respective annual pre-session retreats last week: sluggish economic growth is expected in the next several years; growth in mandatory spending pressures is projected to outstrip
Members of the “money committees” heard similar messages in their respective annual pre-session retreats last week: sluggish economic growth is expected in the next several years; growth in mandatory spending pressures is projected to outstrip
On August 26, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that despite an FY 2016 State General Fund Budget that was built on fairly conservative revenue growth of
Secretary of Technology Karen Jackson (left), Secretary of Health and Human Resources Dr. Bill Hazel (center) and Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian
Louisa County hosted a lively regional meeting on August 10 as Region 7 localities gathered to discuss issues of concern. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Nick
Virginia’s Plan for Well-Being, a document developed by the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Center for Health Innovation, outlines 13 goals for the
On August 8, nearly 40 local government representatives from diverse regions of Virginia attended the “Go Green Challenge Forum.” The event was held in the
Tingler’s Mill has a long and varied history. As a present-day decorative fixture of Paint Bank, its presence makes a grand statement about revitalization and
Richmond, VA – In its annual study commissioned by Virginia Goodwill agencies, the Elliot D. Pollack organization found that the six Goodwill agencies that make
It’s time to get registered for VACo’s 82nd Annual Conference! Registration Forms were sent via email and made available on our website on August 15.
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RICHMOND (August 1, 2016)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 29 recipients of the 2016 Achievement Awards recognizing model local government
The County Officials’ Summit on August 18-19 is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event. VACo has confirmed the attendance of three Virginia Secretaries and
Long-term returns for U.S. public pensions are expected to drop to the lowest levels ever recorded, meaning deeper pain for states and localities as a
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