VACo has released its 2026 Legislative Program, which was adopted by membership on November 11 at the Annual Business Meeting. The 2026 Legislative Program was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document has a host
VACo has released its 2026 Legislative Program, which was adopted by membership on November 11 at the Annual Business Meeting. The 2026 Legislative Program was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document has a host
According to VACo’s Immediate Past President, Penny Gross, restoration of the Chesapeake Bay will require “implementation over multiple decades, with local governments in lead roles.
Falling Spring Falls is a breathtaking 80-foot waterfall that is one of the most visited and photographed spots in the Alleghany Highlands. The scenic waterfall
Bernadette Peele (center), Prince William Assistant County Attorney, received the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. Cherin Award for Outstanding Deputy or Assistant Local Government
The General Assembly reconvened on April 20 to consider Governor Terry McAuliffe’s budget amendment package to adjust HB 30 for FY 2017-2018. Out of the Governor’s
The following items are on the floor of the House and Senate today. Please contact your Delegates and Senators and encourage them to support Governor
Governor Terry McAuliffe has proposed language to remove limitations on leveraging funding for Broadband projects. Budget Item 109 as currently written limits the ability of
VACo Members discuss their issues at the 2015 Region 13 Meeting in Wise County. Few events last year were more eye-opening for VACo’s legislative
VACo will host regional meetings again this spring and summer. In 2015, we were able to visit eight VACo regions. Our 2016 goal is to
Cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, promoting renewable energy sources particularly from solar and wind and going forward with a Clean Power Plan for Virginia are
“April showers bring May flowers” the saying goes, and spring is just the beginning of Virginia’s storm season. Summer brings Virginia’s hurricane season (June 1
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Board of Supervisors of the County of Caroline is seeking proposals for the provision of legal services. Caroline County will accept
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