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 following is a report on bills that received final action by the General Assembly shortly before adjournment sine die on March 11. VACo staff soon
The House and Senate agreed on a biennial budget on March 11. The following items of interest to localities are included in the General Assembly’s
The Revenue Sharing Program leverages local funds with state funds to complete priority transportation projects that would otherwise be left undone. Local governments match state
Dear VACo Members It’s time for the 2016 Achievement Awards Program. Any county department is eligible to compete so ENTER NOW! Submissions must be received
Have you heard about our Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program? The program, a collaboration between VACo, Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension, provides county supervisors
On behalf of the Virginia Association of Counties, I would like to extend my condolences and prayers to those who suffered loss because of tornadoes
GASB has proposed a single approach for lease reporting. State and local governments would report leases based on the principle that leases are financings of
Warren County Attorney Blair Mitchell recently announced his retirement, effective at the end of April. Mitchell has served as attorney for various Virginia localities for
Millions of Americans are familiar with famed Texan Stephen F. Austin, the man who secured his place in history as the “Father of Texas.” Most,
THE VICE CHAIRS A Accomack County | Robert D. Crockett Albemarle County | Diantha H. McKeel Alleghany County | George M. Garten Amelia County |
THE CHAIRS A Accomack County | Ron S. Wolff Albemarle County | Lizbeth A. Palmer Alleghany County | Stephen A. Bennett Amelia County | Franklin
Amended bill requires a state study on local impacts SB 416 (Vogel) as amended is before the House of Delegates TODAY. Your call or email
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