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,
HB 770 Gilbert and SB 549 Obenshain as introduced would have severely curtailed localities ability to deal with the added community infrastructure needs created by
On February 3, the Natural Resources Subcommittee of the House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee recommended that HB 1358 (Fariss) be carried over to
SB 417 (Vogel) will be heard in tomorrow’s Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee. The bill allows designated nonattorney employees of a local department of social
HB 191 (Minchew) requires that use value (as opposed to fair market value) be utilized when calculations are made of the Local Composite Index (LCI).
Register today for the annual Rural Caucus Reception and Dinner where attendees will gather to discuss issues that impact rural Virginia. Attendees will meet during
Read the February 3 County Connections
It’s been a fast and furious General Assembly Session here at VACo. Our Legislative Team has worked hard advocating on a slew of issues affecting
VACo’s February events are a week away! The VACo Team is prepping for each of the three events to be held the second week in
FASB issued a new standard in the beginning of January designed to improve the recognition and measurement of financial instruments through targeted changes to existing
The historic Assateague Lighthouse was built in 1867 on a natural bluff 22 feet above sea level, providing more height and visibility. Originally the lighthouse
Bill prohibits local governments from imposing ‘fees’ HB 801 (Morris) is before Subcommittee #4 of the House General Laws Committee on Thursday and your call
HB 217 (LeMunyon) provides that a locality may not increase the rate or assessment ratio of the Machinery and Tools Tax or Business Tangible Personal
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