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Governor Takes Final Action on Legislation, Budget

On Friday, May 2, Governor Youngkin announced his final actions on legislation that was returned to him from the April 2 reconvened session.  At the reconvened session, the General Assembly had rejected the Governor’s amendments,

Enter the 2025 VACo Achievement Awards

Dear VACo Members –   It’s time for the 2025 Achievement Awards Program. Any county department is eligible to compete so ENTER NOW! 2025 Achievement Awards Submission

Towing Rates Bill Passes General Assembly

SB 1332 (Marsden) and HB 2214 (McQuinn), as introduced, would repeal the authority for localities to establish trespass towing fees, with exceptions, and require the State Corporation

Speed Camera Bill Heads to Governor Youngkin

As previously reported, SB 1233 (Williams Graves) has had a long journey through the General Assembly.  As a conference substitute, SB 1233 (Williams Graves) authorizes state

FOIA Fees Legislation Falters

On February 19, the House of Delegates rereferred SB 1029 (Roem) back to the House General Laws Committee on a voice vote, effectively ending the

BPOL Legislation Headed to Conference

HB 1743 (Watts), which deals with the ability of businesses to deduct gross receipts attributable to business conducted in another state or foreign country from

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