RICHMOND (May 15, 2026)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 40 recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
RICHMOND (May 15, 2026)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 40 recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
Update: During the Reconvened Session, the General Assembly voted to accept the Governor’s amendments on SB 731 (Salim) and HB 547 (Helmer), which VACo supported.
In the most recent Energy Landscape of Virginia series podcast interview, VACo learned from the Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association (VEPGA) that counties, cities, towns,
Listen to the Podcast In a conversation with Stephen Burr, Energy Manager for Arlington County, and John Lord, Energy Management Coordinator for Fairfax
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is grappling with a significant deficit in the emergency response budget for Fiscal Year 2026. VDOT staff presented this
Legislation, adopted in 2025 updating the federal Opportunity Zone program, changes eligibility criteria, resulting in fewer census tracts qualifying for designation. This means states will
The museum sits on one of the last battlefields of the Civil War. Just a mile and a half away, Robert E. Lee met with
Following the General Assembly’s adjournment on March 14, several bills concerning photo speed monitoring devices have passed. The following are bills that VACo worked on
Listen to the Podcast Energy Related Legislation in the 2026 General Assembly: Data Centers, Utility-Scale Solar and Battery Storage. In a conversation with VACo Deputy
Dear Colleague, I am pleased to share an important opportunity for professionals working in Virginia’s state and local government agencies – including county government officials,
Visit Washington County! In the summer of 1780, the Southern American colonies – and hopes of independence – seemed at the mercy of an invading
Hear how the Town of Cape Charles made the decision to transition ownership of its water and wastewater system and how Virginia American Water proved
VACo’s Jeremy R. Bennett gives an update on the local referendum, school construction funding legislation. The legislation is part of the conferees budget process, and
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