The 2026 General Assembly convened on January 14 and began hearing legislation shortly after completing the traditional first-day organizational business. Newly elected legislators took their seats, and both the House and the Senate adopted a
The 2026 General Assembly convened on January 14 and began hearing legislation shortly after completing the traditional first-day organizational business. Newly elected legislators took their seats, and both the House and the Senate adopted a
On December 2, the Virginia Fire Services Board met and approved proposed changes from the Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) to the Aid to Localities
The Commission on Youth held its final meeting of 2025 on December 2, revisiting the subject of its first meeting of the year – concerns
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) announced awards to 46 localities of one-time grant funding to replace certain unmanned aircraft through the Unmanned
Members of the “money committees” heard similar messages in their respective annual pre-session retreats last week: sluggish economic growth is expected in the next several
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Championing K-12: Advocacy & Collaboration Between Boards of Supervisors and School Boards Listen to the Podcast In this episode of Uplifting Our Children Through Education,
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
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At the Behavioral Health Commission’s November 12 meeting, members adopted a series of recommendations from studies discussed earlier this year, received a presentation from staff
The Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. (LGA), held their Fall conference in Hot Springs, VA, last week. During the program, LGA awarded its highest
10 – 11:15 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS VIRGINIA’S BUDGET OUTLOOK SESSION VIDEO MODERATOR: The Honorable Jim Icenhour, Chair, James City County SPEAKER: James J. Regimbal,
November 13 – 15 | Richmond City
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