RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
On May 16, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) hosted a listening session for local governments to receive input on the development of
The Virginia Commission on Youth adopted its plan of work for the remainder of 2023 at its May 15 meeting, agreeing on a study of
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) met on May 15 and approved a plan of work for 2023. Several study projects were directed
The Behavioral Health Commission set its course for the remainder of 2023 at its meeting on May 16 in Charlottesville, building on a strategic planning
The Joint Commission on Health Care held its first meeting of the year on May 17. In addition to mapping out its work for the
The Legislative Summary details the actions of the 2023 General Assembly. It also includes information on legislation of interest to counties. This edition contains links
RICHMOND (May 3, 2023)— Pulaski County Board of Supervisors Chair Laura Walters has been appointed to the VACo Board of Directors to represent Region 12.
The Jefferson Cup was last awarded in 2019 when longtime House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell was honored. VACo seeks nominations for this year’s
The Behavioral Health Commission held a strategic planning session on April 28 to discuss the Commission’s role in improving the behavioral health system, the goals
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s new Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program), established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will provide $2.5 billion
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will host nine meetings across Virginia and is inviting the public to share feedback on transportation projects that have been
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