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 through VACo’s steering committee process. The document has a host
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 through VACo’s steering committee process. The document has a host
VRS reported a 9.9% return, net of fees, as of June 30. The strong return surpassed the 6.75% assumed rate of return and pushed the
The current authorization for Federal surface transportation programs is set to expire on September 30, 2026. In preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill,
The Convergence of Farming with Solar: What is Agrivoltaics? Listen to the Podcast Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 20 | The Convergence of Farming with
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
We are thrilled to welcome statewide candidates and county government leaders from all over the Commonwealth to the 2025 VACo County Officials’ Summit next week.
Location: 28 Colonial Trail East / Rolfe HighwayBuilt: 1923 – 1924Style: Classical RevivalArchitect: G A BerrymanContractor: Gooch-Williams Description: The building faces north and is a
The Virginia Office of Broadband (within the Department of Housing Community Development – DHCD) has released its Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) funding
The Virginia Minimum Wage will increase from $12.41 per hour to $12.77 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. This increase ensures compliance with§ 40.1-28.10(F) of
Join Senator Mark R. Warner, the Virginia Association of Counties, the Virginia Housing Alliance, and Henrico County for the “Keys to Housing Affordability Summit” on
BEST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WYTHE COUNTY Hitachi Energy Arena Revitalization | Read Submission BEST SMALL COUNTY ACHIEVEMENT (50,000 or less population) DINWIDDIE COUNTY Middle School Mock Trial
Front Row – Dan Witt (Retiring Charlotte County Administrator). Second Row (L-R) – Melody Foster (Retired Executive Director CRC), Christin Jackson (Executive Director CRC), Becky
A study group created by legislation in the 2025 General Assembly session and directed to examine the implications of moving some or all elections in
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