RICHMOND, VA (April 20, 2026) – The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) and the Virginia Municipal League (VML) today responded to Governor Abigail Spanberger’s proposed amendments to HB 1263 / SB 378, noting the Administration’s
RICHMOND, VA (April 20, 2026) – The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) and the Virginia Municipal League (VML) today responded to Governor Abigail Spanberger’s proposed amendments to HB 1263 / SB 378, noting the Administration’s
VACo held its second of eight regional meetings for 2023 on May 3, and this was the first to be done in person. VACo staff
PHOTO CREDIT: Skye Marthaler Location: 132 Main Street / Courthouse SquareBuilt: 1830 – 1831Style: Greek RevivalArchitect: General John Hartwell Cocke, the owner of nearby Bremo
Secretary of Finance Stephen E. Cummings presented an update on the “better than expected” performance of state revenues in April to the Senate Finance and
Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin. Stafford County High School hosted Governor Glenn Youngkin, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, Attorney General Jason
On May 11, Governor Youngkin announced more than $59.5 million in grants for FY 2023 through the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) for 14 projects serving
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
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