By a vote of 21-19, the Senate passed SB 74 (McPike) that expands to all localities the ability to provide optional increases in density to meet affordable housing needs in the Commonwealth. Currently this authority
By a vote of 21-19, the Senate passed SB 74 (McPike) that expands to all localities the ability to provide optional increases in density to meet affordable housing needs in the Commonwealth. Currently this authority
Logging and Biomass Energy Production Listen to the Podcast Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 22 | Logging and Biomass Energy Production. Joe Lerch visits the
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) announced a 45-day public comment period for proposed program changes to the Making Efficient and Responsible
At its October 16, 2025 meeting, the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Board of Trustees certified new employer contribution rates for the five statewide retirement plans,
Five-term Dale District Supervisor James M. “Jim” Holland has passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Holland passed on October 14 at his
Location: 206 East Main Street / Spring Avenue SEBuilt: 1895 – 1896Style: Renaissance Revival and ItalianateArchitect: Frank Pierce Milburn of Washington, DCContractor: Milbourne Gilliam &
The Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee met on October 14 in Portsmouth for an update on state revenues, a briefing on the health of the
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host a series of public meetings October 27-30 to gather feedback regarding potential improvements along Interstate 81 in
The Behavioral Health Commission’s October 7 meeting featured presentations reviewing the progress of major initiatives aimed at improving access to community-based services and providing alternatives
Every year, VACo staff travels across the Commonwealth to visit the various VACo regions and collaborates with counties within these regions to hold our Regional
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VACo has released its 2026 Preliminary Legislative Program, which was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document includes a host of important and timely
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