On May 20 VACo and Virginia Energy (Viriginia Department of Energy) hosted “Unlocking Energy Savings and Demand Response Opportunities for Local Governments”. A recording of this hybrid online, and in person event, is now available
On May 20 VACo and Virginia Energy (Viriginia Department of Energy) hosted “Unlocking Energy Savings and Demand Response Opportunities for Local Governments”. A recording of this hybrid online, and in person event, is now available
A report has been released with recommendations for improving the state’s support of local Children’s Services Act program administration. This report has its roots in
On November 10 the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council (FOIA Council) held its last meeting of 2021 and voted to recommend three legislative drafts.
As part of their November 8 meeting, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) presented an oversight report, Transportation Infrastructure and Funding in the
At its meeting on November 23, 2021, the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council endorsed revised draft legislation requiring local lobbyist registration with
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) notified stakeholders that the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board removed from its December 3 agenda consideration
By Andrew Moore and Gary Walker History runs deep in each of Virginia’s 95 counties. For centuries, county courthouse greens and municipal centers served as
Congratulations Jeremy! A well-deserved recognition!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN SOON Thank you for participating in the 87th Annual Conference. Below is a link to the recap webpage
CHARLOTTE COUNTY—Governor Ralph Northam recently announced the dedication of the Charlotte State Forest, opening the first publicly-accessible state land in Charlotte County. The 5,004 acre
The “money committees” held their annual pre-session retreats last week, with the House Appropriations and House Finance Committees meeting in Richmond on November 16 and
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