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 proposed policy statements including language pertaining to K-12 education funding,
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 proposed policy statements including language pertaining to K-12 education funding,
State General Fund revenues continued to perform well in August, growing by 18.9 percent. Although this figure is partially attributable to an extra deposit day
On September 16, the Commonwealth Connect Coalition met to discuss historic news concerning the VATI program. The FY22 grant round closed on September 14. In
During the Monday, September 20 meeting of the House Appropriations Committee, Deputy Secretaries of Transportation Nick Donohue and John Lawson provided updates on the state
Can you imagine what would happen if General Colin Powell, Fortune 1000 CEOs and other executives came together with career coaches and professors from the
Backbone Rock Campground is a small campground situated along the beautiful Beaverdam Creek at an elevation of 2,100 feet in northern Johnson County. This developed
The Department of Taxation has released final guidelines for the administration of the disposable plastic bag tax. Legislation enacted in the 2020 General Assembly session
VACo’s Newest Premier Partner QUALTRICS EMPOWER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Every day you ask something of citizens, whether it’s complying with policies, enrolling in programs or purchasing
A workgroup convened by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to consider potential expansion of the categories of professionals who may conduct evaluations
Cybersecurity: A Better Way to Test Readiness than Experiencing Reality Let’s face it, when it comes to some realities it is best to not experience
DCJS has announced several new funding opportunities that local governments in Virginia can take advantage of. The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Grant Program Through
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