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,
In 2019, the Stormwater Management Act (Code of Virginia § 62.1-44.15:24 et seq.) was amended to require the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to annually determine an
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Governor Youngkin announced on Monday, March 24, that he has offered amendments to 159 bills that were sent to him by the 2025 General Assembly.
Governor Youngkin announced on Monday that he was proposing significant revisions to the state budget as passed by the General Assembly in February. At a
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Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed SB 1307 (McPike), critical legislation that would have expanded school construction financing options to localities across the Commonwealth. VACo strongly
On Monday evening, Governor Youngkin announced that he had vetoed 157 bills, including SB 1307 (McPike), as discussed elsewhere in County Connections. At the April
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Dear VACo Members – It’s time for the 2025 Achievement Awards Program. Any county department is eligible to compete so ENTER NOW! 2025 Achievement Awards Submission
The Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions held its initial meeting on Saturday, February 22, prior to the General Assembly
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