Several bills related to local taxation were heard this week in the House Finance Committee. Admissions taxes HB 550 (Anderson) and its companion bill, SB 400 (Diggs), would allow James City County and York County
Several bills related to local taxation were heard this week in the House Finance Committee. Admissions taxes HB 550 (Anderson) and its companion bill, SB 400 (Diggs), would allow James City County and York County
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
VACo is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar on the American Rescue Plan and ways ARP funds can be used for water infrastructure priorities. The
Each candidate and each speaker who walked to and away from the podium at the County Officials’ Summit on August 19 received a standing ovation
Governor Northam brought encouraging news to the “money committees” in his August 18 report on state revenues, with strong growth in all major General Fund
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