Virginia Association of Counties

VACo has released its 2027 Preliminary Legislative Program, which was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document includes a host of important and time...

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) has completed its review of the Aid to Localities (ATL) funding formula and submitted its final report to the General Assembly. The report...

Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland State Forest in central Virginia, Bear Creek Lake is less than an hour west of Richmond. It’s the perfect getaway for the outdoor enthusiast. Activities center on the 40-acre lake with a boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals and a swim...

The consulting firm retained by the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) staff to review the sustainability of the program’s structure and finances presented its findings to the legislative commission overseeing the program on September 18, with the final meeting of the workgroup held the following week.  Legislation ena...

Behavioral Health Commission members received a report from Commission staff on October 6 reviewing the provision of behavioral health care in local and regional jails in Virginia.  Although Constitutional and statutory provisions and general health and safety regulations govern health care in jails, the availability of behavioral...