Town and City
Powering up for the future: Energy bill creates new investments in the grid, renewables, and energy efficiency. Consumer credits, too.
Inside: Conference Host City Night venue revealed.
About the cover: Virginia is poised to power up for the feature following adoption of legislation during the 2018 session of the General Assembly. Learn about the effects of this legislation, as well as approaches local governments are using to benefit from changes in the energy sector. Starts on page 14. By L. Preston Bryant Jr.
It’s not a wrap: Legislature adjourns without a budget
Inside: Innovation Awards call for entries
About the cover: The 2018 session was supposed to be over and done before now, but it was not to be. The state budget for the 2018-2020 biennium still has to be adopted, leaving local governments in the dark about state aid for shared state-local services such as education, constitutional officers, social services and more. The story starts on page 12.
How secure are you? Local governments confront cybersecurity and ransomeware threats
Inside: Airports, localities and economic growth
About the cover: Local governments have learned the hard way about the potential for cyberware threats and ransomware attacks. Find out the results of a survey on the top concerns of information technology professionals and learn what local governments can do to combat cybercriminals. The article by Dr. Alan R. Shark with the Public Technology Institute begins on page 12.
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Vol. 53 No. 5 – June 2018
Powering up for the future: Energy bill creates new investments in the grid, renewables, and energy efficiency. Consumer credits, too. Inside: Conference Host City Night venue revealed. About the cover: Virginia is poised to power up for the feature following adoption of legislation during the 2018 session of the General Assembly. Learn about the effects […]
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Vol. 53 No. 4 – May 2018
It’s not a wrap: Legislature adjourns without a budget Inside: Innovation Awards call for entries About the cover: The 2018 session was supposed to be over and done before now, but it was not to be. The state budget for the 2018-2020 biennium still has to be adopted, leaving local governments in the dark about state […]
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Vol. 53 No. 3 – April 2018
How secure are you? Local governments confront cybersecurity and ransomeware threats Inside: Airports, localities and economic growth About the cover: Local governments have learned the hard way about the potential for cyberware threats and ransomware attacks. Find out the results of a survey on the top concerns of information technology professionals and learn what local […]
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Vol. 52 No. 2 – March 2018
‘If I were mayor’ – Jalia Hardy of Richmond is statewide winner of essay contest Inside: Winning essays from all 8 regions On the cover: Jalia Hardy of Winford Middle School in Richmond was the statewide winner of the 2017-2018 “If I were Mayor” essay contest. Read about the contest, the statewide winning essay […]
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Vol. 53 No. 1 – Jan./Feb. 2018
Feeling the squeeze: Local Governments struggle to keep pace with service and infrastructure needs About the cover: Local governments are between a rock and a hard place, as they face service and infrastructure demands that outstrip revenue growth. Learn more about the results of a survey of local fiscal conditions conducted this past November and […]
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Vol. 52 No. 10 – December 2017
A dedication to public service: Dr. Patricia Woodbury is VML’s new president Inside: 2018 General Assembly details On the cover: Newport News Council Member Dr. Patricia Woodbury is the new President of the Virginia Municipal League. VTC highlights Dr. Woodbury’s dedication to public service and the City of Newport News. Story begins on page 12. […]
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Vol. 52 No. 9 – November 2017
Step up your game: Increasing playability leads to healthy outcomes for all About the cover: Increasing playability leads to healthy outcomes for all. Eleven Virginia localities have been recognized for making play part of a community-wide agenda. Download VTC Nov. 2017
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Vol. 52 No. 8 – October 2017
Community Health and President’s Award: Lynchburg’s Live Healthy website and campaign transforms the community Inside: All Innovation Award winners and Annual Conference recap About the cover: For transforming the health of city residents, Lynchburg’s healthy living campaign was awarded VML’s new Community Health Innovation Award and the 2017 President’s Award. Find inspiration from their […]
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Vol. 52 No. 7 – September 2017
Thursday, September 14, 2017 – 02:47pm Find your freedom in Williamsburg: VML Annual Conference Issue Inside: Welcome to Williamsburg; Conference Session highlights; 2017 Annual Report On the cover: In Colonial Williamsburg’s Capitol, one can walk the halls where the colony’s representatives struggled with the British governor over the meaning of American liberty. Online articles: 2016-2017 Annual […]
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Vol. 52 No. 6 – August 2017
To be sued: A primer on sovereign immunity protection for local government employees Inside: VLGMA celebrates 30th anniversary; Coiner and Woodbury speak on issues in Washington; Inequities in community health; 2017 Supreme Court review for local governments and more … About the cover: The benefits of sovereign immunity vary by type of governmental entity and function. Learn […]
