eNews

VML eNews, the newsletter of the Virginia Municipal League, is published every other week except during sessions of the General Assembly. During legislative sessions it is published weekly, with additional issues as needed. The newsletter includes up-to-date information on activities at the state capitol, including the General Assembly, and in the U.S. Congress and within the VML family of local governments.

Editor: Manuel Timbreza

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• eNews June 15, 2018   In this issue Register now for 2018 VML Annual Conference Institute for Local Officials scheduled for July; Policy committees meet July 19 Draft annexation study released; Public hearings scheduled VDOT Local Assistance Division Newsletter posted FY2018 state surplus may exceed $400 million: State’s AAA bond rating affirmed Information on state payments, local required shares […]
• eNews June 8, 2018 In this issue It’s finally a wrap: Governor signs budget bill Legislative summaries available Banquet is Tuesday night at 2018 VML annual conference Deeds subcommittee discusses Medicaid, diversion, and capital needs Big changes coming for foster care system, with impact on CSA Proffer party update Updated summer meals program toolkit; Recording of May 24 conference […]
• eNews June 6, 2018     In this issue Legislature passes budget bills VRS publishes employer contribution rates for new biennium FOIA advisory opinions, public comment and civil penalties considered July 12 webinar scheduled on internet sales tax case Hall appointed to Virginia Housing Commission NLC releases State of the City report Policy committees meet July 19; Institute for […]
• eNews May 24, 2018   In this issue Tuesday’s lava flow on the Senate floor may foreshadow volcanic eruption next week In the meantime…urge your Senator(s) to adopt a budget: Local governments and their citizens need a state budget sooner rather than later Hoarding, inoperable vehicles are topics for Housing Commission subcommittee Advisory opinions, religious preferences and public records […]
• eNews May 17, 2018   In this issue There will be a state budget in place before July 1 Revenue surplus shaping up for June. Could exceed $400.0 million Jails, housing, and funding on agenda for Deeds Subcommittee VML policy committees to meet July 19; Institute for Local Officials will meet July 19-20 Don’t forget: Sign-up for webinar on […]
• eNews May 3, 2018   Inside this issue Enough is enough. Pass a budget. Housing Commission work gets underway Northam, Stoney summer meals program conference call scheduled for May 24 FOIA council tackles lengthy list of issues School safety committee looks at past initiatives, new directions State policymakers consider proposed transportation spending Nominees sought for city governing body member […]
• eNews April 19, 2018   In this issue VML website moving to new platform: Job postings can’t be added during this weekend General Assembly ends topsy-turvy week without finishing the budget Elections subcommittee begins operations State revenues dip in March but remain strong Housing Commission faces ambitious study schedule School facility subcommittee formed Who really pays for K-12 education? […]
• eNews April 12, 2018   In this issue Golf course bill hits rough patch: Support the veto! Support amendments to mulch bills Don’t forget: Support amendments to wireless bills Northam takes a different route on transit bills Northam veto supports cap-and-trade plan Living wage, sanctuary cities bills vetoed Special session on state budget now underway Federal deficit goes up; […]
• eNews April 10: ACTION ALERT   Support wireless amendments Please call your senators and delegates We are delighted to report that Gov. Ralph Northam has sent down amendments to the wireless public rights-of-way fees bills (HB1427 and SB823) and to the wireless infrastructure bills/zoning (HB1258 and SB405). But we need your help one more time on these bills. Please get […]
• eNews April 3, 2018   Inside this issue Sign up now for emergency response seminar on May 4 Pretrial services program group starts work Latest curveball for CSA – parental consent affecting access to funding Statewide interoperability planning continues By right solar legislation signed Potential options for ammonia mitigation allowed Please respond to brief “med cottages” survey Energy conference […]