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: Rob Bullington

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• eNews November 20, 2020 In this issue: New Resources VML’s 2020 Special Session Legislative Summary now available Proffer report from Commission on Local Government published Amended EO63 and Sixth Amended EO67 Quick Facts translations created ZenCity: How data can be used to reopen businesses and how local governments are supporting businesses Transportation Transportation funding fares better than anticipated FOIA/COIA…
• eNews November 14, 2020 – Special Edition In this issue:l Measures to contain COVID-19: Amended EO63 and Sixth Amended EO67 FAQs Quick Facts Full Text Press Release Additional information about COVID-19 in Virginia   FAQs The below FAQs were provided by the Office of the Governor on November 13, 2020. They are also available on VML’s COVID-19 Resources page where they will…
• eNews November 13, 2020 In this issue: Office of the Governor New statewide measures to contain COVID-19 take effect Sunday Budget & Economy General Assembly acts on Gov. Northam’s budget amendments State revenue collections continue to exceed official projections Utilities Utility disconnection moratorium update Health & Human Services VDH posts updated COVID-19 projections and guidelines for students returning home…
• eNews November 6, 2020 Elections November 2020 election wrap-up Budget Governor Northam submits budget amendments Environment Localities encouraged to complete environmental justice survey FOIA FOIA Council posts alternate format version of online training VML News Register soon for “Transformations” – a free, inspiring virtual event for VML members on November 19 Deadline to send locally crafted ornaments for the…
• eNews October 30, 2020 In this issue: Utilities Utility disconnection moratorium and repayment plans amendments requested Elections How to vote by November 3 General Assembly General Assembly to reconvene on November 9 FCC FCC takes actions that affect localities Health & Human Services Planning a holiday parade? Time to think in reverse. Commission on youth study recommendations open for…
• eNews October 23, 2020 In this Issue: VML News & Events VML’s 2021 Legislative Program now available Warrenton Vice-Mayor Sean Polster applies for leadership role with the National League of Cities (NLC) Free “Transformations” event offered to VML members November 19 FOIA Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Council subcommittees meet Housing Housing Commission hears about issues related to…
• eNews October 16, 2020 In this issue: VML Updates LGA’s 2020 Walter C. Erwin, III Special Projects Award given to the Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 VML Constitution amended and approved VML holds 2020 Annual Conference; Willie Greene, Mayor of Galax, elected President Budget State budget edges closer to the finish line Utilities Municipal utilities need to prepare for…
• eNews October 2, 2020 In this issue: Special Session: Utility budget amendments advance in both houses Economy: Is the Economic Recovery running out of steam? Let’s hope not. VML Announcements: VML Legislative Committee adopts proposed 2021 program VML Annual Conference virtual exhibit hall opens October 5 COVID-19 Resources: Update to the application of the Governor’s orders and Religious Services…
• eNews September 25, 2020 In this issue: Action Alert: Call to Support SB5036: Special Events – Keep the Restaurants Open! Budget amendments: Update on utility disconnections amendments Statewide Tipping Fees proposal removed from House and Senate budgets Transportation funding amendments proposed Special Session: Bills of interest to localities Health & Human Services: Appropriations committee acts on criminal justice bills…
• eNews September 18, 2020 In this issue: Action Alert Oppose new trash tax Bills of Interest Criminal records bill referred for study Land use bill to be heard by House General Laws committee Health & Human Services Voting with a disability webinar scheduled for Sept. 21 Senate Judiciary acts on House police reform bills School COVID-plan bill reported Elections…