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 Oct. 18, 2019 In this issue: Announcements VML 2019 annual conference presentations now available VML elects new president and executive committee members National League of Cities (NLC) cyber security guide released Economy Does the state disbelieve its own eyes? VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan members to see January 2020 automatic savings increase Transportation Details now available from transportation funding […]
• eNews Oct. 4, 2019 In this issue: Announcements VML business meeting will take up policy and legislative proposals Government Statute of limitations survey for stakeholders proves inconclusive Transportation Virginia Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) strategic plan presented Alternative transportation funding options being explored Healthcare Commission on Youth foster care recommendations up for comment Joint Commission on Health Care looks […]
• eNews Sept. 20, 2019 In this issue: Announcements Catalog of State and Federal Mandates on Local Governments available VDOT Primary Extension State of Good Repair (SGR) webinar Oct. 24 Economy Tilt your head. Close one eye. Is everything clearer? “Holy here we go again!” Government VDOT Primary Extension State of Good Repair (SGR) program changes proposed CSBs to get […]
• eNews Sept. 11, 2019 In this issue: Announcements VML Innovation Award winners announced Economy As summer fades to fall, will Washington fall apart (again)? GO Virginia begins awareness campaign State surplus property available for local economic development Is the economic news good or bad? VRS investment portfolio shows 6.7 percent return Government Northam releases Phase III Bay Restoration plan […]
• eNews Aug. 23, 2019 Inside this issue: Gone phishing (and other fun FOIA)! Framework for sharing data discussed Where is the economy going? Virginia sanctioned for SNAP error rate – what does it mean? Subcommittee hears updates on affordable housing Preparing for a rainy day: What to do with the state’s surplus funds Complete Count Commission continues planning for […]
• eNews Aug. 9, 2019 In this issue: Governor Northam to address VML conference FCC proposed rule preempts local authority, likely to reduce franchise revenues; NLC to host webinar on Aug. 27 Please complete the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) survey by September 15 State Auditor revises Local Government Fiscal Distress Monitoring Report to focus on each locality’s individual performance Congress […]
• eNews July 26, 2019 In this issue: Broadband summit coming in September Next Generation 9-1-1 survey coming soon VML Policy committee meeting wrap-up Virginia Board of Education meets Newly Elected Officials conference in August VRS introduces new resources for retirement planning Governor announces additional funding to support 2020 Census Grant management workshop in Roanoke   2019 Broadband Summit being […]
• eNews July 12, 2019   In this issue: Report on the special session Good economic news masks hard truths Innovation awards reminder SLLC publishes Supreme Court info for localities Virginia population projections available Get the updated FOIA / COIA guide NLC housing report released VML conference updates   Report on the anti-climactic special session The General Assembly came to […]
• eNews July 2, 2019   In this issue: Special session convenes next week Good news about 5G that needs your support VML tourism contest enters final round – vote now! 50001 Ready technical assistance opportunity   Special session set to convene next week Per Governor Northam’s direction, the General Assembly will convene a special session on July 9 at […]
• eNews June 21, 2019   In this issue: eNews schedule update Housing Commission workgroup hears presentations State revenues soar Proffers and impact fees discussed Alternative transportation services rollout underway Supreme Court redistricting decision VML policy committees to meet in July JLARC issues report and recommendations on state funding to CSBs Data sharing and analytics advisory committee meets Tourism survey […]