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 June 26, 2020 In this issue: Economy: Latest version of CARES Act FAQs now available State revenue collections will not meet expectations Health and Human Services State working on vaccination plan, moving to Phase III National Drug Control Policy “Rural Community Toolbox” website and fact sheet now available Board of corrections considering new jail behavioral health regulations Emergency…
• eNews June 19, 2020 In this issue: VML Announcements: On beyond COVID: VML futurist conference coming in July! Fawcett, Snead to lead 2020 Legislative Committee Economy: Utility disconnections, interest, and fees remain on hold…for now Op-ed: Too much being asked of schools in reopening buildings Health & Human Services: Commission on Racial Inequity in Virginia Law meets to discuss…
• eNews June 12, 2020 In this issue: Op-Ed: “Monuments Can Be Replaced – Lives Cannot” Education: Northam Administration releases phased guidelines for school reopenings VML Announcements: Registration open for Newly Elected Officials virtual conference VML working group releases analysis of CARES Act funding inquiries Wallerstein Scholarship recipient Baird joins VML as summer intern What’s your favorite day trip destination…
• eNews June 5, 2020 In this issue: Virginia localities speak about the events of the past week VML Newly Elected Officials Conference to be held virtually in July Recent additions to VML COVID-19 Resources page Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week starts tomorrow Virginia Tech survey outlines food forestry opportunities and challenges in small towns   Virginia localities speak about the…
• eNews May 29, 2020 In this issue: Economy U.S. Treasury provides updated information on coronavirus relief fund Job loss freefall continues even as economy begins to re-open Business/public space re-opening tool kits available Court actions Supreme Court of Virginia hands down three cases of importance to localities COVID-19 Contact tracers needed – particularly in Southwest Virginia Face coverings: VDH…
• eNews May 22, 2020 In this issue: Economy Op-ed: Localities need direct federal relief now State services strain to keep up with COVID-19 Local authority FCC set to vote to limit local oversight of wireless facility modifications COVID-19: Updates & Resources Falls Church offers examples of COVID-19 expense tracking (and more) Phase I requirements for outdoor swimming pools outlined…
• eNews May 15, 2020 In this issue: Economy Revenue Report: The bad news is worse than we think Health and Human Services Update from VDH VDSS provides Phase 1 childcare guidelines Announcements VHDA launches COVID-19 housing issues website VRLTA urges consideration of local businesses when allocating CARES Act funds CGI offers core principles for public sector recovery COVID-19 Resources…
• eNews May 8, 2020 In this issue: Announcements VML hears from Northam administration regarding CARES Act money for localities Details provided on Phase 1 of Forward Virginia VML “2020 Local Champion” award nominations open Elections Federal grants available through VDEM for election security Health and Human Services Health equity and communication guidance now available CMS to require nursing homes…
• eNews May 1, 2020 In this issue: VML Announcements LGA COVID-19 Committee letter now available Policy Committee nomination information sent this week Nominations open for VML’s “2020 Local Champion” awards MEPAV member utilities recognized Missing “r” located Economy You know that sinking feeling you have in the pit of your stomach? Transportation Virginia transit agencies receive over $400 million…
• eNews April 24, 2020 In this issue: Elections May 5 elections now postponed to May 19 General Assembly General Assembly adapts to coronavirus and adopts budget amendments Revenue & Taxes Games of Skill: The strange tale of a bill to simultaneously ban and authorize gambling (continued from last week) Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Rentals: Legislature approves Northam Transportation Vulnerable Road Users:…