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 Aug 9, 2018   In this issue VML’s FOIA/COIA/Public Records Act guide available Committee looks at possible alternate funding formulae for CSBs Delegate raises possibility of “repurposing” VJCCCA funds What does that state revenue surplus portend? Housing Commission workgroup tables landscape cover Localities urged to comment on annexation study Racing Commission takes public comment COIA council reports filing […]
• eNews July 26, 2018   In this issue Impact fee bills pass Senate Local Government Evictions, tiny houses subject of Housing Commission meeting Policy committees explore issues, make connections Deadline for advertising in Virginia Town & City conference issue is now! SLAF grant application process opened Governor launches regional cyber workshop series Register now for 2018 VML Annual Conference […]
• eNews July 12, 2018   In this issue Ackerman joins VML staff Governor announces FY18 revenue surplus VML policy committees meet July 19 School safety task force looks at other states’ efforts FOIA Council schedules training COLG holds annexation public hearing VDOT wireless meeting VRS reaches investment goals for FY18 VRS rolls out website for employers Norfolk police department […]
• eNews July 9, 2018 – Special Report SPECIAL REPORT Quick reminder of July 10 COLG public hearing on annexation Just a quick reminder that the Virginia Commission on Local Government will hold its first of two public hearings regarding the annexation study tomorrow, July 10th, in the Board Room at the Virginia Housing Center, 4224 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia at 10:00 […]
• eNews June 28, 2018   In this issue: Supreme Court overturns Quill Decision National economic trends demand closer scrutiny Virginia economy continues to hum VDSS to provide additional administrative funding in FY2019 Medicaid expansion information available Public comment open on review of DEQ permitting, monitoring, enforcement Public comment open regarding revamp of CSA assessment tool policy State Board of […]
• 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 […]