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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.

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• eNews ARPA – May 12, 2021   Additional ARPA webinar briefings from White House and U.S. Treasury – May 12 and May 13 On Monday, May 10, the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs hosted two webinar sessions on the American Rescue Plan’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Program. However, due to popular demand, the hosts had to quickly expand audience…
• eNews: Special Edition May 11, 2021 In this issue: ARPA U.S. Treasury releases FAQs for State and Local Relief Funds Portal for localities that will receive ARPA funds directly now available Cybersecurity Call scheduled today to address recent ransomware attack concerns Capital Projects Fund Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund statement and resources from U.S. Treasury   ARPA U.S. Treasury releases FAQs for…
• eNews ARPA – May 10, 2021   Just announced: ARPA webinars today – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Today at 1:00 p.m. ET the Treasury Department released the Interim Final Rule and accompanying guidance for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.  Treasury concurrently opened a portal to facilitate…
• eNews May 7, 2021 In this issue: ARPA VML pushing for state-local APRA work group Some local governments may not receive Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund money until after July 1 Economy & Budget State agency to examine property tax exemptions Will the ban on housing evictions continue? Is COVID-19 loosening its grip on the economy? Marijuana Legalization Vacancies…
• eNews ARPA – April 30, 2021   A deep dive into ARPA’s Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund… …and how to prepare for your disbursement! The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is made up of numerous funds, all of which are allocated to various entities for different purposes. The two largest funds within ARPA are the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (SFRF)…
• eNews ARPA – April 28, 2021   Hello and welcome to the first of what we know will be many ARPA eNews communications! This is the primary method that we will use to keep you informed as we get guidance from the U.S. Treasury, conduct analysis, create and distribute resources to our members, and generally keep you up to date on…
• eNews April 23, 2021 In this issue: Economy & Budget American Rescue Plan: Updated resources available Pre-award ARP guidance from Treasury Feds suit up for the American Rescue Plan Taking stock of Federal relief efforts: Why is it taking so long to help? State revenues soar above official forecast Transportation 2022 Six Year Improvement Program (SYIP) comment period has…
• eNews April 9, 2021 In this issue: Marijuana Legalization Local authority and marijuana legalization in Virginia Budget & Economy Ho-hum veto session is not the last word in 2021 state budget development Economy and job growth shift to the next higher gear Health & Human Services Central Virginia Veteran’s Affairs vaccine eligibility update VDH COVID-19 testing update Body camera…
• eNews March 26, 2021 In this issue: Health & Human Services Marcus Alert: New resources and survey available for localities Finance & Economy Biden administration pushes the pedal to the metal Political fallout from the American Rescue Plan may delay relief for states and localities Economic heavy hitters push for more federal action Transportation VDOT Local Assistance Division Transportation…
• eNews March 19, 2021 In this issue: Legislation Last chance to voice support of VML positions on items important to localities SB1157 and moving May local elections to November – next steps Budget & Economy The Feds are here to help – A short narrative about the American Rescue Plan Unpacking the State and Local Coronavirus Relief Funds: It’s…