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.

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• eNews November 12, 2021   A note to our readers: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the next regular edition of eNews will occur on Friday, December 3rd. Of course, we will publish Special Editions as needed. Happy Thanksgiving! In this issue: VML News New episodes of VML podcast now available: “Conference Connections: Parts 1-4” Economy & Finance What does…
• eNews October 29, 2021 In this issue: VML News 2022 Policy Statements now available Marijuana Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council holds second meeting Environment DEQ convenes Site Suitability Regulatory Advisory Panel Events & Opportunities Carter School Political Leadership Academy accepting applications ARPA equity webinar; engagement package for smaller localities now available from Polco VML News 2022 Policy Statements now…
• eNews October 15, 2021 In this issue VML News VML 2021 Annual Conference a success! 2022 VML Legislative Program now available Environment Site Suitability Regulatory Advisory Panel concludes…for now Proposal for new tipping fees on municipal solid waste expected Marijuana Cannabis Control Authority and Oversight Committee updates Agencies VRS to seek legislation to streamline hybrid plan administration Events &…
• eNews October 1, 2021 In this issue: Annual Conference Schedule and conference app are ready for you! Welcome new and returning Community Business Members! Last call for golfers VML News Legislative committee completes work; proposed legislative program posted ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund reporting timeline updated Environment Site Suitability Air Pollution Control Board regulations under consideration Elections…
• eNews September 17, 2021 In this issue: VML News Winners of the 2021 Innovation Awards in Local Government announced 2021 Annual Conference “Conference at a Glance” program now available Download the 2021 VML Annual Conference app VML proposed 2022 policy statements now available ARPA ARPA funds for water projects: new documents now available Treasury Report: $700 Billion of $1…
• eNews September 3, 2021 In this issue: VML Annual Conference So much to share…with just enough time! Deadline to register or request refunds is September 13 The date to reserve VML room blocks has passed; options remain Tee times still available for post-conference golf event! ARPA Virginia Tourism Corporation set to distribute ARPA tourism funds “Opportunities to Fund Water…
• eNews August 20, 2021 In this issue: Budget & Economy Governor outlines historic surplus and record reserves; Secretary Flores provides details Transportation revenues see the light at the end of the tunnel VML 2021 Annual Conference A message about health and safety at the 2021 VML Annual Conference Post-conference golf event registration now open! Commissions Joint Commission on Technology…
• eNews: Special Edition August 10, 2021 House and Senate adopt budget conference report The General Assembly completed its budget work on Monday when the House and Senate adopted the budget conference report for HB 7001 worked out last Friday afternoon. The conference report included some of the amendments from the Senate budget, but they were likewise amended.  Some of the Senate…
• eNews August 6, 2021   In this issue: Special Session Update Senate Budget Amendments Upcoming Conferences Resilient Virginia: new details available National Civic Review Summer Addition Now Available: community resilience VML News Innovation Awards Deadline Approaching: August 16th Annual Conference: sponsorship opportunities   Special Session Updates Virginia State Senate Budget Amendments Budget amendment measures moving forward; conference necessary to…
• eNews:Special Edition August 2, 2021 General Assembly convenes for Special Session II This report has been updated on Aug. 3, 2021 The General Assembly returned to Richmond today, August 2, to act on the budget amendments submitted by Governor Ralph Northam to appropriate federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds.  The Assembly will also address judicial appointments. No…