local government
- Arlington County Adopts $1.7 Billion Budget Amid Calls for Improved Fiscal Timelines
The Arlington County Board officially adopted a $1.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 on April 22, 2026, marking a modest 0.7 percent increase over the previous year.
- Citizen Launches PAC at Purcellville Town Council Meeting
A public meeting of the Purcellville Town Council featured a citizen speaker who addressed the suspension of Vice Mayor Ben Nett and related matters.
- Virginia House Bill 406 Extends Workers' Comp to Law Enforcement Spouses
Proposed legislation would provide temporary wage replacement for spouses who leave work to care for officers injured in the line of duty.
- Falls Church Mayor Backs Limits on Land Use Lawsuit Standing
Mayor Ladi Hardy tells a Virginia subcommittee that restricting standing in zoning challenges would protect local housing reforms from costly delays.
- James Morefield House Bill 62 Eases Tazewell Town Manager Residency Rule
RICHMOND — In a move underscoring the value of local decision-making and practical governance, the Virginia General Assembly has sent House Bill 62 to the governor’s desk, amending the charter of the Town of Tazewell to ease residency requirements for its town manager.
- Senate Bill Seeks to Add Fairfax County to Virginia Casino-Eligible Localities
Legislation would permit Fairfax County to pursue a casino through local referendum with authority expiring in 2029 if unused.