Government
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Employment Commission has surpassed the national average in unemployment benefit check deliveries, making significant progress in government speed and efficiency. For the month of January 2024, 80.3% of all first payments were issued within the 14-to-21-day window, a core performance measure set by the U.S. Department of Labor. …
Read more...Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that general fund revenues for February 2024 remain consistent with the forecast. For the month of February, total general fund revenues increased 17.3 percent versus the same period last year. Year-over-year growth in February collection was affected by one additional deposit day due to leap year. “The Commonwealth’s February revenues…
Read more...On March 14, Gov. Glenn Youngkin took final action on 50 pieces of legislation, signing 30 bills into law and vetoing 20 bills. “Today I’m pleased to sign 30 bipartisan bills into law, and veto 20 bills which would undermine the progress we have made over the past two years to make Virginia the best…
Read more...In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, the Town of Leesburg has launched the Service Line Compliance Campaign, a comprehensive program aimed at complying with the new regulations. The revised rule outlines a framework through which all utilities in the country must implement safeguards to protect communities from lead…
Read more...Loudoun County has received inquiries from residents who are concerned about the number of data centers that have been approved for construction in the county and potential future projects currently in the planning process. The county is publishing this message to ensure interested residents are correctly informed about the county’s role in data center development.…
Read more...The Commission on Local Government will hold a series of proceedings, including a public hearing, in Leesburg on Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22, related to the voluntary settlement agreement recently agreed to by both the Leesburg Town Council and Loudoun County Board of Supervisors regarding the annexation of the Compass Creek development into…
Read more...Loudoun County is hosting an online public comment period, March 12 – April 12, on the Sterling Boulevard and Williamsburg Road/Chase Heritage Circle Intersection Improvements. This project provides for the separation and improved delineation of turning movements at the intersection of Sterling Boulevard, Williamsburg Road and Chase Heritage Circle, as well as improvements to turn…
Read more...The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has honored local employers that have earned national recognition as 2024 Best Workplaces for Commuters for offering employees exceptional commuter benefits. The Board approved a resolution at its March 5, 2024, meeting, recognizing these employers, worksites and universities located in Loudoun County. The resolution recognizes Loudoun County employers for “providing options for…
Read more...Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. is accepting applications from charitable nonprofit organizations seeking an exemption from Loudoun County real and/or personal property taxes for the 2025 tax year. The deadline to apply for the exemption is Monday, April 1. Most charitable nonprofit organizations are not automatically exempt from local property…
Read more...The Leesburg Town Council has voted to approve a voluntary settlement agreement with the County of Loudoun related to the annexation of more than 400 acres at the Compass Creek property for economic development purposes. The Feb. 27 action follows a Feb. 6 vote by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors to approve the agreement.…
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