RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today a key recommendation of $28.9 million for sheriffs and jails in his final budget. In support of the Governor’s proposal, John W. Jones, Executive Director of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association said, “Virginia sheriffs are on the front line for law enforcement, court services, and jail administration, serving the…
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell unveiled the Commonwealth’s budget for the next two fiscal years in a morning address to the Joint Money Committees of the General Assembly. The budget, totaling approximately $95.9 billion for the biennium (General Fund: $37.7 billion; Non-General Fund: $58.2 billion), continues the governor’s focus on promoting private-sector job creation and growing…
RICHMOND – The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association applauds Governor-Elect Terry McAuliffe’s appointment today of former Delegate Brian Moran as the Secretary of Public Safety for the Commonwealth. Mr. Moran has demonstrated his knowledge and support for the law enforcement profession and for public safety in Virginia. As a former legislator, he has first-hand knowledge of many…