2019 General Assembly Recap on I-81
The 2019 General Assembly roller coaster has come to a stop, and we have gotten off to catch our breath! […]
Conservation in the 2019 General Assembly
Commonwealth’s Investment in Conservation Protecting our agricultural lands, scenic, historic and natural resources, and helping farmers implement sound farming practices […]
First Utility-Scale Solar Project Proposed in Shenandoah County
UPDATE 3/12/2019: Shenandoah County Planning Commission voted to table Shenandoah Solar’s application for a utility scale solar installation. Applicant to […]
Shenandoah County Proposes Ordinance To Allow Smaller Lot Size
UPDATE 3/12/2019: Shenandoah County Planning Commission voted to approve text amendment allowing for smaller lot sizes. Text amendment will now […]
UPDATE – I-81 in the General Assembly
Yesterday was a big day for I-81 legislation in the General Assembly. As you know, we’ve been following Senate Bill […]
Our Take: HB 2718 and SB 1716
As promised, we’ve been following I-81 in the General Assembly. This week, Valley legislators introduced bills implementing the results of […]
I-81 in the General Assembly
HB 2718 & SB 1716 – Patrons are Delegates Landes and Austin and Senators Obenshain and Carrico Creates the “Interstate 81 Corridor […]
Real Solutions, Not Magical Thinking Needed For I-81
Kim Sandum, the Alliance’s Rockingham Coordinator and Transportation Lead on Interstate 81 – as published in the Daily News-Record. Like its […]
Alliance responds to Governor Northam’s I-81 legislative proposal
Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley’s Kim Sandum issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement from Governor Ralph Northam […]
From the desk of Kim Woodwell
It’s certainly the season to rejoice this extraordinary place we live. Although Shenandoah Forum has gone through a significant outward facing change over the past year, the important work we have been doing for the past 15 years will continue as part of the Alliance.