Residents raise questions about timeline and specifics of proposed Technology Overlay District.
City defends ‘deliberate pace’ of data center pursuit during public input session
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Stafford CFO: County’s finances strong at midpoint of fiscal year
General fund revenue is projected to be up about $4 million, while expenditures are trending below budget.
‘Trust me’: Stuart assures Caroline officials water bill will not interfere with county’s Rappahannock plans
State senator claims worrisome wording is just ‘a placeholder,’ and that final legislation won’t thwart county’s withdrawal efforts.
Amid passionate debate, civil rights resolutions clear Virginia legislature
Abortion, voting rights, and same-sex marriage protections advance as Republicans warn of legal overreach.
WATCH: Virginia Senate passes abortion amendment to state constitution
Stafford Senator Tara Durant critical that parental notification fot minors is left off the legislation.
Rowe announces candidacy for Fredericksburg City Council, pledges to ‘put Ward 1 on the map’
Snowden Hills resident was recently elected chair of Fredericksburg City School Board.
Governor orders flags to be flown at full staff for inauguration
Flags are to be lowered again on Tuesday in honor of former President Carter.
Food for thought: Vindman talks bipartisanship while volunteering at area charity
The freshman Democratic congressman was sworn in earlier this month.
Spotsylvania supervisors waste little time plowing through agenda in first meeting of 2025
Newly-elected Chair Chris Yakabouski criticized new developments with a potential Rappahannock River crossing project and VDOT’s handling of recent winter storm, among other concerns.
WATCH: Changes at Spotsylvania convenience center sites
4:30 close time will likely go back to 6 when Daylight Savings Time begins but no more public brush or leaves will be accepted at the Chancellor Landfill.
EXPLAINER: Creating a Technology Overlay District in the City of Fredericksburg
City officials are proposing the district and associated framework for data centers.
Get in loser, we’re going to Richmond to protest Richard Stuart’s water withdrawal bill
Caroline supervisors abruptly adjourn meeting to make their case at State Capitol.
WATCH: Delegates Cole and Milde debate ex-felon voting rights on House floor
Fredericksburg area Delegates Josh Cole and Paul Milde on opposite sides of debate on the House floor on a constitutional amendment restoring voting rights for those convicted of a felony.
WATCH: House of Delegates passes resolution to protect abortion
Democrats in the House of Delegates advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to place abortion rights in the state constitution.
WATCH: City of Fredericksburg unveils new Visitor Center
On Friday, the City unveiled its new Visitor Center, which will occupy the ground floor of the newly-christened City Center.
WATCH: Senator Kaine talks legislative priorities
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine talks about his comittment to the Affordable Care Act, getting legislation passed in the minority party of Capitol Hill and how he views the conversations about Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal.
King George supervisors elect Davis chair, Sullins vice chair
Board also voted to enter into a settlement with the Walnut Hill Development Corporation over the denial of a rezoning permit for a proposed subdivision.
Milde announces plans to seek re-election in the 64th District
Former Stafford supervisor defeated Leonard Lacey for the seat in 2023.
Stafford supervisors make history with Diggs’ appointment as chairman
He is the first openly gay supervisor to serve as chairman of the board.
Paging civically-minded students: Stafford County pair to serve in state legislature
Two students from Stafford County Public Schools have been chosen to serve as pages in General Assembly.
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