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Congressional App Challenge opens for 7th District STEM students
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Spotsy native named finalist in ‘I Voted’ sticker contest
Civic-minded opossum could appear on stickers handed out at Richmond-area polling stations.
The most-used words and phrases from congressional candidate forums
The Free Press created word clouds illustrating differences and similarities between how the parties view the issues.
Warner meets with first responders to discuss mental health issues
Senator helped secure a $174,000 federal grant that has been used for mental health resiliency training and services at the regional academy.
Fredericksburg announces changes for early voting
The ballot drop-off box will be available inside the office of voter registration; no changes to in-person early voting.
MWHC’s best-laid plans come under scrutiny during planning commission meeting
Commission continues public hearing on zoning amendment, will vote on proposed projects May 8.
‘Not a lot of daylight’ between 7th District Democratic candidates at Free Press forum
Seven candidates made their pitch represent the party on the ballot in November.
WATCH: Senator Warner talks about the future of TikTok
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says he’s confident that TikTok legislation signed into law by President Biden mean changes are coming.
Zoning defense? Spotsylvania supervisors aim to limit vape shops with revised ordinance
Supervisors want to limit both visibility of the shops and their proximity to schools.
WATCH: Yakabouski makes his pitch for a regional transportation authority
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski says the authority might work if local governments developed a list of projects that benefited the region.
GOP congressional hopefuls make case at Free Press candidate forum
Five Republican candidates for Virginia’s 7th congressional district participated in a forum Tuesday night.
WATCH: Congresswoman Spanberger expects aid bill to Ukraine and Israel to be signed this week
7th District Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger responds to the vote in the House over the weekend to provide aid to Ukraine and Israel.
U-S House passes aid for Ukraine and Israel
Here’s a statement from 7th District Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger.
WATCH: Virginia Senators say near miss at DCA means airport can’t handle more flights
Speaking on the Senate floor, Senators Kaine and Warner demand a halt to legislation that would increase flights in and out of Reagan National Airport.
Boil Water Advisory in Caroline
Water main break reported in Caroline
Spanberger honors teen violence victim’s parents with public awareness award
The parents of Baron ‘Deuce’ Braswell II started an annual run against teen violence nearly 20 years ago.
Open house Wednesday to discuss new King George data center project
Representative for developer says it wants to be ‘transparent’ and ‘collaborative’ with King George officials and community members.
School construction bill a target for potential veto override
Del. Cole: Governor’s budget amendments might not be reconciled during Wednesday’s session.
King George to hire Smolnik as new county administrator
Smolnik is currently the director of economic development in New Kent County.
WATCH: Virginia Senator Mark Warner continues to have concerns over TikTok
Warner’s Intelligence Committee scheduled to hold hearings this week on foreign interference in the 2024 Presidential election.
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