The Virginia Senate passes legislation that would create a $500 civil penalty for firearm owners who leave handguns on a car seat or other areas visable to those passing by. This legislation now goes to the House.
The Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors and School Board met together to talk about issues and a path forward. Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) says there’s much to be gained with these meetings.
The Spotsylvania County Administrator advocates for more strategic planning
Prince William Delegate Jeremy McPike’s bill to allow all localities in Virginia to charge an additional 1% sales tax to fund school construction and renovation (if voters of the locality approved through a referendum) passed in Committee.
After hearing about two hours of public comment, Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved amendments to the unified development ordinance that increase density in some zoning districts.
Fredericksburg City Council heard about two hours of comments against changes that those in opposition say will increase density in parts of the city. In the end, Council voted to make the changes. Here is some of the public comment.
Supporters of the bill said the delay would decrease suicides. But Westmoreland Senator Richard Stuart said this could be a safety issue.
A partial government shutdown looms. Spanberger held a virtual Town Hall
Updates at Stafford government webpage
General Assembly 60-day session underway
Mayor Devine reads Huntley Day Proclamation in Fredericksburg. It’s January 21st at the baseball stadium from 3-4pm.
State Senator Tara Durant previews the 2024 General Assembly. We talk about her switch from the House to the Senate and some of the legislation she’ll introduce.
The CoC needs your help to complete a count of all persons experiencing homelessness this winter!
Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington.
The deal brings six billion dollars in investments and millions in tax revenue.
An emotional moment for Mayor Greenlaw at the Oath of Office Ceremony at Historic City Hall downtown.
Ceremony took place at noon downtown
Kerry Devine and two new members of City Council will be sworn in at noon today at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Sunday marks the last day in office for City Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw. She served three terms as mayor. 4 terms overall on City Council
Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky talks about reassessments in 2024. Notices go out mid-February. We talk about the process. Second half of the show it’s the state of college athletics.
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