Other supervisors say it’s time for a meeting with the school board before the budget is set.
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisor calls Superintendent Mark Taylor’s possible budget cuts “garbage” that will never happen
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WATCH: Stafford Supervisors set advertised tax rates
The board can adopt lower rates, but not higher later this spring
WATCH: Senator Kaine talks Long COVID on Senate floor
Senator Kaine suffers from Long COVID. He’s asking lawmakers to pass his legislation to improve Long COVID research.
THURSDAY: Spanberger to Host Virginia-focused telephone town hall
The virtual event will also be livestreamed via video on Spanberger’s congressional website and Facebook page.
Driver’s license services unavailable at DMV customer service centers this Saturday
ID card, vehicle and other services available; many customers can also renew their driver’s licenses online
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisors unanimously vote to set the advertised rate ten cents higher
This is not the final rate. Before adopting a budget, supervisors can adopt a tax rate lower, but not higher.
WATCH: Senator Warner talks about the national security threats from TikTok
Virginia Senator Mark Warner talks about his bipartisan legislation that he says tackles the national security threats from foreign tech such as TikTok. Warner says the data mined by the Chinese Communist Party could harm U-S national security interests.
WATCH: Spanberger backs ban on stock trading by members of Congress–and their families
On Capitol Hill, the House is considering a ban on stock trading at the congressional level.
WATCH: Nine cent tax increase proposed in Stafford. More money for schools
County Administrator gives his budget to the Board of Supervisors.
Councilman Matt Kelly is conducting a survey on historic preservation in the City
Here’s a link to the survey
Spanberger helps reintroduce bipartisan bill to allow whole milk in school cafeterias
The “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act” Would Allow Flavored and Unflavored Whole Milk in Participating Schools
Spanberger relaunches Postal Service survey to collect experiences of Virginians facing delays
Since First Launching Her Survey in August 2020, the Congresswoman Has Received More Than 7,800 Responses from Virginians Expressing Concerns About USPS Delays
Margaret Ransone will not seek another term in the General Assembly
Delegate Ransone has represented King George, Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, and parts of Caroline since 2012.
Driver’s license services will be unavailable at DMV Customer Service Centers Saturday
ID card, vehicle and other services available; many customers can also renew their driver’s licenses online
Twigg indicted by Grand Jury on forgery, destruction of records charges
Two indictments appeared on Virginia Courts Case site.
Wednesday: Spanberger to host virtual telephone Town Hall focused on issues facing Virginia veterans
During Wednesday’s interactive event, the congresswoman will be joined by representatives from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to answer questions
More than 12,000 customers have saved their spot in line before arriving at DMV
New system allows for speedy same-day walk-in service
Fredericksburg Regional CoC receives award in HUD’s Rural Homeless Assistance competition
The Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care was one of the 46 communities awarded.
WATCH: Coldest Night of the Year. It’s a Micah fundraiser
Here’s the info
LISTEN: Town Talk/John Holden
Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden with updates on “Smart Community”–RIot Developer Day on March 7, continued support to small and existing businesses and the return of the American Junior Golf Association.
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