The governor said the people of Virginia are overtaxed. Youngkin says high taxes are impacting Virginia familis and the Commonwealth is losing economic development opportunities to nearby states.
WATCH: Governor Youngkin highlights Germanna grad in State of the Commonwealth
Governor Youngkin featured Germanna Community College nursing grad Kaitlyn Niesent from Stafford County in his State of the Commonwealth speech.
WATCH: Mike Sienkowski announces he’s running for Stafford Treasurer
There will be a June Republican primary in Stafford for Treasurer. Laura Rudy is retiring. Last month her newly appointed Chief Deputy Heather Mitchell announced she’s a candidate. Now, Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue Mike Sienkowski says he’s in the race.
WATCH: Murder Free Fredericksburg achieved in 2022
No homicides in Fredericksburg in 2022. City Vice-Mayor Chuck Frye in recent years has been talking about his goal of a murder free Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Town Talk/City Councilman Matt Kelly
City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about Accessory Dwelling Units, the need to look to increase composting and the pressures facing small cities.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Caroline Delegate Bobby Orrock
Caroline Delegate Bobby Orrock previews the 2023 Virginia General Assembly session. It’s his 34th session. He’ll talk about a bill he has for minimum staffing for nursing facilities.
WATCH: Delegate Bobby Orrock announces he’s running again
On the eve of his 34th General Assembly session in Richmond, Delegate Bobby Orrock announced Saturday morning in Spotsylvania that he will seek re-election again this fall.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania Delegate Phillip Scott
Spotsylvania Delegate Phillip Scott previews the upcoming Virginia General Assembly. We talk about his plan to eliminate the income tax, school choice and abortion. Much of the show on his family and daughter Brianna.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Delegate Tara Durant
Tara Durant (R-28) previews the upcoming General Assembly session
Yeung elected Board of Supervisors Chairman in Stafford
History made in Stafford
Spanberger sworn in for third term on Capitol Hill
Congress returns
Tickets for Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle sold out
Five $1 million winners will be announced on January 1
LISTEN: Town Talk/Councilman Jon Gerlach
Fredericksburg Ward 2 Councilman Jon Gerlach talks about building new schools in the city, the tax rate and growth. We also talk about loud mufflers and how to get his newsletter–fxbgjon.com
Grocery tax reduced to 1% beginning on January 1st
Starting next year, you may notice a change on your receipts from the grocery store.
FAAR presents Orange County with recognition for broadband achievement
“The Committee is beyond impressed with Orange County’s commitment to expanding broadband accessibility and affordability.
Lottery tickets make great last-minute gifts – but not for anyone younger than 18
if you plan to give Virginia Lottery tickets as last-minute presents, just make sure the recipient is 18 or older.
Save Your Spot at DMV
New system allows customers to reserve same-day service and hold their place in line
Louisa County receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
From Louisa County: The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again bestowed its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award on the Louisa County Finance Department. Receiving this recognition for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget is significant because it...
PHOTOS: A shoutout–a really big shoutout–to the Fredericksburg Public Works Department
Nobody does it better than the Public Works Department in Fredericksburg after the Christmas parade. Within minutes of the parade ending, crews were finishing up clearning the route on Pricess Anne Street.
Virginia ABC explains search warrant against Gourmeltz in Spotsylvania
ABC press release provides timeline of administrative proceedings and actions related to Gourmeltz: