Kaine says this was one of the issues that prompted him to run for the Senate
WATCH: Senator Kaine says the Respect for Marriage Act will pass the House and be signed by President Biden
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LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford County Administrator Randy Vosburg
Stafford County Administrator Randy Vosburg previews the Christmas tree lighting this Friday night. He’s been in Stafford since July. We learn about his background and goals moving forward.
DMV services available online during Thanksgiving closure
DMV offices will be closed Nov. 24-26; Drivers are urged to buckle up and plan for a sober ride during the holidays
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Housing and Community Health Director Samantha Shoukas talks about the cold weather shelter, the Point-in-Time Count in January. Volunteers needed for both. fredericksburgcoc.org
Stafford extends tax deadline
Tax bills now due December 20.
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW’s Dr. Stephen Farnsworth
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 analyzes the national election results and the 7th Congressional District race in Virginia.
Stafford County working on its first transportation master plan
The survey is two-fold, with a traditional question and answer section and an innovative interactive mapping tool allowing respondents to plot the locations of areas they think need improvement
City of Fredericksburg maintains high grade bond ratings with new bond issue
Moody’s, Fitch and S&P unanimous in affirming City’s financial outlook
Stafford County debuts new online payment system
One of the major improvements from the old system is the new ability to set up automatic payments for utilities and tax bills right from the Stafford website.
LISTEN: Election overview with UMW political analyst Dr. Stephen Farnsworth
Dr. Farnsworth analyzes the results from Virginia’s 7th Congressional District race between Spanberger and Vega–why the results? Why the close numbers in usually Republican-leaning Stafford? And what about former President Trump going forward?
It’s Spanberger in the 7th
Big vote margins in Prince William and Fredericksburg and nearly even in Stafford secures win
Former Stafford County administrator passes away
C.M. Williams was County Administrator 1984-2003
WATCH: Virginia’s Individual Income Tax Filing Extension Deadline is Nov. 1, 2022
To be eligible for Virginia’s one-time income tax rebates of up to $250 for single filers and $500 for married couples filing jointly, taxpayers must file by the November 1 extension deadline.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Samantha Shoukas with an update on funding for area agencies, the hotline and getting ready for another count in January.
WATCH: Rob Grogan’s name added to City’s Wall of Honor
Four more names added to the Fredericksburg Wall of Honor in City Hall.
Four names added to City’s Wall of Honor
Photo courtesy Lexi Grogan
WATCH: Stafford sheriff talks about staffing challenges
Stafford Sheriff David Decatur tells the Board of Supervisors that pay raises by Virginia State Police and some nearby localities is making it more difficult to retain staff.
DMV is now offering a new U.S. Navy license plate
The license plate is available to those actively serving in the Navy, those who have been honorably discharged after at least six months of active duty, or those who have retired from the U.S. Navy.
Tourism revenues in Spotsy surpass pre-pandemic levels
Tourism revenue for Spotsylvania County reached just over $212 million in 2021, nearly a 37 percent increase over 2020, and a $30 million increase over 2019’s record-breaking pre-pandemic levels
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisors approve Kalahari loan
Yakabouski and Lane vote no
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