A bill to notify parents about sexually explicit books in the classroom passed out of a Virginia Senate committee meaning the legislation will likely have enough votes to pass the full Senate.
WATCH: House advances bill that would freeze minimum wage in Virginia
The House of Delegates has advanced a bill to its final reading that would freeze it at the current level of 11 dollars. It’s scheduled to go to $12 in 2023 and $15 dollars an hour in 2026.
Fredericksburg Arts Commission accepting applications for art events and non-profit cash grants
There are two grant programs each year:
Stafford appoints new Deputy County Administrator
Morris has served as Director of Stafford’s Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities since 2016
WATCH: Explicit materials in school libraries bill defeated in Virginia Senate committee
A State Senate committee defeated legislation aimed at requiring parental consent for students to check out sexually explicit books from school libraries. This topic has come up in Spotsylvania.
PHOTOS: Point in Time Count 2022
Fredericksburg that most of us never see.
Plastic bag tax reminders for area residents and businesses
Only businesses that are located within the City limits (22401 zip code) are affected by the new tax
Calling all public school student artists! Virginia Lottery launches Thank a Teacher Art Contest
Open through January 31, the art contest will accept submissions online at thankateacherva.com.
All Virginia ABC stores to open at noon starting Monday
Increasing numbers of ABC’s retail employees continue to be affected by COVID-19 making staffing in stores difficult
Fredericksburg hires first Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
This new position is an important step to fulfilling City Council’s vision for a green, clean environment for Fredericksburg in the next 15 years.
WATCH: Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears first day in the Virginia Senate
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears took her seat Monday for the first time presiding over the Virgina Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
WATCH: Governor Youngkin advocates for more parental rights in public education
Governor Youngkin told a joint session of the General Assembly on Monday that he wants to see more parental control over school curriculum and masks and school resource officers at every school.
WATCH: Some of the best of Virginia marches by the new governor in downtown Richmond
Highlights of the inauguration parade in Richmond: Virginia National Guard, VMI, Historic Williamsburg, JMU Band, Highty Tighties at Virginia Tech.
WATCH: Governor Youngkin promises to restore power to the people
Governor Youngkin took the oath of office Saturday afternoon in Richmond.
WATCH: Taking the oath
Inauguration Day in Virginia. Governor Youngkin, Winsome Sears and Jason Miyares take the oath of office.
WATCH: Governor Northam says Virginia now telling about all its history
In his last State of the Commonwealth address, Governor Northam told the General Assembly that Virginia is a state that cares about all people and is willing to tell its whole story
Emancipation Highway signs going up along Route 1 in Fredericksburg
Work expected to take a few weeks
New middle school public hearing in Fredericksburg postponed
City officials hope to reschedule the hearing soon
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors talk about storm response
Stafford Supervisors praised the work of local first responders and residents when the snow and ice piled up last week. But several supervisors say they were disappointed in the state response.
WATCH: New members of Fredericksburg City Council take the oath of office
After being delayed several times by the snow storm, newly elected members of City Council took the Oath of Office on Tuesday at City Hall.