Senator Kaine spoke on the Senate floor to share an open letter to federal workers in Virginia and across the country.
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David Cropper announces candidacy for City Council Ward 1 seat
Lifelong resident, business owner, will run in November’s election.
Groups hold energetic conversation on data centers in Fredericksburg
Panel at Dorothy Hart included environmentalists, data center developers and Mayor Kerry Devine.
WATCH: Senator Warner questions Trump Administration buyout offer to federal workers
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says he’s frustrated by the lack of information about the Trump Administration’s plan to reduce the federal workforce.
Stuart’s bill passes committee, Caroline’s water permit won’t be impacted
Senate Bill 923, introduced by Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland), passed the committee level unanimously. A second bill introduced by Stuart, providing more oversight of data centers, advanced as well.
‘Disgusting’ or deliberate? Stafford supervisors debate ripple effects of Trump’s DEI order
The question of the hour: Does merely having a diversity committee imperil federal funding on which the county relies?
As City Council fetes Duffy, search is underway for Ward 3 replacement
Councilors also pledge to monitor potential impact of federal freeze on city’s budget.
WATCH: 14 apply for open City Council seat
Here’s who applied.
GWRC talks street outreach position — again
King George, Caroline reps not sure their jurisdictions would help foot bill for regional position.
Edwards’ lesson plans earn high marks from Gov. Youngkin in speech
Culpeper high schooler, member of Germanna’s Future Educators program, gets shoutout in State of the Commonwealth address.
Local businesswoman Joy Crump announces Ward 2 City Council run
Crump, the chef owner of FOODE + Mercantile, has lived in the city since 2011.
City defends ‘deliberate pace’ of data center pursuit during public input session
Residents raise questions about timeline and specifics of proposed Technology Overlay District.
Stafford CFO: County’s finances strong at midpoint of fiscal year
General fund revenue is projected to be up about $4 million, while expenditures are trending below budget.
‘Trust me’: Stuart assures Caroline officials water bill will not interfere with county’s Rappahannock plans
State senator claims worrisome wording is just ‘a placeholder,’ and that final legislation won’t thwart county’s withdrawal efforts.
Amid passionate debate, civil rights resolutions clear Virginia legislature
Abortion, voting rights, and same-sex marriage protections advance as Republicans warn of legal overreach.
WATCH: Virginia Senate passes abortion amendment to state constitution
Stafford Senator Tara Durant critical that parental notification fot minors is left off the legislation.
Rowe announces candidacy for Fredericksburg City Council, pledges to ‘put Ward 1 on the map’
Snowden Hills resident was recently elected chair of Fredericksburg City School Board.
Governor orders flags to be flown at full staff for inauguration
Flags are to be lowered again on Tuesday in honor of former President Carter.
Food for thought: Vindman talks bipartisanship while volunteering at area charity
The freshman Democratic congressman was sworn in earlier this month.
Spotsylvania supervisors waste little time plowing through agenda in first meeting of 2025
Newly-elected Chair Chris Yakabouski criticized new developments with a potential Rappahannock River crossing project and VDOT’s handling of recent winter storm, among other concerns.
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