VIDEO: Following Congressional testimony by Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Russian interference in the 2016 election, Virginia Senator Mark Warner–Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence–failed in an attempt to pass election security legislation on the Senate floor.
Warner & Kaine Praise Renewed Funding for 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today applauded the passage of a bill to continue providing financial support to 9/11 victims.
Warner Demands Plan to Expedite New Veterans Clinic
Plans to build the two new VA clinics in the Commonwealth are a direct result of Sen. Warner’s successful bipartisan effort
Orange County Airport to receive federal funding
Federal dollars will help fund projects at airports in NoVa, Hampton Roads, and Central Virginia
Senator Kaine’s bill to raise the tobacco age to 21 wins committee approval
VIDEO: Virginia Senator Tim Kaine and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have teamed up to push a bill to raise the tobacco age. It passed the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
City Council passes gun resolution ahead of special General Assembly session
VIDEO: Fredericksburg City Council passed a resolution leading up to the special General Assembly session on guns.
Warner & Kaine Request Funding for I-81 Upgrades
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) yesterday requested additional funding for vital improvements to Interstate 81 (I-81).
Let the building begin in Caroline
VIDEO: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline and the USDA Rural Development Program are partners in building ten homes in two years in Caroline. Think you or someone you know might qualifty? habitatofcaroline.org
Virginia car seat laws change July 1
Virginia’s new car seat laws take effect July 1. Here’s what you need to know about having your child in the right seat.
Kaine: School shootings have changed classrooms
VIDEO: School shootings have changed life inside classrooms. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, speaking in Fredericksburg, talked about a Charlottesville teacher and what she does and how her classroom prepares….
Senator Kaine leads gun violence discussion in area
PHOTOS: Senator Kaine led a discussion in Fredericksburg Monday afternoon on preventing gun violence. The 90-minute talk was held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg. The governor has called the General Assembly into session next month following the mass shooting in Virginia Beach.
Kaine talks gun control in Fredericksburg ahead of special General Assembly session
VIDEO: Democrats in Virginia are trying to make the case for greater gun restrictions ahead of a special General Assembly session next month. The session was called by the governor after the fatal shootings in the Virginia Beach municipal offices. Senator Kaine has been holding meetings around the state. He was in Fredericksburg Monday afternoon. Here are his opening comments.
Warner & Kaine Condemn Proposed Relocation of USDA Research Agencies
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released statements on the USDA’s proposal to relocate two research agencies.
Town Talk- Matt Kelly
AUDIO: City Councilman Matt Kelly explains his vote against moving the slave auction block from the corner of William and Charles Streets to the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Matt Kelly to seek another term on City Council
AUDIO: He’s in. Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly announced on Town Talk on Newstalk 1230/WFVA this morning that he will seek re-election for an at-large seat in City Council elections next May. Kelly says this would be his final term on council.
Yakabouski: Spotsy in a prime location for sports tourism dollars
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski says the county needs to capitalize on it’s location and get into the sports tourism game that could bring the county more revenue.
Moving the slave block: The complete debate
VIDEO: Fredericksburg City Council votes to move the slave auction block from the corner of William and Charles Streets to the Fredericksburg Area Museum. Here’s the unedited 40 minutes of debate leading up to the vote.
Moving the slave block: Councilman Kelly
VIDEO: Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly talks about why he opposes moving the slave auction block to the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Moving the slave block: Councilman Frye
VIDEO: Fredericksburg City Council votes to move the slave auction block to the Fredericksburg Area Museum by the end of the year. Councilman Chuck Frye made the motion.
City Council votes to move slave auction block
Only one no vote. Motion calls for slave block to be moved by the end of the year.