AUDIO: Outgoing Spotsylvania County Administrator Mark Taylor looks back as he prepares to leave for Greene County.
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Statewide texting ban fails
VIDEO: There will be no ban on hand-held cell phones while driving. Governor Northam amended a bill that banned holding cell phones in work zones to include all Virginia roads. The Senate approved but the House speaker ruled the amendment was beyond the scope of the original bill.
World Bank delegation talks taxing and assessment with Stafford officials
Government officials from nearly 20 emerging nations participated in a visit to the Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office on Friday.
Stafford Supervisors set advertised tax rate of $1.03: Final rate to be set April 16th
VIDEO: A divided Stafford Board of Supervisors set an advertised tax rate of $1.03. That’s four cents higher than the current rate. The vote was 4-3.
Four cent tax increase proposed in Fredericksburg
VIDEO: Fredericksburg City Council begins work on the new budget. City Manager Tim Baroody’s proposed spending plan includes a four cent tax increase, one million dollars in new money to schools and a 2.5% cost of living increase for employees.
Rate reductions April 1 for Dominion customers
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) has ordered a reduction in the rates of Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power Company on April 1.
Meeting on Tuesday for Fredericksburg future concepts
Area 7 of the Streetsense report presented on Tuesday night downtown
Rappahannock United Way Tax Clinics
IRS-trained volunteers at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library will help prepare simple tax returns throughout February, March, and April.
Governor Northam announces launch of 2019 Governor’s Fellows Program
Governor Northam has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Governor’s Fellows Program. The deadline is March 15.
Virginia is the 6th Most Affected by the Government Shutdown
With the U.S. government closed for business, WalletHub released a report on the States Most & Least Affected by the 2019 Government Shutdown.
SCPS Participates in Take Your Legislator to School Month
The event marks the Virginia School Boards Association’s desire to build stronger relationships between public education and the Virginia General Assembly.
Common Stafford Courts Questions Answered
One of the most popular topics of calls to Stafford’s Citizens Assistance Office is where and how to use the courts. Here are some of the most common questions answered.
Candidate Abigail Spanberger visits FredCAT
Virginia’s 7th Congressional District Democratic Congressional candidate Abigail Spanberger met with the staff of Germanna Community College’s Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology (FredCAT).
Virginia Cooperative Extension Offers Many Things to Stafford’s Residents
The office includes three areas of outreach: agriculture, child development, and Family Consumer Science which includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Two Organizations Honored at Annual SPQA Forum
The SPQA program bestowed significant awards on the Prince William County Service Authority and the Federal Facilities Division.
Women and Girls Fund offers leadership and government training to area girls and women
The Women and Girls Fund has engaged the Political Institute for Women to present two workshops on October 20
Fredericksburg Area Candidate Forum
The FA Candidate Forum will take place Monday, October 8th, 5 PM – 8 PM at the Central Rappahannock Library, Fredericksburg Branch.
Warner Meets with Nominee to Head National Park Service
Discussed bipartisan legislation to address $12 billion NPS maintenance backlog, including more than $1 billion in Va. alone.
Small Area Plan 7 Kick-off Meeting
This meeting’s primary purpose will be to introduce the process and gather input toward creating a vision for the future of the Fredericksburg area.
United Way supports making EITC Refundable in VA
The Rappahannock United Way wants to make low-moderate-income tax credit refundable in Virginia to benefit hard-working families.
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