For the second election in a row, Joshua Cole is the Democratic nominee for Virginia House of Delegates District 28.
Joshua Cole is the Democratic nominee in the 28th District
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Chamber recognizes Reeves and Thomas for legislative work
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized and awarded two local legislators for their pro-business legislative record.
Beto in the ‘Burg
Democratic Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke held a campaign rally with 28th District candidate Joshua Cole at Pimenta in downtown Fredericksburg today.
Town Talk: 1st District Congressman Rob Wittman
1st District Congressman Rob Wittman talks about the budget process and his No Budget No Pay idea. We also talk about border security, rural broadband and civility (or the lack of it) in Washington.
Spotsy Supervisors reject effort to limit most trash drop-off sites to three days a week
VIDEO: Trash drop off sites in Spotsylvania will stay open seven days week, for now.
Spotsy Supervisors approve budget & solar
Supervisors make budget and solar decisions Thursday night.
City website redesigned
The City of Fredericksburg has launched a newly redesigned website.
Spotsy Supervisors approve largest solar tract. More votes on Thursday
VIDEO: One vote in, two more on Thursday by Spotsylvania Supervisors
Interim county administrator takes over in Spotsy
Change in Spotsylvania. Monday was the last day for County Administrator Mark Taylor.
Town Talk: Mark Taylor
AUDIO: Outgoing Spotsylvania County Administrator Mark Taylor looks back as he prepares to leave for Greene County.
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.
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