HB 167 seeks to permit former law-enforcement now working in Virginia public schools to carry any firearm.
Del. Cole Introduces Bill to Allow Some Teachers to Carry Guns in Schools
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Howell Elected to Eighth Term as Speaker
Delegate William Howell has been a member of the House of Delegates since 1988, speaker since 2003.
Mill District Rezoning Faces Questions
City Council wants questions answered before it votes on rezoning for a mixed-use development in the Mill District.
Fredericksburg Sports and Fitness Supervisor Honored at State Conference
The Sports and Fitness Supervisor was honored as Outstanding New Professional.
Stafford County Government Meetings January 2016
Stafford County Government meetings scheduled for January 2016.
Fredericksburg Accepting Applications for Historic Resources Planner
Applications are being accepted until 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015.
Top 10 Local Government Stories of 2015
Ten of the most read 2015 Fredericksburg area government stories.
Stafford Election Results 2015
Winners included David P. “DP” Decatur Jr. (R) for sheriff and Eric L. Olsen (R) for Commonwealth’s Attorney.
City Hires Consulting Firm to Assist with Parking Action Plan
Walker will develop a comprehensive action plan to guide near- and long-term parking-related decisions.
City Takes Over Annual Christmas Parade, Seeks Sponsors, Volunteers
By Susan Larson
What for 27 years has been known as the Fredericksburg Jaycees Christmas Parade will have a new name in 2014.
Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation is seeking sponsors — including a title sponsor — and volunteers for the 28th annual parade, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6.
Fredericksburg Seeks Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities
Current Director Robert Antozzi is retiring in August 2015.
Fredericksburg EDA Purchases Former StellarOne Bank Property
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority purchased the property for $1.05 million.
Jane Shelhorse Named Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities Director
Shelhorse begins her tenure on January 4, 2016.
I-95 HOT Lanes Open, Here’s All You Need to Know
All you need to know to use the new I-95 Express Lanes.
Tolls in Effect on New I-95 HOT Lanes
The I-95 HOT Lanes are collecting tolls as of December 29, 2014.
Virginia’s New GOP Voter Affiliation Pledge Irks Trump
In Virginia, both the Republican Primary and the Democratic Primary are on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.
Veterans Benefits Office Opens in Fredericksburg
Governor Terry McAuliffe spoke at the December 14 ribbon cutting.
8 Facts about New ACA Information Statements
Affordable Care Act (ACA) information statements will be used for the first time in 2016.
Fredericksburg Accepting Applications for Assistant Commonwealth Attorney
Applications are being accepted through December 16, 2015.
City Council Approves Financial Settlement with English Construction
The company will pay fines for violations of city regulations and a settlement amount for unauthorized excavation at the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge site.
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