State sales tax on retail weed will be 6% to start and rise to 8% in 2029, while retail locations to be capped at 350 statewide.
Spanberger, legislators roll out retail weed plan, set to launch in July 2027
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Stafford County to hold meetings on Comprehensive Plan
The county is in the process of updating the document, which serves as a blueprint for development.
COLUMN: Thank you to the professor who has been taking my calls for almost 30 years
University of Mary Washington political scientist Stephen Farnsworth is retiring from the classroom.
City of Fredericksburg announces new platform for FOIA requests
City: Portal will ensure requests are handled in timely fashion.
‘It’s outrageous’: Spanberger navigates budget fight, Democratic unrest six months into governorship
Of late, she has dealt with criticism from within her own party.
New House budget strips environmental standards for data centers, creates commission instead
Updated spending plan, supported by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, no longer includes environmental standards data centers would need to meet in order to be exempted from the state’s sales and use tax.
Powerful recommendation: Stafford Planning Commission urges supervisors to adopt electric-line guidelines
Dominion Energy’s North Anna to Bristers project has been unpopular since being proposed last year.
Judge rules Rappahannock Tribe’s appeal of Caroline water permit can move forward
The court denied motions filed by DEQ and Caroline attorneys seeking to dismiss the Tribe’s claims.
Councilor: City should be ‘shouting from the rooftops’ about Jeremiah Community
Supportive housing community has raised nearly $12 million of $17.5 million goal; groundbreaking planned for November.
‘An embarrassing mess:’ Spotsylvania residents decry logistics of data center meetings
The board of supervisors pledged that the county will become more involved with arranging the community gatherings in the future.
City of Fredericksburg names Cash as new Community Planning and Building Director
Ray previously served as Assistant Director of Community Development and Planning in Goochland County.
U.S. Sen. Warner: Data centers shouldn’t drive up energy costs for consumers
Lawmaker and former Virginia governor: There are more than 600 data centers in the state, making it the “data center capital of the world.”
In 7th Congressional District, it’s Vindman versus the winner of a three-way GOP contest
The Republican primary is Aug. 4. The general election is Nov. 3.
Stafford County supervisors officially proclaim June as Pride Month
For the second year in a row, board Chairman Deuntay Diggs gave an impassioned speech. But so did those who were against the proclamation.
‘This should’ve happened last year:’ King George residents protest already-approved data centers
Supervisors implored residents to become more civically engaged so they don’t miss future public hearings.
‘Gentrification is a tough word’: Mayfield residents voice concerns over proposed rezoning
The Small Area 8 plan calls for a rezoning certain areas to Creative Maker, a designation that allows for broader uses.
More than a decade after flunking out, Del. Cole earns a degree of redemption
Cole, who graduated high school and first went off to college in 2009, finally graduated from the University of Mary Washington in May.
City shops out potential solutions for redeveloping commercial corridors
Sports facility, mixed-use developments floated as potential options for Gateway Village Shopping Center.
Spotsylvania supervisors set amounts and categories for November bond referendum
The $400.6 million referendum will address various school, public safety, transportation, and solid waste projects.
‘Hot under the collar:’ Caroline Supervisor Underwood fires back at superintendent’s remarks
Caroline Superintendent Sarah Calveric called the board’s actions during a May 12 meeting ‘despicable.’
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