By Graham Moomaw, Charlie Paullin and Nathaniel Cline | Virginia Mercury After months of partisan combat over different priorities, Virginia lawmakers approved a bipartisan budget deal Monday with no major tax changes, funding boosts for education and mental health...
‘Zombie’ data center project still has life in Caroline County
Proposed amendment to comprehensive plan to allow data centers in Jericho Road area is back before the board of supervisors after three previous rejections.
King George supervisors pondering county’s support of Fredericksburg Regional Alliance
Board transfers all but $1 of FRA funds to a contingency fund.
WATCH: Opposition voiced to Buc-ee’s in Stafford
Many Embrey Mill and Austin Ridge residents in Stafford told Supervisors Tuesday night to say no Buc-ee’s.
Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends approval of MWHC rezoning plans
The project will go before City Council for approval later this month.
WATCH: The public speaks out against the Clift Farm proposal in Stafford
Public comment was overwhelmingly opposed to the project.
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors reject Clift Farms proposal 6-1
Board chair–and Falmouth Supervisor–Meg Bohmke–explains her vote.
Spanberger, city officials celebrate $637K investment in emergency operations
Representative helped secure funds for security improvements, equipment upgrades through Community Project Funding program.
Early voting starts May 3 — here’s what you need to know
Early voting for primaries begins May 3 and runs though June 15. Election day is June 18.
WATCH: Senator Kaine warns against adding DCA flights because of near misses
A provision in the FAA reauthorization bill would add five incoming and five outgoing flights to Reagan National Airport (DCA).
May 1 is the Virginia individual income tax filing and payment deadline.
The State Department of Taxation says filing your taxes electronically is the fastest, safest, and easiest way to file your Virginia return.
Congressional App Challenge opens for 7th District STEM students
Winning work will be displayed in U.S. Capitol building, shared online
Spotsy native named finalist in ‘I Voted’ sticker contest
Civic-minded opossum could appear on stickers handed out at Richmond-area polling stations.
The most-used words and phrases from congressional candidate forums
The Free Press created word clouds illustrating differences and similarities between how the parties view the issues.
Warner meets with first responders to discuss mental health issues
Senator helped secure a $174,000 federal grant that has been used for mental health resiliency training and services at the regional academy.
Fredericksburg announces changes for early voting
The ballot drop-off box will be available inside the office of voter registration; no changes to in-person early voting.
MWHC’s best-laid plans come under scrutiny during planning commission meeting
Commission continues public hearing on zoning amendment, will vote on proposed projects May 8.
‘Not a lot of daylight’ between 7th District Democratic candidates at Free Press forum
Seven candidates made their pitch represent the party on the ballot in November.
WATCH: Senator Warner talks about the future of TikTok
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says he’s confident that TikTok legislation signed into law by President Biden mean changes are coming.
Zoning defense? Spotsylvania supervisors aim to limit vape shops with revised ordinance
Supervisors want to limit both visibility of the shops and their proximity to schools.