Virginia Senator Mark Warner says more funds need to allocated for programs like summer feeding.
WATCH: Warner talks about the need to expand summer feeding programs
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Spotsylvania supervisors elect to opt out of Regional Transportation Authority
Supervisors also voted to send the Thornburg Village development project back to the planning commission.
Fredericksburg City Council votes to approve MWHC expansion
Despite lingering concerns about childcare, zoning map amendment passes unanimously.
‘Limited supply’ leads to increased demand for area administrators
Salaries of Fredericksburg area county or city administrators have increased dramatically in recent years.
Stafford supervisors take time to re-haul meeting schedule
New start times, extra days, comment sessions and time limits under review.
At Gourmeltz, a Rand-ian gathering as libertarian senator backs GOP hopeful Hamilton
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul appeared at the Spotsylvania County restaurant to support a like-minded candidate for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.
7th Congressional District candidate questionnaire: Derrick Anderson
Derrick Anderson is on the Republican Party primary ballot June 18.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors rejects planned community on Lake Anna
Plans included 40 single-family detached dwellings and amenities, including a boat dock.
7th Congressional District candidate questionnaire: Briana Sewell
Briana Sewell is on the Democratic Party primary ballot June 18.
Lackey appointed as new Fredericksburg city attorney
City council also approved its fiscal year 2025 budget on a 7-0 vote.
7th Congressional District candidate questionnaire: Maria Martin
Maria Martin is on the Republican Party primary ballot June 18.
7th Congressional District candidate questionnaire: Margaret Franklin
Margaret Franklin is on the Democratic Party primary ballot June 18.
‘An important step:’ In Stafford, Youngkin signs three bills to protect child sex crime victims
SB731 was sponsored by Sen. Tara Durant after Spotsylvania Commonwealth’s Attorney Ryan Mehaffey informed her about the dangers of AI in child pornography.
7th Congressional District candidate questionnaire: Terris Todd
Terris Todd is on the Republican Party primary ballot June 18.
How a Stafford mom helped pass a law that pays caregivers of disabled children
Emily Sagle found a sympathetic legislator in Del. Joshua Cole, who introduced HB 1318, a bill that allows parents to be paid as caregivers for their severely disabled children.
7th Congressional District candidate questionnaire: Eugene Vindman
Eugene Vindman is on the Democratic Party primary ballot June 18.
7th Congressional District candidate questionnaire: John Prabhudoss
John Prabhudoss is on the Republican Party primary ballot June 18.
Spotsylvania supervisors alarmed by calls from seniors about taxes
In other business, supervisors voted to increase cigarette tax to 40 cents per pack.
LISTEN: Senator Durant supports executive order to military survivors program
The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program is where the Commonwealth provides education benefits to spouses and children of qualifying Veterans.
Fredericksburg residents miffed at high real estate assessment values
City council approves comprehensive plan amendment and a change to ordinance related to the construction of a fire station at the intersection of Fall Hill Avenue and Wicklow Drive.
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