Bill signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin substitutes complicated test to becoming licensed as a mental health counselor in Virginia with a less strenuous exam.

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Bill signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin substitutes complicated test to becoming licensed as a mental health counselor in Virginia with a less strenuous exam.
Matt Kelly and Anne Little talk about topics and goals of Inform Fredericksburg.
Citing volume of requests, Interim County Attorney Stuart proposes board eliminate the free initial 30 minutes related to FOIA research.
Supervisors set real estate tax rate at 91 cents per $100 of assessed value.
Board’s request not targeting the 317 acres on the Birchwood power plant site.
On a 5-2 vote, Stafford Supervisors approved a 91 cent tax rate (.9067).
While some want a higher real estate tax rate to support schools and other services, many do not agree.
Craig Meadows previously worked in Montgomery County, Va.
Board of Supervisors heard from residents ahead of final budget decisions early next month.
Sheriff David Decatur and VDOT’s Kyle Bates talk about how Stafford County will benefit from over 1.7 million dollars in federal money on its way.
County’s Board of Supervisors are not thrilled about the prospects of a Regional Transportation Authority.
School division has a nearly $47 million funding gap.
Funding Will Allow the City of Fredericksburg to Enhance Security at Emergency Operations Center.
Battle lines drawn over data center performance agreement signed by previous board.
The At-Large member of Fredericksburg City Council talks about his first few months on council, the budget and growth.
Departing Director of Economic Development and Tourism: supervisors’ hands-on approach with staff is unusual.
Notice of a new equalized real estate tax rate will be mailed to property owners sometime in April.
The mid-year appointments fill visitors’ seats vacated by Patricia McGinnis and the late Rev. Dean Nelson.
Budget public hearing night in Stafford. Schools asked the county for 15-million dollars more in funding. The current plan provides 13-million.
Stafford’s Commissioner of the Revenue talks about why most homeowners saw such a big rise in their reassessments. We talk about growth in the county and pressure to meet needs yet make the county affordable. And a discussion on data centers and why the commissioner’s office will need to understand and monitor data centers every step of the way.