A General Assembly committee voted to pass by a bill this session from Culpeper Delegate Nick Freitas that would require the State Board of Education to include the study of dangers of communism in SOL’s.
Spotsylvania Delegate Phil Scott abstained.
“This honor is exceedingly well-deserved because it reflects tremendous effort, dedication and cooperation on the part of our team,” said Dr. Olugbenga Obasanjo, RAHD district director.
Virginia is the only state that does not allow it’s governor to serve two terms in a row.
Taxpayers are now able to file their individual income tax returns.
A bill allowing Virginia localities to increase sales tax by 1% to fund construction and renovation of schools passed the Senate. Senators Durant, Reeves and Stuart voted no.
Williams served on the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission
A Virginia Senate subcommittee approved a bill that would allow retail marijuana sales to begin in up to 400 stores starting January 1, 2025.
The Virginia Senate passes legislation that would create a $500 civil penalty for firearm owners who leave handguns on a car seat or other areas visable to those passing by. This legislation now goes to the House.
The Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors and School Board met together to talk about issues and a path forward. Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) says there’s much to be gained with these meetings.
The Spotsylvania County Administrator advocates for more strategic planning
Prince William Delegate Jeremy McPike’s bill to allow all localities in Virginia to charge an additional 1% sales tax to fund school construction and renovation (if voters of the locality approved through a referendum) passed in Committee.
After hearing about two hours of public comment, Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved amendments to the unified development ordinance that increase density in some zoning districts.
Fredericksburg City Council heard about two hours of comments against changes that those in opposition say will increase density in parts of the city. In the end, Council voted to make the changes. Here is some of the public comment.
Supporters of the bill said the delay would decrease suicides. But Westmoreland Senator Richard Stuart said this could be a safety issue.
A partial government shutdown looms. Spanberger held a virtual Town Hall
Updates at Stafford government webpage
General Assembly 60-day session underway
Mayor Devine reads Huntley Day Proclamation in Fredericksburg. It’s January 21st at the baseball stadium from 3-4pm.
State Senator Tara Durant previews the 2024 General Assembly. We talk about her switch from the House to the Senate and some of the legislation she’ll introduce.
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