The group also includes Virginia’s U.S. senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine.
Rep. Eugene Vindman announces launch of Federal Workforce Caucus
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Stafford reschedules public meeting on Dominion Energy transmission-line project
The meeting will be Thursday, March 5, at Colonial Forge High School.
King George Board of Supervisors approves 300-acre data center campus
Supervisors also unanimously approved the Powhatan Road Solar Farm project.
Stafford County Administrator’s proposed budget would increase real-estate tax rate by 6 cents
The levy would go from $0.9236 per $100 of assessed value to $0.985.
Virginia General Assembly advances cannabis retail framework
If legislation is signed into law, retail sales of cannabis could begin as early as November.
What congressional redistricting might mean for Fredericksburg-area residents
Much of the area would move from the 7th to the 1st congressional district.
UPDATED: Jeremiah Community receives $2.9 Million in federal assistance
U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner secured other funding, as did Rep. Eugene Vindman.
Walk out: Spotsylvania County students leave class to protest ICE
Students left class to peacefully protest immigration enforcement actions.
Struggling to keep pace with neighboring salary scales, Caroline schools request additional $3.8M
The request of a 5.8% budget increase leaves the school division seeking an additional $1.8 million in local funds.
UPDATED: Rep. Eugene Vindman announces re-election campaign — but in 1st Congressional District
The Democrat now serves the 7th District, but that could change if political boundaries are redrawn.
Longtime Spotsylvania Commissioner of the Revenue Williams dies at 74
Williams’ tenure as commissioner began in 1996.
County administrator’s budget proposal leaves a $5.8M shortfall for Spotsylvania schools
Board of supervisors unanimously approved a resolution declaring the county is a Second Amendment sanctuary.
Caroline hires Bullock to lead parks and recreation department
Louisa County native replaces Donnell Howard, who recently retired after serving 36 years.
How Fredericksburg-area leaders helped Abigail Spanberger get ready for the governor’s mansion
A handful of area residents served on her transition team.
‘Like Groundhog Day:’ Developers, Spotsylvania Planning Commission growing weary of data center discussion
Commission voted 5-2 to recommend the board of supervisors require a Special Use Permit for data centers and grandfather projects with site plans submitted before Jan. 13.
An ICE detention center in Stafford seems less likely after county supervisors’ comments
Chairman Deuntay Diggs: Locality has received “no application, proposal, permit or formal request” related to a facility.
Stafford superintendent’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 seeks $18.6 million in new county funding
The proposal represents an 8.4% increase over the current spending plan.
Fredericksburg-area closings and delays
A roundup of school and government weather-related closures and delays.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors message to the state: ‘We are still a Second Amendment sanctuary county’
Board also discussed updating the county’s Comprehensive Plan at Thursday night’s meeting.
Updated storm alerts: Here’s the latest information for the Fredericksburg area
Closures and delays around the region for Wednesday, Jan. 28.
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