Superintendent Taylor: Stafford is ‘fastest growing school division in Virginia.’
Proposed Stafford school budget brings tough decisions
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Spotsy Supervisors advertise a tax rate of 78.17
The current rate is 77.17. This is the advertised rate–not the final rate. Supervisors can adopt a lower rate, not a higher one.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors to hold two public hearings on Tuesday
Tuesday’s meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Holbert Building, 9104 Courthouse Road.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania Social Services
Deputy Director Melonie Barrow (left) and Director Amy Swift (right) discuss an increase in child fatalities tied to unsafe sleeping arrangements AND drug overdose cases for children under 6.
Spotsylvania school officials say deferred projects are catching up to the county
Officials: more than $70 million is required to renovate Spotsylvania Middle School; Chancellor Middle and Chancellor High will require $20 million in upgrades.
Stafford’s proposed 2025 budget hits the $1B milestone
The board of supervisors will ask the school board to vote again on the Embrey Mill location for elementary school No. 19.
WATCH: Here’s what you need to know about property reassessment numbers in Stafford
Stafford County property assessments are in the mail. Residential properties have increased 13% on average. Commercial properties are up 23%.
Nominations open for the 2024 Sustainability Award from the Clean and Green Commision
The deadline is March 31st
Stafford looking for someone to own or lease historic home in Falmouth
The structure was built by Benjamin Hall around 1840 when Falmouth was a deep-water port with ships coming and going around the world.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Chris Yakabouski
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) talks about the county budget, taxes, schools, roads, growth and reassessments.
Fredericksburg City Council approves purchase of mobile stage for Riverfront Park
The city also voted to update its Capital Impacts Study, with a few tweaks.
WATCH: State Senate approves increase in minimum wage
Democrats in the state Senate passed an increase in the minimum wage. It’s currently $12. It would increase to $13.50 in 2025 and $15 in 2026.
WATCH: Virginia Senate passes assault weapons ban
The Virginia Senate passed a bill that bans the purchase of assault-style weapons. The legislation bans the purchase of any assault-style firearm manufactured after July 1, 2024.
Spotsy School Board weighs proposed budget ahead of vote
School board’s total budget is $479.9 million, including approximately $418 million in day-to-day operations, an increase of more than $44 million from fiscal year 2024.
WATCH: Culpeper delegate’s bill on communism won’t go anywhere this session
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.
WATCH: General Assembly bill would educate teens on the dangers of hazing
Spotsylvania Delegate Phil Scott abstained.
Rappahannock Area Health District honored
“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.
WATCH: House subcommittee defeats bill to allow Virginia governors to serve consecutive terms
Virginia is the only state that does not allow it’s governor to serve two terms in a row.
Individual income tax filing season underway
Taxpayers are now able to file their individual income tax returns.
WATCH: 1% sales tax option for school construction approved by the Virginia Senate
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.
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