Kaine urged bipartisan budget talks, saying Virginians expect cooperation on federal spending.
WATCH: Sen. Kaine urges president and Congress to negotiate federal spending
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Stafford County supervisors: Attracting data centers isn’t all about money
But data center watchdog group members don’t believe that argument.
Candidate questionnaire: Nicole Cole
Nicole Cole is a Democrat running in the Virginia House of Delegates 66th District.
Public comment invited on Dixon Connector trail project in Fredericksburg
Work on projects in Spotsylvania and Caroline counties also will affect traffic this week.
Stafford voters sue to kick House candidate Carroll off ballot over residency dispute
Petition contends that candidate lives at a longtime home in House District 23 while claiming a different address in House District 64 to qualify for the race.
Three-way race will decide school board member in Stafford’s Garrisonville District
Issues in the contest include school funding and how to educate diverse groups of students.
On the Agenda, Sept. 22-25
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Spotsylvania officials encouraged by promising economic outlook
County achieved a AAA bond rating for the third straight year; visitor spending increased by 2.9%.
Money in, money out: Stafford supervisors approve social services bonus, towing fee hike
The board voted unanimously in favor of the financial matters.
Spotsylvania voter asks court to remove King from school board ballot
Nicholas Potts alleged that Battlefield District school board candidate James King isn’t a bona fide resident of the address he used to register to vote.
WATCH: Warner backs bill to restore federal union protections
Virginia Senator Mark Warner is leading a bipartisan push to restore union protections for federal employees, saying that safeguarding workers’ rights is essential to preserving the strength and integrity of public service.
Incumbent Humphries, challenger Bird face off in race for Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney
Both candidates are experienced prosecutors who have championed alternative dockets.
Spotsylvania NAACP hosting two upcoming candidate forums
A forum for local candidates will be held Sept. 29, while a state forum will take place Oct. 13.
It’s Catell and Evans in race for Falmouth District supervisor
No matter who wins, voters will pick a new supervisor, as incumbent Meg Bohmke isn’t seeking re-election.
On the Agenda, Sept. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
King George Planning Commission recommends denial of solar project involving county attorney
Commission voted 4-1 to forward a recommendation of denial to the board of supervisors.
Virginia Heritage residents irked by ‘disingenuous’ county presentation
Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to direct staff to study the possibility of taking over stormwater management in the community.
Caroline officials announce 650-acre data center campus at former Virginia Bazaar site
Project calls for construction of three data center buildings at 490,000 square feet apiece.
Flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday
Governor orders U.S. and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff on September 11 to honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Staying in the race: Gantt, Finn request that city becomes a ‘designated locality’
The designation would allow the city council candidates to participate in the upcoming election without putting their federal jobs in jeopardy.
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