Some county residents are upset by the resolution adopted by the board protesting the timing of Virginia’s redistricting referendum.
Spotsylvania residents resolute in criticism of board of supervisors’ recent actions
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Here’s a look at legislation from local lawmakers at the General Assembly’s midpoint
These are the bills from Fredericksburg-area representatives that are most likely to become law.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors protest timing of redistricting referendum
Board voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution declaring it will not allow county facilities or resources to be used to conduct voting on the referendum unless a court orders it to do so.
Rep. Eugene Vindman announces launch of Federal Workforce Caucus
The group also includes Virginia’s U.S. senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine.
What congressional redistricting might mean for Fredericksburg-area residents
Much of the area would move from the 7th to the 1st congressional district.
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.
How Fredericksburg-area leaders helped Abigail Spanberger get ready for the governor’s mansion
A handful of area residents served on her transition team.
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.
‘The honor of my life’: Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor
In remarks, former congresswoman extolled the virtues of bipartisanship and pledged to lower energy costs.
Dels. Stacey Carroll and Nicole Cole take office as part of Democratic majority in state government
Area lawmakers are part of a Democratic majority in the Virginia General Assembly.
Margaret Franklin wins special election representing part of Stafford County
The Democratic Prince William County supervisor will serve Virginia’s 23rd House of Delegates district.
Hulo, Voit campaigning for role as Caroline treasurer in special election
Zachary Hulo and Priscilla Voit are competing in a special election on Feb. 3.
Stafford sees first Black Board of Supervisors majority in county history
Deuntay Diggs was also elected chairman for a second straight year.
Vindman comes out against ‘cruel’ plan for detention center in Stafford
The Democratic congressman noted his own immigrant past in decrying facility.
New members of Fredericksburg City Council take oaths of office
Ward 4 Councilor Chuck Frye named vice mayor.
My top 5 stories of 2025: Joey LoMonaco
Managing editor Joey LoMonaco’s top pieces include a serial podcast, Afghan liaisons and life after a life-altering injury.
If ICE wants to build in Stafford, county might be powerless to stop it
Washington Post report: Locality being considered for immigration deportation facility.
My Top 5 stories of 2025: Jonathan Hunley
My top five stories of 2025 talk about everything from DOGE to SNL, and first responders to agriculture and higher education.
A seed planted: Cole’s rise to state delegate rooted in advocacy
Del.-Elect Nicole Cole (D-Spotsylvania) took a grassroots approach to defeating longtime incumbent Republican Bobby Orrock.
Bobby Orrock, defeated in November, doesn’t rule out a return to public service
He was feted at a gathering Thursday.
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