Vindman (D-7th) greeted constituents and local officials during a ribbon-cutting for his Fredericksburg district office.
At ribbon cutting, Vindman pledges to fight against ‘extreme policies’ in D.C.
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Stafford County supervisors vote to increase real-estate tax rate by 3 cents
The levy is 2 cents less than what County Administrator Bill Ashton proposed last month.
Stafford County Supervisor Meg Bohmke won’t seek re-election, endorses Michael Catell
Bohmke served on the School Board before joining the supervisors for three terms.
Legislative wins: Youngkin signs bills by lawmakers Cole, Durant
The topics of the bills with local connections ranged from campaign-finance abuse to breast cancer.
Panelists to women with political ambitions: ‘Don’t count yourself out’
Second-annual Women in Politics panel at UMW stresses importance of mentorship, resilience.
A dot-com destination for DOGE victims? Youngkin touts new jobs site at appearance in Stafford
The governor came to defense contractor SimVentions in Stafford County on Friday to hype virginiahasjobs.com.
Potential for ‘localized depression’ shapes budget talks in Fredericksburg
City council plans to advertise an increase to real estate tax of six cents per $100 of assessed value.
Vindman: U.S. attorney inquiry part of Trump ‘retribution campaign’
The federal prosecutor requested information from the congressman last month.
In Stafford, proposed data center regulation goes down by tight margin
Change would have required developers to obtain a permit for projects in parts of the county zoned for heavy industrial use.
Stafford County supervisors vote to advertise 5-cent tax rate increase
Eventual 4-3 vote comes after intense debate among supervisors, significant public input.
Dismissed and distraught, local federal employees increasingly seek therapy
Spotsylvania County therapist Dr. Bridgette Williams said she’s seen an uptick in clients since the Trump administration began layoffs of federal employees in January.
Finn announces run for full Ward 3 city council term
Former chair of the Fredericksburg Planning Commission, appointed to city council on a temporary basis this spring, will run to represent Ward 3 for a full term this fall.
Live from New York, it’s Tim Kaine!
Virginia’s junior U.S. senator recalled being on the show when he was in Fredericksburg recently.
Stacey Carroll enters race against Paul Milde for Virginia’s 64th House District
Democrat is a foster mother, member of National Guard and community advocate.
Rolling up their sleeves: Stafford officials continue work on budget
How much local funding will go to education and whether the real-estate tax rate will increase is unclear.
Ranalli, other fired workers park themselves in front of Capitol to promote legislation
The Protect Our Probationary Employees Act would guarantee that federal employees who are separated from service will not have to restart their probationary period if reinstated.
Business leaders: Make sure work continues at Dahlgren
They want to make sure defense reform doesn’t cost jobs at ‘highly technical’ King George County facility.
From dream job to firing nightmare: Former local park ranger represents her peers at Trump’s speech to Congress
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner invited Fredericksburg’s Ashley Ranalli, a DOGE cut casualty, to the Capitol.
Area legislators achieved mixed results in recent General Assembly session
From voter registration laws and sexual assault prevention to support for incarcerated veterans and dental care for pregnant women, the local state delegation kept busy during the most recent General Assembly session.
Local fired park ranger to be Warner’s guest at Trump speech to Congress
Ashley Ranalli worked at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
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