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At-Large Chair Could Change Stafford Board Makeup

February 22, 2012 News, Politics, Stafford Leave a Comment
Stafford Aquia Supervisor Paul Milde

Stafford, Va. — An ongoing effort to explore the addition of an At-large Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors took another turn, but not before lengthy debate on the issue.

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Jails Can Shackle Inmates Giving Birth

February 21, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Richmond, Va. – Local jails and regional prisons in Virginia can continue to shackle female inmates during childbirth – a practice that Delegate Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, says is appalling.

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Prince William Supervisors’ Discretionary Funds Debated

February 20, 2012 Manassas, News, Politics Leave a Comment
Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi

Prince William County, Va. – Residents learned more about how some of their tax dollars are used and then urged a Woodbridge leader to bring change to the system.

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Bills Undercut Reproductive Rights, Democrats Say

February 19, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Richmond, Va. – Democratic leaders and women’s right advocates sounded the alarm Thursday about three bills they said would limit a woman’s reproductive freedom in Virginia.

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Kaine Campaigns in North Stafford

February 18, 2012 News, Politics, Stafford Leave a Comment
U.S. Senate candidate Timothy M. Kaine meets with veterans and local politicians at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant in North Stafford on Saturday. (Submitted)

North Stafford, Va. – Timothy M. Kaine met Saturday with veterans and local politicians at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant.

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Kaine Meeting with Veterans at Globe & Laurel

February 17, 2012 News, Politics, Stafford Leave a Comment
Virginia State Senator Toddy Puller appeared Saturday with former Governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine to tout her record on working to improve the U.S. 1 corridor (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

North Stafford, Va. — Former Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine will stump in the Potomac Communties on Saturday in his bid for the U.S. Senate.

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Jarred Neighbors Win Sunday Hunting Fight

February 17, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
(Photo: Joey Campbell)

Richmond, Va. – A House subcommittee has defeated a Senate-approved bill that would have permitted hunting on Sundays in Virginia.

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House Votes to Redefine ‘Triggerman’ Rule

February 17, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Richmond, Va. – The Virginia House of Delegates has advanced a bill that would make a broader range of criminals eligible for the death penalty.

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Proposal Hikes Taxes in Prince William

February 16, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
The seal of Prince William County, Va.

Woodbridge, Va. — Prince William County residents may be paying more in property taxes in 2013, according to the rate proposed by Prince William County Executive Melissa Peacor.

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House OK’s Overhaul of Teacher Contracts

February 15, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Richmond, Va. – After undergoing a dramatic edit last week in committee, a bill to fundamentally change how teachers are hired and evaluated passed the House on a 55-43 vote Monday.

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Party ID Won’t Be Listed on Local Ballots

February 14, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

The House and Senate have defeated bills that would have required local candidates to list their party affiliation on the ballot – a mandate that would have made all local elections partisan.

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Pet Lovers Howl at Classifying Dogs as Livestock

February 13, 2012 Politics 3 Comments
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Richmond, Va. – Canine friends may be safe this year, but their legal status in the commonwealth may be questioned again next year.

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Repeal of ‘Kings Dominion Law’ Moves to Senate

February 10, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Richmond, Va. – Virginia school districts finally may be able to start classes before Labor Day without getting special state permission under a bill that the House approved and sent to the Senate.

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Senate Votes to Repeal Gun Purchase Limit

February 9, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Richmond, Va. – Virginians soon may be able to purchase more guns than they can carry, all in one buy – for the first time in almost two decades.

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Senate Approves Mandatory Ultrasound Legislation

February 6, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
Sen. Charles Colgan (D-29th, Manassas, Prince William)

Richmond, Va. – The Virginia Senate has passed a bill requiring the use of ultrasound testing prior to the performance of an abortion.

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Anderson Asks Residents to Complete Survey

February 6, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
Del. Richard L. Anderson, R-Va. 51

Woodbridge, Va. — A Prince William County Delegate wants to know where you stand on the issues.

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Tax Exemption May Aid Businesses, Stress Localities

February 5, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Richmond, Va. – Virginia’s machinery and tools tax, which some businesses see as a burden but local governments view as a critical revenue source, would be slashed under legislation before the General Assembly.

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House Votes to Freeze BPOL Tax

February 5, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Richmond, Va. – The House this week approved a bill that would freeze localities’ Business, Professional and Occupational Licenses tax rates at their 2011 levels.

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Anti-Bullying Legislation Advances to Senate

February 5, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Richmond, Va. – A bill to mandate training for Virginia public school personnel on how to handle bullying is on its way to the Senate after passing the House, 98-2.

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‘Castle Doctrine’ Is Closer to Becoming Law

February 5, 2012 Politics Leave a Comment
Richard Stuart

Richmond, Va. – Citizens looking for more personal protection can rest easy after two bills that would allow the use of deadly force in one’s home moved forward this week in the General Assembly.

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Police and Crime News

Paintball Gun Prompts Missile at Vehicle Charge

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North Stafford, Va. — A woman said a pickup driver pulled a gun on her and now two men face charges.

3 Nabbed in Target Store Larceny

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North Stafford, Va. — Authorities in Stafford County say they have three people in custody who have previously eluded sheriff’s deputies and security officers at big box retail stores.

Stafford Business Burglarized

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Stafford County, Va. — Stafford sheriff’s deputies said $60,000 in appliances is missing from a business on U.S. 1.

The Latest Traffic and Transit News

Fare Increase Public Hearings Announced

Virginia Railway Express passengers exit a train at the Brooke station in Stafford County. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Stafford, Va. — Virginia Railway Express will hold a series of public hearings to discuss a proposed three-percent fare increase that could take effect in July.

More Highway Signs Coming Down

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Woodbridge, Va. — Another highway sign at Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge is coming down tonight.

Snowfall Has Road Crews Ready

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Fredericksburg, Va. — Transportation officials in the Fredericksburg area report snow is falling on roads there.

Happenings in Our Communities

High School Play Focuses on Bullying

Mountain View High School in Stafford.

“Blow by Blow: An Original Morality Play” was conceived and devised and written by the director and cast. It deals with bullying.

Poll: Shackle Birthing Inmates?

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Should jails be able to shackle female inmates while they give birth?

Around Town

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Prince William County Supervisors get behind a higher tax rate, there’s more people flying the friendly skies from area airports, and Virginia’s Governor is backing down from his position of requiring women to have an ultrasound before getting an abortion, in this morning’s Around Town.