Politics
Tech Problems Slow GOP Convention Results
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May 18, 2013
E.W. Jackson, of Chesapeake, has emerged as an early leader in the race for the GOP nomination for Lt. Gov, handily beating out challengers Susan Stimpson and Corey Stewart in only the first round of balloting.
With Few Parks, Opinions Differ on Using $25,000 to Form Recreation Panel in Dumfries
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May 15, 2013
Just weeks after opening the town’s third public park, Dumfries officials say its time to form a Parks and Recreation Commission.
Connolly Honoring Students Accepted into Service Academies
![Rep. Gerry E. Connolly, D-Fairfax, Prince William. [Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/011513-Connolly-200x200.jpg)
May 10, 2013
Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold a reception Saturday at the Fairfax County Government Center to recognize 43 students from Fairfax and Prince William in the 11th Congressional District who will be entering the military service academies in the fall.
Manassas & Manassas Park Search for New City Managers
May 7, 2013
Both Manassas and Manassas Park are searching for new city managers to lead each city, after the men in the current positions announced they would both be departing in June.
Elks Lodge, School No Longer Adequate Polling Places
May 6, 2013
County leaders in Prince William want to move voting precincts following last fall’s election that saw record voter turnout.
In Dumfries, Plea for Lower Taxes Leaves Tough Choices
May 1, 2013
What officials want: Dumfries’ $4.4 million budget reduced by as much as four cents
World Trade Center Steel on Display Sought without Memorial
April 26, 2013
It’s time to take steel from the World Trade Center currently under lock and key and put it on display, said Maureen Caddigan.
Inmate Drug Program Slashed as Prince William Approves New Budget
April 23, 2013
Prince William County employees will keep their Columbus Day holiday, but 11 county employees who work to keep drug addicts off the streets will be out of a job.
Anderson Touts Texting, Veterans Bills as Successes of 2013 General Assembly
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April 18, 2013
We are back home in Woodbridge after two months in Richmond for the 2013 session of the Virginia General Assembly. I am reporting to Prince William residents on what transpired at the Capitol, and I am doing so in my own words and not through a staff filter.
Boulden Running for Woodbridge Seat in 2015
April 16, 2013
Throwing his name into the ring early, Terrance Boulden will run to unseat Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi in 2015.
Rockeymoore Featured Speaker Jefferson Jackson Dinner
April 14, 2013
The Prince William County Democratic Committee announces Dr. Maya Rockeymoore, public policy scholar and media commentator, as the featured speaker at the 34th Annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner later this month.
Connolly Wins Public Service Award
April 13, 2013
Congressman Gerry Connolly was the recipient of the 2013 Public Service Award at the Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards Banquet held recently in Springfield.
Teacher to Stafford Leaders: ‘Ya’ll Got to Give Us a Little Bit of Sometin’’
April 10, 2013
Applause isn’t allowed during discussions and meetings in the Stafford County Board of Supervisors chamber, so a room full of teachers held up little signs, with flat wooden handles and waggled them above their heads when they liked something they heard.
Assembly Approves Anti-abortion Amendment
April 5, 2013
The General Assembly on Wednesday narrowly approved an amendment by Gov. Bob McDonnell that will prohibit certain health insurance companies in Virginia from providing coverage for women seeking an abortion.
Milde: New, Unnecessary Stafford High School Takes Priority Over Teacher Raises
April 4, 2013
Last fall, the Board of Supervisors narrowly voted to tear down the current 285,000 square foot Stafford High School and replace it with a new 275,000 square foot Stafford High School.
Long Lines at Polling Places Leads to Public Hearing in Woodbridge
April 4, 2013
Remember the long lines, the crowded hallways, and the quiet frustration that was Election Day in portions of Prince William County?
Caddigan to Dumfries Mayor: I Don’t Trust You
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April 4, 2013
She represents the people of Dumfries in Prince William County, but she’s not the mayor of the town. She doesn’t like him very much right now, either.
Increase in Pr. Wm. School Funding Would Mean Cuts in County Services
April 3, 2013
In the nation’s seventh wealthiest county Tuesday night, officials from county government and schools went back and fourth over how much money to invest into education.