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Va, State Police answer nearly 500 calls for assistance since midnight Jan. 11

Virginia State Police report State Troopers have responded to more than 400 incidents and 94 crashes

Va. Dept. of Transportation issues alert: Snow in forecast

VDOT asks that drivers be alert for up to several inches of snow and sleet that will impact roads tonight through Friday morning, as well as potential for wintry weekend weather.

Some 32 road, bus and rail projects in process in Prince William County

Some 32 Prince William County, Virginia Dept. of Transportation, and Virginia Railway Express projects are in the pipeline or are under construction, according to a quarterly report issued by Prince William County.

“Amanda’s Law,” named for PWC resident, tightens penalties on dealers of Schedule I or II drugs

Delegate Hugo’s opioid crisis bill HB 2528 "Amanda's Law," passed Va. Senate Feb. 20 and awaits governor's signature. If signed into law, HB 2528 would punish those who are responsible for deaths caused by Schedule I and Schedule II drugs.

VDOT issues winter storm road advisories

VDOT asks that drivers plan travel around a winter storm that will bringing accumulating snow and a mix of frozen precipitation to the region throughout the day Wednesday, Feb. 20. Avoid travel during the storm for safety, and after the storm until road conditions improve.

Virginia taxpayers will get tax cuts with passage and signing of HB 2529, Del. Hugo reports

After passing the legislature, HB 2529 was signed into law by the governor, giving nearly $1 billion back to Virginia taxpayers, reports Del. Tim Hugo, who represents part of Prince William County. This is about $400 per family.

Virginia legislature okays refunds, tax relief and investments; to affect all who pay state taxes

Virginia House of Delegates and the Senate of Virginia Feb 12 report they have approved legislation that will provide nearly $1 billion in tax relief to Virginia’s taxpayers.

Special Election needed to fill vacancy on Prince William Board of County Supervisors

Michelle R. Robl, county attorney for Prince William Board of County Supervisors, says state law provides for a special election to fill the Neabsco District vacancy on the county board due to the death of Supervisor John Jenkins.

Prince William Delegate Luke Torian named a state budget conferee

Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) on Thursday named House Appropriations Committee Chairman S. Chris Jones (R-Suffolk), Steve Landes (R-Augusta), Chris Peace (R-Hanover), Barry Knight (R-Virginia Beach), Scott Garrett (R-Lynchburg), Luke Torian (D-Prince William), and Mark Sickles (D-Arlington) to the conference committee for the state budget bill, House Bill 1700. The House conferees will negotiate with the Senate on the final budget conference reports.

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