Attorney General Mark Herring announced Dec. 16 that he has reached a settlement with MoneyKey, Inc., a Delaware-based online consumer lender, for alleged violations of the state's consumer finance statutes and the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA).

Gov. Terry McAuliffe outlined his budget goals and proposals Dec. 17 to the budget committee members of the State Senate and the House of Delegates. Here is a copy of his remarks as prepared for delivery to the legislators.

On Tuesday, December 15th, at 7:30 pm, the Manassas Park governing body will host a reception for State Senator-Elect Jeremy McPike.

Virginia's State Corporation Commission will hold four public hearings over two days at Battlefield High School in Haymarket on Dominion Power's proposal to extend power lines in the area.

Delegate Bob Marshall along with other members of the Prince William General Assembly Delegation will hold a town hall meeting at the Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams St., Manassas Park, VA 20111, on Dec. 15, at 7:00 PM.

Prince William Chamber of Commerce will host the Prince William delegation to the Virginia General Assembly at the annual "Legislative Kick-off" on Wednesday, Dec.16, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Old Hickory Golf Club, 11921 Chanceford Drive near County Center in Woodbridge.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Dec. 10 that his budget includes funds for 2 percent pay increases for state employees, college faculty, teachers, sheriff’s deputies and other public workers, effective July 10, 2017. This is the first time since 2008 that a governor’s introduced budget has included funds for state worker pay increases.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Dec. 9 that the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget he will introduce on Dec. 17 will include a $2.43 billion bond package to support key capital projects that will enhance Virginia’s technological research and economic development infrastructure