To determine the most effective way to maintain volunteer service and to meet the demands of our growing community, the Board of County Supervisors directed county staff to work with the Fire & Rescue Association (FRA) to ascertain whether the current framework of the fire and rescue system is the best alternative.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Friday, April 22, 2016.

Prince William County Public Schools would receive $9.3 million less than needed to cover the School Board’s unanimously approved FY 2017 budget under a flat tax plan and revenue sharing cuts being considered by the Board of County Supervisors, according to a PWCS news release.

The bill increases funds to pay for runway and airport infrastructure improvements, reforms the FAA certification process so that the latest aircraft technology can be adopted quicker while maintaining safety, gives the FAA new authority to enforce safe unmanned aircraft system (UAS) usage, and requires airlines to provide disclose excess fees and add-on costs while flying.

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced that the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications until May 20 for loan repayment grants for veterinarians willing to serve in parts of Virginia with moderate to critical shortages of food animal vets. Several rural counties in Virginia lack adequate access to veterinary services for food supply animals.

Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission reports that William T. Kennard is now Deputy Commissioner at its regional office in Manassas. Kennard also will serve as an administrative law judge for evidentiary and on-the-record hearings under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. He will hold hearing dockets in Fairfax and Manassas.

Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Senate Bill 291 and House Bill 1160, which establish procedures for handling evidence kits in sexual assaults.

During its meeting on Tuesday, April 12, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors agreed to change the dates of upcoming budget meetings due to scheduling conflicts.