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Could Virginia become a “swing state” in the upcoming presidential election?
FROM STAFF REPORTS 09/20/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Politics /
Stephen J. Farnsworth, longtime professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, who is also director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies (C4L&MS), says “Virginia may deserve to be treated as a ‘swing state’ once again this year.” Farnsworth's remarks came after a new statewide survey from the Center said Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump (R) are locked in a tight presidential contest in Virginia.
Three-District Town Hall on safety and housing at Unity Reed HS in Manassas Monday, Sept. 16
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FROM the Office of Coles District Supervisor Yesli Vega 09/15/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes / Politics / Real Estate /
On Monday, September 16, at 7 p.m., Coles District Supervisor Yesli Vega invites Prince William County residents to attend a Multi-District Town Hall at Unity Reed High School with Supervisors Gordy (Brentsville District) and Weir (Gainesville District) to discuss community safety and affordable housing legislation.
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Virginia’s Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces her candidacy for Governor
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FROM a news release 09/06/24 / Breaking News / Politics / State Government /
Virginia's lieutenant governor, Winsome Earle Sears, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, and a former member of he House of Delegates, announced Sept. 5, that she is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Virginia in 2025.
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Backers of lower cost prescriptions can’t overcome Governor’s veto
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FROM FREEDOM VIRGiNIA 04/18/24 / Business / Health & Safety / Politics / State Government /
SB274, which would have created a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, did not achieve a two-thirds threshold required to override a veto.
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Sen. Kaine to host March 8 roundtable on protecting availability of in-vitro fertilization (IVF)
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 03/06/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Politics /
On Friday, March 8, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, D-VA, who is a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, will host a roundtable in Arlington to discuss the need to protect the availability of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in Virginia and across the nation.
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Va, law enforcement groups oppose bid to legalize marijuana sales in Virginia now
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FROM Virginia Sheriffs' Association, the Virginia State Police Association and others 02/13/24 / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / Politics / State Government /
“The legislation still has a long way to go, and we hope this letter and the proven data contained in it will make legislators think twice before casting a vote that will bring more hurt and pain to communities," says a letter to state legislators signed by Virginia Sheriffs' Association, Virginia State Police Association, Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, and Virginia Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.
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Va. Senate Democrats take credit for defeating four bills to restrict voting
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FROM VA. Senate Democrats 01/16/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Local Government / Politics / State Government /
According to a news release, Virginia Senate Democrats defeated Bills 32, 42, 81 and 92 that would have added restrictions to voting including restricted access to early voting, reverse same day voter registration, required photo ID to register and required usw of social; security numbers to verify voter ID.
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PWC School Board for 2024-2027 to be sworn in Dec. 14
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FROM Prince William County Schools 12/09/23 / Education / People & Places / Politics /
The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Prince William County School Board will be held in the atrium of the Kelly Leadership Center, 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112, on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m.The swearing in ceremony is open to the public.
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Va. lawmakers ask GSA IG for probe into Maryland choice for FBI headquarters
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 11/16/23 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / Politics /
Wrote the Members. “There is overwhelming evidence suggesting that the General Services Administration (GSA) administered a site selection process fouled by political considerations and alleged impropriety – one that was repeatedly curated to arrive at a predetermined outcome.”
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PWC Police Report for Nov. 8, 2024: Victim struck in face with stone object
PWC Police investigate alleged sexual assault in 2018, assault and battery on a police officer and alleged assault in Woodbridge.
