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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.
Federal employees going back to work; Sen. Mark Warner and others negotiate compromise
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FROM Sen. Mark Warner's Office 01/26/19 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Politics /
Sen. Mark Warner and a group of 15 senators from both parties took to the Senate floor Jan. 25 to call for a temporary reopening of the government to allow for a negotiation on a bipartisan border security bill. The President embraced this bargain in a Rose Garden press conference, and the Senate passed that agreement unanimously.
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Two express interest in Republican nomination for Coles District Supervisor
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By RANDI REID, Observer staff 12/22/18 / Local Government / Politics /
Yesli Vega and Paul O'Meara recently told the Prince William Republican Committee that they will seek the GOP nomination for the Coles District Supervisor seat currently held by Martin Nohe, who plans to run for chairman at-large of the Board of County Supervisors. Supervisor and board chairman elections will be held in November, 2019.
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PWC Human Rights Commission to hold town hall meeting at Colgan HS on Dec. 10
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FROM Prince William County Government 12/05/18 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas / People & Places / Politics /
Prince William County Human Rights Commission will be "Celebrating Our Diversity in a Time of Adversity" at a town-hall-style meeting on Dec. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m.at Colgan High School where county leaders will discuss the rights and the protection of the people in the county, especially in times of adversity
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Manassas councilman Ian Lovejoy to announce candidacy today for Va. House of Delegates
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FROM Staff Reports 11/17/18 / Breaking News / Manassas / Politics / State Government /
Two-term Manassas City Councilman Ian Lovejoy says he will announce his campaign for Virginia’s 50th House of Delegates District today, Nov. 17, at a gathering of friends and supporters at his home.
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Rural Crescent forum at PW Committee of 100 on Nov. 15 at Bristow Manor
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From Staff Reports 11/13/18 / Agriculture / Bristow / Local Government / Politics / Real Estate /
Prince William Committee of 100 will host a free discussion about the Rural Crescent, in effect now for 20 years, on Thursday, Nov. 15, at Bristow Manor, 11507 Valley View Drive, Bristow VA 20136. An optional social hour and dinner will precede the panel discussion.
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Wittman and Williams to debate at Univ. of Mary Washington Oct. 22
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FROM University of Mary Washington 10/17/18 / Federal Government / People & Places / Politics /
The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg will host a 1st Congressional District Debate on Monday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Vangie Williams will face off for the first time.
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Ann Wheeler announces bid for Chairman of Prince William County Board of Supervisors
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 10/15/18 / Breaking News / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Politics /
Citing overcrowded schools, too much traffic and missed opportunities, Ann Wheeler of Haymarket, immediate past president of the Prince William Committee of 100 and a former chairman of the Prince William Board of Social Services, says she will bring vision, leadership, integrity and inclusivity to her race for Chairman of Prince William County Board of Supervisors.
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Sen. Tim Kaine explains why he opposes Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to US Supreme Court
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09/08/18 / Federal Government / Politics /
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement Sept. 7 on his decision to vote against the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He said, "“I acknowledge that Judge Kavanaugh is a hard-working public servant who has won the admiration of many...in these troubling times, I fear his confirmation to the Supreme Court would compromise judicial independence and threaten critical precedents.”
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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.
