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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.
Young Farmers to hear gubernatorial candidates on ag and forestry issues July 28
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07/19/17 / Agriculture / Politics / State Government /
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers will host an Agriculture and Forestry Gubernatorial Candidates’ Forum from 1-5 p.m. on July 28 in Roanoke.
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Kirk Cox elected chair of the newly established online education from Va. state universities
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FROM Colonial Leadership Trust PAC 07/17/17 / Education / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
Online Virginia Network is a consortium of online classes from various state universities with one-stop shopping for scheduling, registering, advising and coursework.
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Corey Stewart announces bid for US Senate
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FROM Staff Reports 07/13/17 / Breaking News / Federal Government / People & Places / Politics / Woodbridge /
Corey Stewart, chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and a Republican, announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate at a press conference this morning at his home in Woodbridge.
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Drones and other unmanned aircraft get a boost in FAA reauthorization bill
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FROM Sen. Mark Warner's Office 07/01/17 / Federal Government / Politics / Transportation /
The US Senate Commerce Committee has approved legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through 2021, and it incorporates several provisions from the Safe DRONE Act of 2017. “Not since the earliest days of the cell phone industry have I seen technology with as much transformative potential as unmanned systems,” said. Sen. Warner.
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Va. Boys State participants get birds’ eye view of state government from Woodbridge delegate
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FROM Del. Richard Anderson's Office 06/25/17 / Education / People & Places / Politics / State Government / Woodbridge /
Delegate Richard L. Anderson, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Woodbridge, spoke to select high school students attending the 75th session of American Legion Boys State of Virginia this week at Radford University.
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Manassas & Manassas Park Democrats to nominate candidates for treasurer, comm. of revenue
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FROM Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee 05/02/17 / Local Government / Manassas / People & Places / Politics /
Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (MMPCDC) has scheduled caucuses to nominate Democratic candidates for state constitutional office races for Manassas (June 7) and Manassas Park (June 5) in the Nov. 7, 2017 General Election for treasurer and commissioner of the revenue in each city.
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State Senator Jennifer Wexton of Leesburg announces run for Congress in 10th District
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FROM State Senator Jennifer Wexton's Campaign Office 04/20/17 / Breaking News / Federal Government / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
State Senator Jennifer Wexton (D-33) has announced her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking to represent Virginia’s 10th Congressional District.
Senator Wexton currently represents a sizable portion of that Congressional District in the Virginia State Senate; her 33rd Senate District spans Western Fairfax and Eastern Loudoun counties, including parts of Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, and Chantilly, as well as Dulles International Airport.
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Smith and Miller vie in Special Election Tuesday, April 18, for Clerk of Prince William Court
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By BONNY R. FAHY Observer staff 04/17/17 / Local Government / People & Places / Politics /
The two candidates to complete the eight-year term of the late Michele McQuigg as Clerk of the Prince William Circuit Court (includes Manassas and Manassas Park) agree on many of the changes and improvements they would like to see in the Clerk's office. What they strongly disagree on is which of them is more qualified to make those changes happen.
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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.
