Manassas man fatally stabbed; acquaintance charged
WTOP.com reports Prince William County Police have arrested a man they say fatally stabbed an acquaintance and charged him with first-degree murder.
Virginia House passes ‘personhood’ bill
The Washington Post reports The Republican-led House of Delegates gave preliminary approval Monday to a so-called personhood bill , despite strenuous opposition by Democrats who argued that the broad measure could prohibit birth control.
Ignition breath-test devices backed for all drunk drivers in Va.
The Washington Post reports All convicted drunk drivers would have to have pass a breath test to get their cars to start under a bill expected to win final approval in the Virginia Senate on Tuesday.
Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on House Passage of Teacher Contract Legislation
Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today following passage this morning by the House of Delegates of HB576, legislation that changes teacher contracting to help recognize exceptional teachers in Virginia’s public schools.
Va. volunteer fire depts. could charge for calls
WTOP.com reports Two bills sailing through Virginia’s General Assembly would allow volunteer fire departments to collect $250 or more from insurance companies if they are called to save or protect insured properties.
Virginia House votes to eliminate teacher job protections
The Washington Post reports The Virginia House of Delegates voted 55-43 Monday to eliminate seniority-based job protections for public school teachers, a measure pushed by Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (R) as part of his education reform package.
Washington area No. 3 in use of public transit
The Washington Business Journal reports You might not know it from the traffic on Washington’s roads but the area is third in the nation when it comes to dependence on public transit.
ACTS Suicide Helpline Gets Grant
Patch.com reports A Prince William County-area program to provide support for those considering suicide got a boost with a new $20,000 grant from the Stafford Hospital.
