RICHMOND, Va. – Among the flurry of ethics reform bills being proposed throughout the Virginia General Assembly is Senate Bill 212, which would remove Freedom of Information Act exemptions for legislators and their aides.
The new FOIA bill, which is part of an ethics package authored by Sen. J. Chapman Petersen, D-Fairfax, would remove Delegate Tag Greason’s, R – Potomac Falls, House Bill 1639 less than a year after its approval.
Police said a 29-year-old man forced his way into a home in Dale City, abducted a 14-year-old boy, tied him up and placed him in a bathroom, and then burglarized the home.
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The 9th annual Fredericksburg Boat Show will take place at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center from January 24 through 26.
Several local boating retailers in the area, including Prince William Marina and Fredericksburg Motor Sports, will be participating in the event, providing information and selling products.
Firefighters and emergency crews will train this weekend for a mass casualty incident.
Delegate proposing Sunday deer hunting in Northern Virginia — Hunting on Sunday has long been prohibited in Virginia, thanks to old “blue laws” and a desire to let outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the rural countryside without worrying about stray bullets at least one day a weekend during the fall and winter hunting season. [Insidenova.com]
Lanes on I-395 North near Edsall Road closed tonight — Weather permitting, this Friday night, Jan. 17, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close all regular lanes on I-395 North and shift traffic into the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes from Exit 2, Edsall Road (Route 648) to just before Exit 3, Duke Street (Route 236). [VA Megaprojects]
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The delays stemmed from a crash in Prince William County, said Stafford sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy.
STAFFORD, Va. — The observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday will mean closures for Stafford County Government Offices.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Construction on new apartment homes continues in Woodbridge.
Elan Potomac Heights is located at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Delaware Drive, in front of the Misty Ridge Apartments that date back to the late 20th century.
