Politics

Woodbridge, Va. — One of the most polarizing faces in Prince William County says he wants a shot at state office.

Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey A. Stewart, At-large, announced on a Charlottesville radio station his intent to become Virginia’s next Lieutenant Governor.


Traffic

Gov. Robert F. McDonnell’s plan to study how to get Northern Virginia moving again on the roads, rails and other modes of transit kicks off this month with a series of five public meetings.

Dubbed the “Super NoVa” transit study in October, McDonnell said the initiative will “disregard jurisdictional boundaries in order to develop a comprehensive plan to address transit improvements necessary to move people to and from the employment centers of Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area.”


Prince William

Woodbridge, Va. — Prince William County has three new assistant fire chiefs.

Each was promoted last night at a ceremony at C.D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge.


Business

Express Employment Professionals announced that it has been named to Inavero’s 2011 Best of Staffing™ Client list. Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s only satisfaction award that recognizes exceptional client service within the staffing industry.

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Politics

By Ryan Murphy
Capital News Service

Richmond, Va. — A bipartisan coalition, including legislators and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, urged the General Assembly on Monday to increase penalties for human trafficking in general and underage sex trafficking in particular.


News

Va. lawmakers push to prohibit mandatory union labor in Dulles rail construction
Virginia lawmakers moved Tuesday to withhold $150 million in funding for Dulles Rail if the authority in charge of the project forces contractors to use a union-friendly labor agreement, reports the Washington Examiner.

Va. Supreme Court allows redistricting challenge to continue
A lawsuit challenging the Virginia legislature’s authority to draw new congressional boundaries can move forward, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, reports The Washington Examiner.


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