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Virginia county rejects Northam’s coronavirus mandates, declares ‘First Amendment Sanctuary’

By Uriah Kiser

Campbell County supervisors have passed a resolution rejecting Gov. Ralph Northam’s recent executive order, declaring the county a “First Amendment sanctuary” and directing the county to express opposition to the governor’s new safety guidelines that limit the size of gatherings, among other restrictions.

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Defunding Prince William police remains an option in county’s strategic planning process

By Uriah Kiser
We Back Blue supporters stand outside the Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chambers to rally support for the county's police department. [Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

The third time wasn’t the charm for Prince William police, as County Supervisors on Tuesday failed to bar language from the county’s upcoming strategic plan that would call for defunding the department.

In a 5-3 vote, most Democrats on the Board voted against an effort by Supervisor Peter Candland (R-Gainesville) to block efforts to “reallocate” or defund police.

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A rash of home burglaries reported in Prince William County

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William police report a series of home burglaries in the county.

Residential Burglary – On November 30 at 1:30AM, officers responded to the Somerset Pointe Apartments located in the 14700 block of Deming Dr. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a burglary. A resident of the apartment reported to police that the burglary occurred sometime between 3:00PM on November 29 and 1:00AM on November 30. The investigation revealed that entry was attempted through the front door and eventually made through the unsecured rear door. A police K-9 searched the area for any suspects who were not located. No property was reported missing.

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Stafford schools to push $25 million plan for teacher pay raises

By Uriah Kiser

In January, Stafford County Public Schools officials will push for a $25 million plan to give every teacher a raise.

The school division aims to completely overhaul its pay scale for teachers to become more competitive with jurisdictions like neighboring Prince William County, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties.

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Virginia residents convicted of marijuana crimes could benefit under legalization effort

By Uriah Kiser

A new report suggests Virginia could release inmates convicted of marijuana drug crimes and then give them preferential treatment should they want to get into a state-regulated marijuana business.

Gov. Ralph Northam released a 90-page report on the effects of completely legalizing marijuana in the state, something he says he aims to do when the General Assembly reconvenes on January 13, 2021.

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