Politics

Senate Democrats turn on Biden’s student loan forgiveness

By Uriah Kiser
Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) walks with Fredericksburg Mayor Katherine Greenlaw (left) on the newly refurbished Chatham Bridge. [Photo: Rick Horner]

Biden’s order would cancel up to $10,000 for qualifying borrowers and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. Biden ordered the debt cancellation via the Department of Education last year, but it is now under review by the U.S. Supreme Court after a legal challenge.

“The Congressional Joint Resolution of Disapproval passed Thursday and received Democratic support from Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Jon Tester of Montana, as well as Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, who now identifies as Independent. Two other Democrats, Sens. Mark Warner of Virginia and Michael Bennet of Colorado, did not vote.”

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Features

Manassas Railway Festival returns tomorrow, June 3, 2023

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas Railway Festival is set to take place on June 3, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The location will be Historic Manassas train station at 9431 West Street.

The 29th annual event is free to attend, and visitors of all ages can participate in activities and attractions. This event is held to help celebrate the railway history of the Manassas community.

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Prince William to consider 2 rezoning cases, 365 new homes

By Uriah Kiser
Haymarket Crossing II

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors meets Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.

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PRTC commission recommends bus service expansion

By Uriah Kiser

The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (OmniRide) endorsed a new list of projects that could enhance transit service in our area. 

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Politics

Virginia Democrats call border deployment a ‘political stunt’

By Uriah Kiser
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen compete in the state’s annual small arms combat marksmanship match, hosted by the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, May 19-21, 2023, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. [Virginia National Guard]

“Virginia Democrats quickly accused the governor of grandstanding in a “desperate search for national relevance” – using Virginians’ tax dollars for a “political stunt.” While Virginia Republicans praised the governor’s move in the “strongest possible terms”— instead criticizing President Biden’s administration.”

“Virginia Republicans applauded Youngkin’s decision to deploy national guardsmen to the southern border in response to the federal government’s “lack of action.” Del. Todd Gilbert, the House of Delegates speaker, underscored the fentanyl crisis in support of the deployment.”

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News

Baldwin, Martin running for GOP nomination in Virginia’s 29th Senate District

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Nikki Baldwin (right) with her husband, Ben

Insidenova: “Two Republicans in the 29th Senate District are looking to flip a blue seat come November, but first, they’ll face off in a June 20 primary.”

“Woodbridge resident Nikki Baldwin, a native of Florida who says she spent time in foster care before enlisting in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman, is running in her first race for public office. She’s running on a platform of parental input on educational issues and against race-based school admissions.”

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Schools

Manassas schools to add 10 more minutes of recess

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas City School Board member Sara Brescia: “I have been working with the Superintendent and the administration to increase recess and playtime in our earlier grades to go beyond the current 20 minutes per day (the state minimum).”

“I am happy to report that next school year the minimum for unstructured playtime for each school will be expanded by an additional ten minutes to a total of 30 minutes. This is a move in the right direction, and I want to thank the administration for working with me on this change.”

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Virginia

Virginia sues Biden Administration over open border policies

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia Attorney General’s Office: Attorney General Jason Miyares joined an 18-state coalition suing the Biden Administration over its proposed new Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule.”

“The federal government has characterized the new rule as a means for continuing to regulate immigration following the expiration of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Title 42 public health order. Title 42 previously granted authorities a greater ability to bar immigrants from crossing the border during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in reality, the new rule only worsens the problem by redefining previously illegal border crossings as “lawful pathways.”

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Stafford residents: First half 2023 taxes due Monday, June 5

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Government: “Stafford County Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills for the first half of 2023 have been mailed and the due date is approaching. The taxes are due on Monday, June 5, 2023. The Stafford Treasurer’s Office encourages citizens to pay by the due date to avoid additional penalties. There are many convenient ways to pay, including the secure online bill-paying system, Invoice Cloud. Citizens can always call the Treasurer’s Office with concerns or questions.”

“The Treasurer’s Office accepts cash, checks, money orders, debit and credit cards. You may pay online by credit card or e-check at the Invoice Cloud portal on Stafford’s website, by phone at (540) 608-2142, in person at the Treasurer’s Office, by mail, or via the after-hours drop box located at the front of the entrance to the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554.”

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