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Virginia Senate Dems block religious freedom bill

By Potomac Local News
Virignia State Capitol

Virginia legislation that would have protected the freedom to worship during health emergencies was defeated in a Senate committee after seven Democrats joined together to block the bill from advancing.

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Stafford redraws political map, to hold public hearing on countywide changes

By Rick Horner
Poll workers outside Brooke Point High School on Election Day, November 2, 2021.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 15 to consider changes to the county’s magisterial districts.

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Smith highlights schools accreditation, business growth in Manassas City Council re-election bid

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Councilman Ralph Smith is sworn into office by Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk Jaqueline Smith in November 2019. [Photo: Manassas city]

Things are going pretty well in Manassas, said Ralph Smith, running for re-election.

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Virginia parents concerned bill will lead to spike in student referral to police

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The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation that will allow school principals to report some misdemeanor offenses of students to law enforcement, reversing parts of a previous law.

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Business groups support Virginia bill allowing private family leave plans

By Potomac Local News
Virignia State Capitol

Virginia business groups are applauding Virginia lawmakers for passing legislation that would allow businesses to purchase private insurance plans that provide paid family leave.

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Youngkin talks giving Va. families $1,500 tax break, doubling standard deduction to $18,000

By Potomac Local News
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited IronPig, an automotive restoration shop in Stafford County, to talk about proposed tax cuts. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Today, Virginia Glenn Youngkin came to an automotive shop in Stafford County to talk about cutting taxes and got an earful from residents.

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Virginia House GOP kills bill to allow legal marijuana sales early

By Potomac Local News
Virignia State Capitol

Democrat-backed legislation that would have accelerated the timetable for when retailers could sell recreational marijuana in Virginia was shut down in the House of Delegates.

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Stafford Supervisor Crystal Vanuch seeks GOP nomination for 7th Congressional District

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Crystal Vanuch added her name to a growing list of Republicans vying to represent Virginia’s new 7th Congressional District.

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Virginia Senate passes bill allowing parents to opt children out of sexually explicit school material

By Potomac Local News
Virignia State Capitol

The Virginia Senate narrowly passed legislation that requires schools to notify parents of sexually explicit material in the coursework and allow parents to opt their children out of such assignments.

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Biden’s visit to Va. to focus on prescription drugs, sparks criticism from GOP

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Rep. Abagail Spanberger (D-Va. 7th) [Photo: Facebook]

President Biden will visit Virginia’s newly carved 7th Congressional District today, including Stafford County and a portion of Prince William. 

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