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Police review board powers ‘extremely concerning’ to law enforcement

Published September 9, 2020 at 3:18PM

Photo: Prince William County Police / Potomac Local

Prince William County is watching multiple bills in the General Assembly that its legal consultant says could have an adverse impact on law enforcement and taxpayers.

The first is a bill that would allow anyone who feels like a police officer has deprived them of their rights the ability to sue the police officer and the jurisdiction in which the officer is employed. The bill by Delegate Jeffery Bourne (D-Richmond) passed the House of Delegates with a 49-45 vote with three abstentions and is expected to now go to the Senate.

Area boaters spend weekend rallying for Trump

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 8, 2020 at 10:45AM

Boaters took to the Potomac River to rally for President Donald Trump.

Boaters on the Potomac River spent the Labor Day weekend rallying for President Donald Trump.

On Saturday, September 6, boaters took their “Trump flotilla” to the Aquia Bay in Stafford County, at the confluence of the Aquia Creek and Potomac River. The rally began at 10 a.m. at Hope Springs Marina.

Kaine visits Greater Prince William Health Center in Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 8, 2020 at 10:30AM | Updated September 8, 2020 at 10:52AM

Kaine visits the Kaine visits Greater Prince William Health Center in Dumfries.

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine was recently in Dumfries to discuss maternal health.

Kaine’s office provided us this note, and well as the featured image for this post.

House, Senate committees advance bills for expungement of criminal records

By Potomac Local News

Published September 4, 2020 at 11:04AM

Virignia State Capitol

Virginia House and Senate committees have advanced legislation that would remove certain criminal records in a criminal justice reform effort that allows people to petition for expungement of convictions, not just charges.

Senate Bill 5043, sponsored by Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath, and House Bill 5146, sponsored by Del. Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, would expand the current expungement process. Police and court records are currently only expunged if an individual is acquitted, a case is dismissed or abandoned.

Election 2020: In-person hand-marked paper ballots are most secure, says cyber expert

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 27, 2020 at 11:22PM

Cyber Bytes Foundation Director Joel Scharlat hosts a panel discussion on election security with Daniel Persico, chief information officer at the Virginia Department of Elections, and Harri Hursti, an international cybersecurity expert. [Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

When it comes to protecting our election from those who would do harm, general registrars and volunteer poll workers are on the front lines.

“Communication has been at the forefront to get ahead of mis or disinformation campaigns,” said Daniel Persico, chief information officer at the Virginia Department of Elections.

1st District Debate: Wittman says police reforms are state, local issue

By Potomac Local News

Published August 21, 2020 at 12:04PM

Wittman / Rashid

Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va, 1 Prince William, Stafford,) faced off against Democrat challenger Qasim Rashid in their first debate Thursday night in Fredericksburg.

The two met after months of both campaigns wrangling on a date to hold the event.

Broadband a key issue in tomorrow’s debate in Virginia’s 1st congressional district

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2020 at 7:41PM | Updated August 19, 2020 at 9:05PM

Wittman / Rashid

In the era of Zoom, teleworking, and distance learning brought on by the coronavirus, access to reliable, affordable internet has become an essential issue to Virginians.

Because of the decision by multiple counties to opt to send students back to class at the start of the new school year, students, like never before, are dependent on quality internet.

Anderson, former Prince William delegate, now leads Virginia’s GOP

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 17, 2020 at 11:04PM

Anderson

Rich Anderson issued his first statement as Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia.

He called for the resignation of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas, of Hampton Roads, after she was charged with a felony following the toppling of a statue in downtown Portsmouth on June 10 that severely injured a fellow protestor.

Libertarian vice-presidential nominee coming to Manassas

By Rick Horner

Published August 12, 2020 at 10:51PM

Cohen

Spike Cohen, the vice-presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party will be meeting with supporters on Friday in Manassas.

Cohen and his running mate, Dr. Jo Jorgenson, have been crossing the country rally support for their campaign. Cohen’s stop in Manassas begins a three-week bus tour across the country. The coronavirus and the nation’s response to the pandemic it sparked is a key campaign issue for the Libertarians.

Office of elections: ‘If you do not want to vote by mail, ignore the application you have received’

By Gianna Jirak

Published August 12, 2020 at 2:11PM

A absentee voting application from The Center for Voter information.

A multitude of Virginians mail in their ballots each election cycle, this year, however, thousands have received unsolicited and incorrectly labeled absentee ballot applications.

Earlier this week, the Prince William County Office of Elections released a statement stating that the office has been receiving ‘numerous phone calls and complaints’ regarding absentee ballot applications sent from The Center for Voter Information, a third-party organization unaffiliated with the state, or Prince William County Office of Elections.