By PAIGE BAXTER
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – A Senate bill that would have banned smoking in cars carrying children under age 15 was tabled Friday by a House committee.
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By STEVEN J. NIELSEN
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – Experts locked horns Thursday over whether certain employers should be exempt from new required contraception insurance because of their religious convictions.
By WHITNEY SPICER
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – Three days after Senate Democrats derailed his transportation funding plan, Gov. Bob McDonnell urged two key Democratic senators to support the House version of his proposal.
QUANTICO, Va. — Construction crews will close a portion of Interstate 95 on Tuesday night as part of the 95 Express Lanes Project.
The closures are set to take place at Quantico.
By CHIEF STEPHAN M. HUDSON
Prince William County Police
I am truly humbled and honored to be chosen to serve as just the third Police Chief of the Prince William County Police Department. As a career-long member of this Department, I am thankful and proud to have worked alongside dedicated officers and civilians who strive to provide exceptional service to the citizens of Prince William County.
FROM POLICE REPORTS
Submitted News
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — OmniLink buses will sport an updated look soon as five new local buses are expected to start serving passengers of the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) by mid-February.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Bahama Breeze Island Grille is now open at Potomac Mills mall, and they kicked off their grand opening with a generous donation to the Prince William Boys and Girls Club.
More in a press release:
Proposed School Budget Includes Teacher Raises, Building Renovation, No Cash for Reduced Class Sizes
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. —Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Steven Walts proposed a budget to the School Board Tuesday night that included funding of existing programs, a 2 percent raise for staff member and funding for new construction; however, it did not include any funding to reduce current class sizes. Bristow Beat has more.
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By URIAH KISER
DUMFRIES, Va. — Dumfries Elementary will become the first primary school in Prince William County with a full-time police school resource officer.