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Delegate Paul Milde Introduces Bill to Close Tobacco and Vaping Loophole in Schools

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Delegate Paul Milde (R-64, Stafford County) has introduced legislation aimed at closing a loophole created last year by HB 790, which inadvertently allowed underage students to possess tobacco and vaping devices on school grounds without facing legal consequences.

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Virginia Committee Discusses Codifying Marriage Equality in State Constitution

By Potomac Local News
Virignia State Capitol

On November 13, the House Privileges and Elections Committee convened to discuss House Joint Resolution 9, a proposed amendment to the Virginia Constitution that seeks to safeguard marriage equality.

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Area Delegates Vote to Advance Abortion Bill

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Mike Mullin

On Tuesday, November 13, 2024, the Virginia House Privileges and Elections Committee engaged in a debate over a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to glorify reproductive freedom, including the right to abortion, into the state’s constitution.

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Democrats Narrowly Send Virginia Voting Rights Amendment Aiming to End Governor’s Control Over Voting Rights Restoration

By Uriah Kiser

Democrats Narrowly Send Virginia Voting Rights Amendment Aiming to End Governor’s Control Over Voting Rights Restoration

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In Rare Move, Virginia Lawmakers Convene to Discuss Abortion, Felons’ Voting Rights, Gay Marriage

By Potomac Local News
Virignia State Capitol

In a rare move, following Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency, the Virginia House of Delegates Privileges and Elections Committee has scheduled a surprise meeting to review three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution.

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Fredericksburg Pushes for Urban Tree Canopy Expansion to Preserve Green Spaces

By Uriah Kiser
A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

Fredericksburg City Council has taken a pivotal step toward enhancing its green spaces by including an urban tree canopy expansion initiative in its legislative agenda.

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Stafford County School Board Advocates for Legislative Support on Key Education Issues

By Uriah Kiser
Elected leaders meet at Brooke Point High School on October 17, 2024 to discuss the Stafford County Public Schools legislative agenda. [Photo: Stafford schools]

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, the Stafford County School Board convened with local lawmakers to present its 2024 legislative agenda for the upcoming Virginia General Assembly session.

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Roem Engages Manassas Park Governing Body on 2025 Legislative Priorities

By Uriah Kiser
Roem [Photo courtesy Mike Beaty]

Virginia State Senator Danica Roem (D-30th, Manassas Park, Manassas) met with the Manassas Park Governing Body on Tuesday to discuss legislative priorities for the upcoming 2025 Virginia General Assembly session.

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Catch and Release: The Controversial Policy Fueling Prince William’s Crime Debate

By Alan Gloss
Vega / Ashworth

In Prince William County, a catch-and-release style revolving justice system keeps more criminals on the street in the name of fairness.

A shooting at Manassas Mall on July 9, 2024, left two people injured, including one of five suspects in the case, underscores a more significant problem with the justice system in a much more progressive Prince William County.

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Local Lawmakers Pledge to Restore Veterans’ Education Benefits Amid Budget Fallout

By Alan Gloss
Torian

Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state lawmakers are scrambling after veterans’ families lost education benefits following the approval of the state budget.

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