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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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Virginia Department of Health Lifts Health Advisory for Lake Anna

By Dalila Conde
Lake Anna (Photo: Virginia State Parks)

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has lifted the harmful algae bloom (HAB) advisory for Lake Anna due to the end of the recreational season.

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Dumfries-area Supervisor to Speak at Virginia Association of Counties

By Dalila Conde
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This November 10-12, the Virginia Association of Counties, an organization that supports county officials and advocates for the interests of local counties, is holding their 90th annual conference.

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Opening of Puller Veterans Care Center Delayed to 2025, Virginia Officials Confirm

By Uriah Kiser
The new Puller Veterans Care Center (Puller VCC) is being built on the former Vint Hill Farms Station in Fauquier County, which previously served as a United States Army and National Security Agency facility. The site played a critical role in eavesdropping on enemy communications during World War II, when it intercepted a message that helped lead to the D-Day invasion of Normandy. The new care center will deliver top-quality care to Virginia veterans in a home-like setting. The 128-bed facility will feature all private rooms that will be organized into households and neighborhoods that surround a central community center. [Virginia Department of Veterans Services]

The Puller Veterans Care Center, a long-awaited state-run facility for Northern Virginia veterans, will not open by the end of 2024, as previously expected.

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Renovations Announced at Seven Virginia State Parks, Including Westmoreland

By Potomac Local News
Camping cabin at Westmoreland State Park [Virginia State Parks]

Virginia State Parks has announced that seven parks will undergo extensive cabin and campground renovations starting this fall.

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Republicans Applaud Ruling Allowing Virginia to Remove Noncitizens from Voter Rolls

By Potomac Local News

Republican leaders are praising Wednesday’s 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow Virginia to keep “noncitizens” off the voter rolls.

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Data Show Republicans Surpassing Democrats in Early In-Person Voting

By Uriah Kiser
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Republicans may be eclipsing Democrats in early in-person voting this year in Virginia, though Democrats appear to be outperforming Republicans in submitting mail-in ballots, according to data compiled by the nonprofit Virginia Public Access Project.

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Final Candidate Question: Kaine, Cao, Anderson, and Vindman Share Views on Reproductive Healthcare Laws

By Kelly Sienkowski

Our survey series ends with our eighth and final question to our candidates. Senator Tim Kaine and Hung Cao are running to represent Virginia in the U.S. Senate. Derrick Anderson and Eugene Vindman are running for the District 7 seat in the House of Representatives.

Early voting began Sept. 20. and ends November 2. Election Day is Nov. 5.

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Everyone’s Focused on the Economy – Week 7 Asks the Candidates Their Plans

By Kelly Sienkowski

We continue our survey series with our seventh question to our candidates. The series will end next week with our eighth and final question.

To help voters in Virginia’s 7th District and statewide make an informed decision, we have offered a feature series offering insights into each candidate’s stand on critical issues affecting our area. Candidates are emailed a question and asked to reply by a deadline. This format lets voters quickly compare the candidates’ views on critical issues, helping them make an informed choice come election day.

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Harris Leads Trump by 11 Points Among Virginia Voters; Kaine Dominates Senate Race

By Uriah Kiser
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A new survey conducted by the Wason Center reveals that Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump by 11 points in the race for the White House among likely voters in Virginia.

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