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April 07, 2008

Roberts hopes to unite Haymarket Town Council

Sean Roberts believes in his town and the American tradition of citizen representation in government. 


April 02, 2008

Occoquan candidate wants to preserve small town atomsphere

James Walbert feels that maintaining the small town atmosphere is important to the quality of life for Occoquan residents.


March 31, 2008

Cuccinelli to run for Va. Attorney General

Cuccinelli announced his candidacy Monday at a news conference in Fairfax.


March 25, 2008

County to advertise $1 tax rate

We have a rate. It took an estimated dozen attempts and three meetings, but Prince William County supervisors came through Tuesday and set the fiscal 2009 tax rate to advertise at $1.

Pro-lifers endorse Marshall

Del. Robert G. Marshall, R-Prince William, has received the support of 51 pro-life leaders in his quest to be the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate.

Bradley seeks third term on Dumfries Council

"I think I know the issues facing the town of Dumfries, and I have the expertise that eight years of experience on the council has given me," Bradley said.


March 24, 2008

American Civil Liberties threatens to sue Botetourt County

The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia is threatening legal action against Botetourt County if county officials don’t repeal an ordinance restricting campaign signs


March 19, 2008

Manassas Park OKs signage ordinance

City planner Vanessa Watson said after last November's elections, city staff filled up four trucks with leftover political signs and debris.

Manassas GOP seeking delegates

The Manassas Republican Committee is accepting filings from voters who want to be delegates to congressional and statewide conventions coming this spring.


March 18, 2008

Local parties prepare for conventions

Local political committees are gearing up to decide who will represent them during state and congressional conven-tions in April.


March 17, 2008

Va. congressmen want better police access to immigration data

Three Virginia congressmen want federal officials to make it easier for police to determine whether criminal suspects are illegal immigrants.


March 13, 2008

Many bills signed by Kaine have local ties

One measure of elected officials’ productivity is the number of bills turned into law. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine signed a number of initiatives from local delegates into law this week.<


March 12, 2008

Hybrid exemption extended for another year

Earlier this week Gov. Timothy M. Kaine signed a law that keeps hybrids in HOV lanes for another year.


March 05, 2008

City elections uncontested
The Manassas City Council and Mayoral elections on May 6 will be uncontested.

February 28, 2008

Senate debates impact fee bill
The program that Prince William County uses to make developers pay for local infrastructure is threatened by a bill that could win approval from the Virginia Senate today.
Marshall: Concealed carry on campus could save lives
Marshall: Concealed carry on campus could save lives

Del. Bob Marshall plans a press conference on Monday to propose allowing conceled weapons on campuses.


February 26, 2008

County gets money to study bus, ferry transportation

Prince William County won two grants this month to study innovative transportation alternatives on land — and river.


February 22, 2008

‘Triggerman’ bill sent to Kaine
Legislation to eliminate Virginia’s so-called triggerman rule was sent to Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s desk Friday.
Filing deadline nears in towns

Time is running out for candidates interested in running for an elected office in one of Prince William County’s four towns.


February 21, 2008

State pay raises may be endorsed

House and Senate budget committees are expected to recommend 2 percent and 2.5 percent raises, respectively, for all public employees, General Assembly sources say.

Immigration Assistance bill moves in Senate

Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter’s idea for a new Office on Immigration Assistance has a blessing and pledged funding from the House of Delegates; now the Republican from Dale City needs the same approval from the Senate.


October 26, 2007

Jenkins cites experience, knowledge of county
Scott Jenkins has 18 years of continuous law enforcement experience as a patrol officer, supervisor, criminal investigations lieutenant and now is a sergeant with the Culpeper Police Department. Your comments

October 25, 2007

Third forum brings higher turnout
In spite of a steady rain, more than 120 people attended Thursday night's political forum for constitutional officer candidates. Your comments

October 19, 2007

Jenkins wants security improvements in schools
Culpeper native Rusty Jenkins believes he has what it takes to represent the Catalpa District on the Culpeper County School Board. Your comments
Majors hopes to make a difference for children
For Culpeper native Kym Majors, it's all about the kids. Your comments

October 18, 2007

Williams says transparency, better planning needed on board
Kim Williams says the current Board of Supervisors has been slow to act, lacks transparency and needs to make better plans for the future. Your comments
Underwood says it’s time for a change
Tom Underwood says it's time for a change, and he thinks he's the man for the job. Your comments

October 12, 2007

Moderator looks to Culpeper residents for debate questions
it's time for the candidates for local offices to take questions directly from constituents. Your comments

October 11, 2007

Commonwealth attorney, sheriff candidates to debate
If you're yearning for more political banter, a four-candidate debate Tuesday night prom-ises to be a big part of the quickly approaching election. Your comments

August 22, 2007

Candidates to speak at Culpeper Dems meeting
Culpeper's Democratic Committee will host a discussion between political candidates and the public tonight at the Depot. Your comments

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