Prince William County School Board will hear the Superintendent’s proposed budget for 2015-16 on February 18 instead of two weeks earlier, as previously scheduled. Presentation of the proposed 2016-25 Capital Improvements Program will also be pushed back. The delays follow the cancellation of the January 21 School Board Meeting because of weather conditions.

Social Security announces as a result of Congress’ approval of the fiscal year 2015 budget, the agency will expand its hours nationwide and offices will be open to the public for an additional hour on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, beginning March 16.

The effort to kill the $12.1-million appropriation needed to bury power lines along US 1 in Woodbridge came to a halt Jan. 13 when Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted it down at a public hearing in McCoart Government Center.

The Internal Revenue Service announced the on-time opening of the nation’s 2015 filing season and highlighted an array of online services, including features that help taxpayers understand how the Affordable Care Act will affect them at tax time, and availability of the Free File program.

Residents who want a quick overview of Prince William County finances can read the Popular Annual Financial Report, or PAFR, online for "a broad, easy-to-understand, overview of the county’s financial position," according to a county news release Jan. 13.

Some members of the Virginia General Assembly's money committees will be at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on the GMU campus in Manassas at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 7, to hear from the public on the Governor's proposed amendments to the 2014-16 biennial state budget.

Millions of travelers every year will be welcomed at Dulles Airport with new signage reminding them "that wherever their travel through Dulles is taking them, they are always welcome to explore Virginia and its abundant business opportunities and travel destinations," according to Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

If you pay someone to prepare your federal income tax return, the Internal Revenue Service urges you to choose that person wisely. To do that, here are some hints that will help you understand a few essentials.