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Public hearing Dec. 21 on PWC’s proposed new boundaries for voting districts and precincts
FROM Prince William County Government 12/14/21 / Local Government / People & Places / Politics /
Prince William Board of County Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on the county’s redistricting ordinance on proposed new boundaries for voting districts and precincts on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the James J. McCoart Administration Building in Woodbridge.
PWC supervisors earmark $930,000 toward master planning for new libraries and senior center
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FROM from Prince William County Government 07/21/21 / Business / Environment / Health & Safety / Politics / Real Estate / Woodbridge /
Current and forecasted population growth in the Woodbridge Magisterial District shows that the district needs a new library and that the senior center and Potomac Community Library are hard-pressed to meet current demand. Each project will receive $310,000 toward the in-house staffing, engineering, and architectural services needed to develop a master plan that will guide design, construction, and programming.
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Final televised Democratic Gubernatorial debate June 1 in Newport News
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 05/30/21 / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
The fourth gubernatorial debate hosted by the Democratic Party of Virginia will take place Tuesday, June 1, from 7 to 8 p.m., in Newport News. Candidates who will attend are Lee Carter, Justin Fairfax, Jennifer Carroll Foy, Terry McAuliffe and Jennifer McClellan. Two of the candidates have Prince William County ties, Carter is a current Delegate. Foy is a former Delegate.
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Police investigate death of suspect in custody; medical examiner to perform autopsy
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 05/05/21 / Gainesville / Health & Safety / People & Places / Politics /
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 7:02PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the 7400 block of Carver Rd in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a report of a fight.
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Five candidates for Democratic nomination for Va. Governor to debate on TV April 6
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FROM Democratic Party of Virginia 04/02/21 / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
The first televised Democratic gubernatorial debate hosted by the Democratic Party of Virginia will take place at Virginia State University and air live across the Commonwealth on Tuesday, April 6. All five candidates for governor will be participating and the debate will be moderated by CBS 6 anchor Bill Fitzgerald, joined by panelists Cheryl Miller and Barbara Ciara.
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Campaign staff of Del. Lee Carter votes to unionize
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FROM Del. Lee Carter's campaign staff 02/17/21 / Breaking News / Politics / State Government /
The gubernatorial campaign staff of Del. Lee Carter (D-Manassas/PrWm) voted unanimously to unionize, a first in the history of Virginia gubernatorial campaigns. according to a news release.
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Voter registation deadline extended to midnight Wednesday - Oct. 15
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10/14/20 / Breaking News / Local Government / People & Places / Politics /
The U.S. District Court has ordered an extension to the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3, 2020, General and Special Elections. Voters may continue to register through Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.
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Rep. Wittman joins lawsuit against voting by proxy
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From the Office of Rep. Wittman 05/27/20 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Politics /
Questioning the constitutonality of voting by proxy,Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), who represents part of Prince William County, on May 27 joined the lawsuit being filed in D.C. Federal District Court challenging the constitutionality of H. RES 965, the House Democrat plan to vote by proxy.
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PWC Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy announces bid for Governor of Virginia
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 05/27/20 / Breaking News / Politics / State Government /
“Growing up, my family faced challenges — many of the same challenges Virginians face today. Back then, I was taught by my grandmother ‘If you have it, you have to give it.’ I’m ready to give my all to Virginians — that’s why I’m running for governor."
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Governor Youngkin announces additional key administration appointments
“This group of talented individuals will help me build on our Day One initiatives to restore excellence in education, make our communities safer, and open Virginia for business. We share a common vision that government should work for the people, and together we will implement an agenda that serves all Virginians,” said the Governor.
