Capitol Hill Update for September 27, 2024

United States Senate Tim Kaine Sen. Tim Kaine this past week pressed for passing his child care legislation, and: Share Sen. Mark Warner In addition to he and Sen. Kaine applauding the announcement that the federal government will stay open through December 20, Warner this week: U.S. Congress Abigail Spanberger This week, Rep. Spanberger voted to […]

Capitol Hill Update for September 20, 2024

A weekly review of what local legislators are doing on the Hill and in Richmond that affect our region. United States Senate Tim Kaine Sen. Tim Kaine this past week was engaged both with new legislation and announcing funds for suicide prevention. Share Sen. Mark Warner In addition to announcing funding for suicide prevention with […]

Kaine Kicks Off in Spotsy

His carriage? The back seat of a Mazda 3. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) sang the praises of new vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz’s middle-class roots this afternoon in Spotsylvania County, after Kaine himself arrived at the event in a decidedly middle-class way. In the back seat of a Mazda 3 Hatchback. It set the mood for […]

A roundup of legislation pre-filed by local state senators

Members and members-elect of Virginia’s General Assembly could begin filing legislation on November 20 for the 2024 session, which begins January 10. Here’s a look at bills and resolutions sponsored so far by the Fredericksburg area’s elected officials. Sen. Jeremy McPike McPike, a Democrat, was re-elected in November to represent the 29th Senate District, which […]

Local elected officials endorse Spanberger for Governor

Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw and Delegate-elect Josh Cole are among the 18 state and local officials who are endorsing Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger for Governor. Spanberger announced last week that she will run for Governor in 2025 to replace Glenn Youngkin, who is term-limited by Virginia’s constitution. She is the only declared candidate so […]