Congressmen Jim Moran and Gerry Connolly: Congress is 'Dysfunctional'

The March 1 deadline for sequestration is here.

Loudoun DED Offers FBI 8 Sites

Multiple Ashburn sites are the mix as the county attempts to lure 11,000 federal jobs.

Congressman Frank Wolf: Reforming Entitlements Key to Fixing Debt Woes

In WTOP interview Wednesday morning, Virginia's 10th district representative says sequestration likely won't be stopped before March 1.

Questions About the Fairfax County Budget? Frey, Smith to Host Town Hall in Chantilly

The Sully District supervisor and school board member will hold a meeting March 13 at Rocky Run Middle School.

Chantilly Sees Average Home Values Increase

County released information Monday on average home values, percent changes.

Fairfax County Budget Proposal Raises Taxes, Cuts Services

No employee pay increases in Fiscal Year 2014 spending plan, which would increase average household taxes by $262 and give Fairfax County Public Schools $62 million less than officials asked for.

McAuliffe Praises Transportation Compromise, Blasts Cuccinelli in Arlington

Terry McAuliffe said he disagreed with parts of bill but thought supporting the compromise that passed the Senate on Saturday was crucial.

Congress to Chantilly and Virginia: 'Drop Dead'?

Speaking today in Virginia, President Obama targeted Congress for putting "games" over the jobs of tens of thousands of people in Virginia, and he asked for help to prevent sequestration. Here's how to contact your congressman.

Kaine, Moran, Connolly: Sequestration Means Longer Airport Security Lines, Fewer Flights

Sequestration could affect every traveler at airports nationwide, say U.S. Reps. Jim Moran, Gerry Connolly and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine speaking from Reagan National Airport Monday.

Del. Tom Rust Weighs In on Transportation Funding and Reform Package

"There simply is no existing revenue to fund our infrastructure needs. Passing along a chronic problem to future generations would be irresponsible and only worsen our economic recovery in the long-term."

Fairfax County to Unveil FY2014 Budget Tuesday

The county faces a $169 million shortfall.

Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Expand Medicaid, Schools Funding

Final budget amendments includes $3.4 million to add 1,700 in-state undergraduate seats at Virginia universities.

Sequestration: Pitting Federal Employees vs. Contractors?

Federal employee union says "larger and costlier contractor workforce relatively untouched" by sequestration.

Divided Virginia Senate Approves Transportation Overhaul

Sen. Janet Howell calls compromise — expected to raise $880 million a year for roads and mass transit —"truly the best we're going to get."

Former President Clinton to Headline Fundraiser for Terry McAuliffe in NYC

News reports say fundraiser for McAuliffe, Democrat running for governor in Virginia, is set for March 13.

Opposition Grows to Virginia Transportation Compromise

Bill aiming to build consensus around Bob McDonnell's plan to bring $3 billion to transportation projects met with mixed reviews.

No Pay Raises for Fairfax Employees Expected in FY2014, County Exec Says

With budget shortfalls on the horizon, Fairfax County employee pay could take a hit this year.

Officials: New Fairfax Employee Pay Plan Needs More Work

Unions, some supervisors say proposed changes to how Fairfax County pays its employees — namely, an odd-even pay increase system — need more discussion.

Virginia Texting-While-Driving Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

Bill would impose harsher penalties, make texting while driving a primary offense.

Patch Goes on the Road with Fairfax County Animal Control

We drove around with Animal Control officer Enna Lugo, and learned about Bats, Rabid Raccoons, and Biscuit, the wild Shih Tzu.

House Passes Bill on School Security Infrastructure Fund Sponsored by Del. David Ramadan

If passed, the Virginia Public School Authority would be authorized to issue up to $6 million each year in grants to school divisions to buy security equipment.

McDonnell: Sequester Could Force Virginia Into Recession

Governor sends letter to President Obama, congressional delegation.

Top Five Most Read Stories on Chantilly Patch Last Week

Did you read these too? What did your neighbors read?

How Do I Get Tickets to the White House Easter Egg Roll 2013?

Lottery system for tickets begins Thursday and ends Monday, Feb. 25.

Fairfax Chamber Gives Thumbs Up to Sen. Warner's Entrepreneurship Bill

Startup Act 3.0 combines elements of immigration reform to spur job growth.

Chantilly's New Gum Spring Library to Hold Grand Opening Next Saturday

New Loudoun County library will serve 100,000.

Kaine: Sequestration to Affect Education Funding in Virginia

Virginia’s junior senator calls sequestration ‘abdication of responsibility.’

What's Open, What's Closed on President's Day

Monday is a federal holiday.

Wolf Stirs Gun Control Debate with Study on Mass Shootings

Access to guns, mental health covered in Virginia rep's report by the National Science Foundation — topics he says need to stay part of the conversation.

Senate Committee Punts ‘Tebow Bill’

Virginia will remain among the 21 states that do not give home-schoolers access to play public school sports.

WAMU: MWAA Members Targeted Martire, Reiley

Three officials allegedly worked with GOP in Virginia to oust Democrats from the organization responsible for building the Silver Line.

PHOTO: Sen. Mark Warner Welcomes Undocumented Student as His Guest to State of the Union

Fairfax High grad must pay higher out-of-state tuition rates for college after entering country illegally at age 12.

What Time Is the State of the Union Address?

Local lawmakers will be in attendance at President's annual speech at the Capitol.

Sen. Mark Warner Calls on President Obama to Address Entrepreneurship in State of the Union

U.S. Senator from Virginia hopes President highlights entrepreneurship Tuesday night in State of the Union address.

Mark Herring Wins Straw Poll for Attorney General at Mount Vernon Dems Fundraiser

State Sen. Herring, who represents part of Chantilly in the 33rd District, which includes parts of Loudoun and Fairfax counties, drew 128 votes, and 108 votes were cast for Justin Fairfax, an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Moran Invites Gun Violence Prevention Advocate Omar Samaha, Westfield Grad, to State of the Union

Omar Joseph Samaha works on gun safety issues, after his sister Reema was killed in Virginia Tech tragedy.

Virginia DREAM Act Dies in House

Supporters 'optimistic' about bill becoming law next year.

Governor’s Transportation Plan Hits Roadblock

Funding package was derailed by Virginia Senate Democrats late Tuesday, though the House version of the legislation still has a chance for approval.

VA House Speaker Stops Redistricting Bill

Republican-sponsored Senate bill proposed redrawing many districts for GOP edge.

Will Lt. Governor Bill Bolling Run for Governor as Independent?

Bolling tells dinner crowd to save March 14 for big announcement, AP reports.