House subcommittee rejects Senate amendment to allow Virginia governors to serve two consecutive terms.
Initiative will target West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease in 2013.
Senators touch on energy, deficits, debt and sequestration.
Richard Bowers Jr. is currently fire chief of Montgomery County, Md.
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Fairfax Station and Clifton will continue to be split among George Barker's, Dave Marsden's and Chap Petersen's districts after failure of Republican-sponsored Senate bill, which proposed redrawing many districts for GOP edge.
Sen. Chap Petersen votes "no," while Senators George Barker and Dave Marsden vote "yes." Proposal would allow localities to impose a 1 percent income tax without voter approval.
Bolling tells dinner crowd to save March 14 for big announcement, AP reports.
Connolly writes letter to Postmaster General, asking for legal justification; cites study that says reducing mail volume will lead to revenue loss of $5.2 billion in first year.
Gov. Bob McDonnell's task force releases recommendations to the General Assembly.
Controversial measure passes in the Virginia House of Delegates 54 - 40
Preparing for U.S. monetary collapse, proposal from Del. Bob Marshall would weigh need for Commonwealth's own gold and silver coins.
What will Congress do?
Portable toilets, playground stumps on agenda for meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Clifton Town Meeting Hall.
Defense contractors speaking with Sen. Tim Kaine on Monday say federal agencies are preparing for potential cuts and acting as if they've already happened.
Brown tabby cat named Tobie is waiting for you at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.
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Fairfax Station-area representatives voted in the minority. Senate approved 25-15 a proposed constitutional amendment last week to allow governor to serve two terms in a row.
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Former Sen. John Warner introduces Secretary of Defense nominee Sen. Chuck Hagel at Armed Services Committee hearing.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors may raise capacity limit to 12 children by special permit, but by-right limit will stay at seven.
Virginia State Sen. Chap Petersen among those praised for introducing safety legislation Tuesday in first Bicycle Action Day in Richmond.
Diviney recently retired as director of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.
County needs 350 commitments to the plates before the Virginia Department Of Transportation will produce them.
We caught up with Catherine Spain (AKA Ms. Liberty) outside Liberty Tax Service in Fairfax Station.
Plan would house 150 homeless over the next three years.
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell tours state Thursday asking for support, says plan could jumpstart several projects in Northern Virginia.
Vice President holds panel with Sen. Tim Kaine and other leaders on gun safety, gun laws, expanding mental health.
More than 500 trucks will be out salting roads, officials say.
CNN reports that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will announce the change Thursday. What do you think? Is it a good policy change?
Virginia senators say GOP redistricting plan is unconstitutional; Republican legislators say proposal helps the state better comply with the Voting Rights Act.
Narrowly passed surprise legislation would shift Marsden's 37th District, mainly into Prince William County.
Senators urge "legislative leaders" to "do the right thing."
The 16-time Grammy winner will be accompanied by The President's Own U.S. Marine Band. Other performers include Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor.
If you're heading downtown any time this weekend, you'll need to know how to get in, get around and navigate the crowds. Free advice here!
Fewer riders expected this year than for the 2009 presidential inauguration of Barack Obama, but there will be station closures and other transportation adjustments.
Dominion Power is urging their customers to be prepared with food and an emergency plan.
Combination of holiday and Inauguration Day means mix of closed government offices, while other county workers will be working.
Ahead of President Barack Obama's 2013 inauguration Jan. 21, we rounded up historic photos showing presidential oaths of office past.