Fairfax County Executive Ed Long says he hopes to avoid eliminating county programs but is concerned about a possible recession.
Providers fear they will be forced out of business if they can't care for more kids than the law allows.
Retention and vacancy rates were also noted in a presentation to the Fairfax Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
A new tool from Supervisor John Cook's office will allow residents to design their own budget package.
Edwin Roessler will take over as acting chief as search for permanent Fairfax County police chief continues.
Electronic ballot scanning machines and other tools could make lines at the polls shorter, Fairfax County Election Commission says.
Metro ridership dropped, but a fare increase boosted revenues.
Improvements to nearby stations likely to be delayed as agency receives $8 million reduction in federal funding.
Fairfax planning commission seeks input on proposal to raise the number of children allowed in home daycares — but even raising the limit might not be enough, providers say.
After studying long lines at the polls in the 2012 presidential elections, a Fairfax County election commission will release this week its finding on voting efficiency.
Legislation was introduced in U.S. House by Congressman Frank Wolf of Northern Virginia's 10th District, others.
The Silver Line's first phase is on schedule to take riders to Reston by December 2013; a construction contract for Phase II should be awarded in May.
There was speculation that Bolling planned to run as independent.
“We’re just growing too much,” Superintendent Jack Dale said Tuesday as talks began between county supervisors and school board members.
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Tax hike, no employee raises are some of the issues supervisors will tackle in committee meeting for Fiscal Year 2014 spending plan
Supervisors advertise a higher real estate tax of $1.095 per $100 of assessed value, a 2-cent increase from the current rate but not as high as one supervisor hoped.
Expect Northern Virginia roadways with 2+ inches of snow to be plowed and/or treated with chemicals.
Supervisors directed staff Tuesday to examine costs and benefits of a launching another red light camera program, which reduced violations by 45 percent during its first run a decade ago.
Residents in the newly-created Tysons District could pay anywhere from $312 to $720 more in taxes, on top of the proposed countywide real estate hike.
The March 1 deadline for sequestration passed, and another deadline could come and go March 27.
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Prison inmates will remove signs Tuesday through Friday beginning later this year.
A $374,000 reduction could make some titles less available at local branches, including Tysons-Pimmit.
IT services company OBXtek is anxiously waiting for action from Congress.
Terry McAuliffe said he disagreed with parts of bill but thought supporting the compromise that passed the Senate on Saturday was crucial.
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.
That figure does not include 'ripple effects' through the economy from an expected slow down in consumer spending.
Sequestration could affect every traveler at airports nationwide, say U.S. Reps. Gerry Connolly, Jim Moran and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine speaking from Reagan National Airport Monday.
Final budget amendments includes $3.4 million to add 1,700 in-state undergraduate seats at Virginia universities.
The county faces a $169 million shortfall.
Survey results also reveal barriers preventing commuters from using the lanes, which opened in November 2012.
Bill aiming to build consensus around Bob McDonnell's plan to bring $3 billion to transportation projects met with mixed reviews.
Plan reduces state gas tax and could raise nearly $900 million a year in transportation funds.
When Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling is thrown into the poll as an independent, poll numbers barely move.
With budget shortfalls on the horizon, Fairfax County employee pay could take a hit this year.
In annual address, Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova warns sequestration could impact revenues, is making business owners delay decisions.
Bill would impose harsher penalties, make texting while driving a primary offense.
Unions, some supervisors say proposed changes to how Fairfax County pays its employees — namely, an odd-even pay increase system — need more discussion.
Sen. Barbara Favola discusses the health benefits exchange program and potential regulations on abortion.