Warner says Trump's last-minute cancellation of housing-bill signing hurts Virginians
The senator also faulted the Iran deal and warned that the new intelligence chief is a "national security threat" in his Thursday availability
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Alexandria Fire Department reports lower attrition, higher morale in annual council update
Chief Felipe Hernandez Jr. tells council the department is eyeing a top-1% national rating by 2028 and credits a shorter work week with improving retention
City Council votes to create a joint committee on school board election reform
The ad hoc body will study staggered terms, board size and composition, with a report due November 10 — but the 6-1 vote exposed deep skepticism about whether any of it will move the needle for students
Three months in, Fresh Start Initiative clears back rent for 318 ARHA households; 62% have stayed current
The privately funded effort the mayor launched in March to keep public-housing families from eviction raised more than $1.2 million and cleared 318 households' balances.
DASH breaks ground on region's first on-route electric bus charger at former Landmark Mall site
A $1 million federal earmark secured by Congressman Don Beyer funds the overhead charging system at the West Alexandria Transit Center
Virginia legislators advance $205 billion budget including new tax on data centers
Energy consumption tax will reap $1.2 for the state over the biennium
What's on Alexandria City Council's docket Tuesday: a police oversight report, school board election reform, and Housing 2040
The June 23 legislative meeting brings the policing auditor's update following its report on an in-custody death, a long-sought committee on how school board members are elected, and the first reading of the Housing 2040 ordinance.
Warner says Iran war is driving up Virginia costs, warns Trump is playing politics with intelligence post
Senator points to higher fertilizer and energy prices, touts housing bill and warns of risks to elections and kids online
Alexandria's Housing 2040 clears its public hearing; final adoption set for June 23
Council approved the plan June 13 after a 7-0 Planning Commission recommendation, with the blueprint headed to the Legislative Meeting for adoption — but new targets, key studies and most legislative wins still lie ahead
Spanberger joins governors in Reproductive Freedom Alliance, signs related Va. bills into law
The coalition aims to strengthen coordination between states that support reproductive healthcare access
Spanberger, legislators roll out retail weed plan, set to launch in July 2027
State sales tax on retail weed will be 6% to start and rise to 8% in 2029, while retail locations to be capped at 350 statewide
Olivia Troye's congressional bid appears over after courts erase her district
The Alexandria resident and prominent Trump critic, who launched a run for the proposed 7th District in April, has shifted to a new civic media venture. Her team did not confirm her status despite repeated requests.
Alexandria to offer free AI training to all city employees
A partnership with the nonprofit InnovateUS aims to equip about 2,000 workers, building on the city's growing use of the technology
Alexandria begins work to improve pedestrian safety on South Patrick Street
The $4.28 million median project aims to connect neighborhoods divided by Route 1
Alexandria judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema rules the settlement fund stays frozen indefinitely, despite the administration's claim it has scrapped the plan
Early voting in Alexandria begins June 18 for Aug. 4 dual primary
Voters will weigh contested House and Senate primaries; in-person early voting runs through Aug. 1