Fairfax County, Senate of Virginia

Tysons casino plan divides Fairfax lawmakers as bill moves forward
Fairfax County voters are one step closer to deciding whether to bring a gaming and entertainment complex to Tysons Corner after the Virginia Senate approved legislation on Tuesday. The bill, which passed 24-16,
Fairfax County casino bill heads to House after passing Virginia’s Senate
A bill that would allow casinos to open in Fairfax County passed the Senate Tuesday. Senate Bill 982 passed with 24-16. The bill created a lot of controversy, with some thinking that it was not what the county needed and others thinking that it would bring in increased revenue
Fairfax County casino bill passes Virginia Senate
Legislation that would give Fairfax County a casino is heading to the Virginia House of Delegates. After a passionate debate that split Fairfax County's typically unified delegation, the contentious bill from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) to add the county to the short list of localities eligible to host a casino passed the state Senate Tuesday by a 24-16 vote.
Fairfax Lawmakers Clash Over Tysons Casino Bill
The debate surrounding a proposed casino and entertainment complex in Tysons Corner has intensified as a key piece of legislation moved forward in the Virginia Senate. On Tuesday, the Senate approved a bill that could pave the way for Fairfax County voters to decide whether they want the sprawling complex,
A bill paving the way for a new casino in Fairfax County is moving on with an uncertain future
A bill that might lead to a new casino in Fairfax County got over a major hurdle Tuesday. The part of Fairfax County where a developer is trying to build a casino is represented by Senator Saddam Salim.
Tree from Fairfax County park falls on man’s home
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A Fairfax County man is cleaning up damages after a tree on county property fell onto his home. Michael ...
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Fairfax County police ‘quickly’ arrest man for carjacking
Fairfax County police said a man was “quickly” arrested after he carjacked someone in Annandale Wednesday night. The Fairfax ...
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Fairfax County gets grant to feed local children as lawmakers deliberate
As Virginia lawmakers weigh legislation that would make free breakfasts available to all children in public schools, No Kid ...
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Virginia Senate advances bill to allow Fairfax County Casino Referendum despite strong community pushback
Legislation that could pave the way for a casino in Fairfax County has cleared a major hurdle, passing the Virginia Senate by a 24-16 vote. The bill, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Scott ...
16-year-old lies to 911 about killing two, then stabs police officer, Virginia cops say
The caller complained to the dispatch center about traffic and killing two people, but when officers responded to the ...
Fairfax Co. program lets residents, businesses share footage with police to help solve crimes faster
A new Fairfax County program will allow businesses and residents to register to share camera footage, which police said will help them solve crimes faster.
Child sex offender visited 2 schools, 2 rec centers in Arlington and Fairfax counties
A Tier III registered child sex offender Richard Kenneth Cox, 58, visited two high schools and three county-owned recreation and fitness centers.
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Police officer stabbed outside restaurant in Virginia; suspect arrested
A Fairfax County police officer was stabbed Monday while responding to a call about a suspicious person, authorities said.
Virginia House and Senate pass flurry of bills at session’s midpoint
Before anything gets to the governor’s desk, each House bill has to be considered by the Senate and vice versa. All of it has ...
Woman killed, son injured in Fairfax County hit-and-run
A hit-and-run driver struck a woman and her young son in Fairfax County last week, killing the mother and injuring the boy. Erica Tibbs; her partner, Christian Saidi; and their son, Hezekiah, had just ...