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Rappahannock schools set to receive more state aid—finally

Rappahannock schools set to receive more state aid—finally

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 22, 2024 | Education, Politics

Watch the School Board meeting: Rappahannock County School Board Meeting, Jan. 16, 2024 Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) is set to receive a substantial increase in state aid — funding that the School Board and school administration has lobbied for in recent...
Local Republican incumbents hold Virginia House of Delegates, Senate Senate seats

Local Republican incumbents hold Virginia House of Delegates, Senate Senate seats

by Ireland Hayes | Nov 9, 2023 | Politics

2023-08-Michael Webert–10-web.jpgMichael Webert will return to the House of Delegates, representing Rappahannock County and neighboring areas. Incumbent Republican candidates representing Rappahannock County in the House of Delegates and state Senate were...

As Virginia budget negotiations drag on, here’s what hangs in the balance

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | May 13, 2023 | Art, Business, Education, Local Services, Politics

In normal years, Virginia’s budget plan is supposed to be pretty much done by April except for any late changes recommended by the governor. But for the second year in row, the politically split General Assembly is heading into spring under a cloud of uncertainty over...
Commentary: Storytelling Contest winner: ‘I haven’t felt this confident in my abilities in such a long time’

Commentary: Storytelling Contest winner: ‘I haven’t felt this confident in my abilities in such a long time’

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Mar 27, 2023 | Art, Education

Comment articles reflect the opinion of the writer(s), not the Rapp News. Comment below or by writing a letter to the editor: [email protected]. Initially, I didn’t want to do this contest, yet I had everything planned out. I knew I wanted to create something...
Tax hikes proposed to fill Rappahannock school shortfall

Tax hikes proposed to fill Rappahannock school shortfall

by Tim Carrington | Mar 16, 2023 | Agriculture, Education, Local Services, Politics

State spending standoff forces tough local choices, $1 million gap The county budget – normally long on detail and short on drama – has been yanked into a showdown over tax increases that promises a spring of debate and painful choices. Rappahannock’s proposed tax...
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