New Police Chief: Steve Hudson

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The Washington Post and Corey announced that Major Steve Hudson was been selected to serve as Prince William County’s new police chief.  He currently serves as the head of the criminal investigation team.   He is now chief.

He and his wife Roxanne were on hand to be introduced to the Board of Supervisors late this afternoon, right before adjournment.  Chief Hudson spoke briefly.

Chief Hudson graduated from Prince William County Schools and has been with the department since 1984.

Congratulations, Chief Hudson.

 

Attempt to grade schools moves closer to being made law

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Governor McDonnell continues to try to get his ell-conceived “educational reform” thought the General Assembly.

According to Loudountimes.com:

A measure obligating Virginia public schools to receive A through F grades passed the Virginia House of Delegates Feb. 4 in a 54-40 vote, despite objection from state education groups.

The bill is part of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s education reform plan. Under the proposed legislation, local school boards, in addition to establishing accreditation standards, must develop a grading system for their districts’ schools by Aug. 1. The grades schools received would be public.

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Sec. John Kerry: Big heels to fill

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John Kerry reported for duty. Newly appointed Secretary of State John Kerry introduced himself to those at the State Department with a lot of self-deprecating humor. After 28 years, Sec. Kerry will be doing a very different job.

The real question remains, can a man actually be secretary of state after so many competent women?