Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 3 · column 2 of 7 · from the scan, no model involved
local governments, even on trivial matters.
For example, Prince Wiliam had to seek General Assembly permission to stick green lights on its fire department command vehicles because state code allows for only red flashers.
Connolly said an ideological bent within the General Assembly, which was dominated by social conservative issues this year, has created a rift between it and Northern Virginia, a sentiment Connaughton said is beginning to spread across the state.
“Part of the problem is we give them cover,” Connaughton said. “People still see roads and schools being built.... They don’t seem to understand we’re picking up the bill for state responsibilities.”
He said it was frustrating to see members of his county’s legislative delegation show up for new school openings last fell when every member voted
r
93.9%