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Virginia NAACP still hopeful on restoration of rights legislation
The Virginia NAACP urged Gov. Bob McDonnell Thursday to do everything he can to make sure a measure to restore the voting rights of felons convicted of nonviolent offenses gets passed. McDonnell gave his public support to a constitutional amendment that...Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, NAACP, Justice and Rights, Civil Rights
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Hampton Roads Chamber gets behind Gov's transportation plan
The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce endorsed Gov. Bob McDonnell's $3.1 billion transportation funding package that eliminates the state's gasoline tax in favor of raising the sales tax. “Current levels of congestion outside and within our...Tags: Hampton Roads, Executive Branch, Politics, Regional Authority, Government
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Gov. McDonnell on President Obama's inauguration
Gov. Bob McDonnell offered the following statement Monday on the Inauguration of President Barack Obama: “Today, Maureen and I congratulate President Barack Obama as he begins his second term in office. Last year, this country had a robust and...Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, Barack Obama, Government
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Va. Senate GOP remap tactic met with dismay
A day after Virginia Senate Republicans staged a surprise reapportionment of all 40 Senate districts, it was met by ominous warnings from Democrats and nervous dismay by the state's Republican governor and House Republicans. On a party-line power play...
Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, Parties and Movements, John C Watkins, Republican Party
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Miller to push regional transportation funding
Attempting to break a years-long stalemate over transportation revenue, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller intends to introduce legislation that would allow local governments and regional authorities to raise money for roads and mass transit....Tags: Executive Branch, Frederick County (Maryland), E.J. Pipkin, Petroleum Industry, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Democratic lawmakers urge Cuccinelli to resign
A group of 12 Democratic lawmakers in the General Assembly sent Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli a letter Friday asking him to resign as attorney general as he runs for governor as the presumptive Republican nominee. The Senators and Delegates reminded...Tags: Executive Branch, Justice System, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Ken Cuccinelli
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Study: Medicaid expansion will save the state $1 billion
In a press conference advocating Virginia expand Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act Wednesday, The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis highlighted its study that shows expanding the health care program would save the state a little more...Tags: U.S. Congress, Bon Secours, Politics, National Government, Health Insurance
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McDonnell 'disappointed' on House panel vote over restoration of rights
Gov. Bob McDonnell issued the following statement on a House of Delegates subcommittee decision Monday to essentially kill legislation for a constitutional amendment that would automatically restore voting rights to non-violent convicted felons who have...
Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, Elections, Renovation, Punishment
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First Virginia School Safety Task Force meeting Monday in Richmond
WDBJ7 Senior Reporterbrightcove.createExperiences(); Police officers, parents, teachers, students, and others will join a handful of lawmakers and other state leaders in Richmond on Monday afternoon. It's the first meeting of the School Safety Task Force. WDBJ7 will...Tags: Parenting, Personal Weapon Control, Politics, Health and Safety at School, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
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Several area residents on Governor McDonnell's Task Force of School and Campus Safety
Nearly four dozen people -- including several locals -- have been named to a Virginia panel reviewing school policies and procedures. The panel will also review funding and resource challenges, to ensure the safety of students and educators. Gov. Bob...
Tags: Stafford County, Family, Virginia Tech, Parenting, Executive Branch
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Sen. McEachin wants restoration of rights measure named for late-Sen. Miller
Sen. Don McEachin, D-Henrico, called on Gov. Bob McDonnell to name legislation that would automatically restore rights to convicted felons after the late-Sen. Yvonne Miller. Miller, D-Norfolk, who died in July, spent two decades pushing a constitutional...Tags: A Donald McEachin, Executive Branch, Politics, Yvonne B. Miller, Government
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