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    Apr 4, 2013 | Daily Press

  1. Sen. Blevins retiring

    Sen. Harry Blevins, R-Chesapeake, announced on the Senate floor Wednesday that he was retiring in August after 15 years in the General Assembly. The 77-year-old Blevins told colleagues that he was leaving because he and his wife Margie are having...

    Tags: Politics, Elections, Harry B. Blevins

    2. Feb 6, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Republicans in State Senate disappointed, Democrats pleased with redistricting ruling

    Republicans in the State Senate say they're deeply disappointed. Democrats are pleased, after a ruling in the House of Delegates derailed a controversial redistricting plan.
    WDBJ7 Senior Reporter
    Republicans in the State Senate say they're deeply disappointed. Democrats are pleased, after a ruling in the House of Delegates derailed a controversial redistricting plan. The decision could have an impact on other major proposals, including the...

    Tags: Politics, R. Creigh Deeds, Republican Party, Emmett W. Hanger, Jr., Thomas K. Norment, Jr.

    3. Jan 31, 2013 | Daily Press

  3. Virginia DREAM Act deferred

    A Senate panel killed a measure Thursday that would have allowed undocumented immigrant children who achieve federal deferred-action status under President Barack Obama's  July executive order to pay in-state tuition at Virginia's public colleges and...

    Tags: Students, Jeffrey L. McWaters, Republican Party, Teaching and Learning, Colleges and Universities

    4. Apr 5, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Legislative negotiators agree on new state budget

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Legislative negotiators have agreed on a new $85 billion budget that will direct state spending for the next two years. The House and Senate talks ended Thursday afternoon after nearly collapsing in a dispute over money to hold...

    Tags: Politics, Bob McDonnell, Democratic Party

    5. Feb 19, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Senate Democrats vote no as General Assembly money committees roll out budget proposals

    Lobbyists lined the walls Sunday afternoon, as the two General Assembly money committees approved changes to the Governor's spending plan.
    Reporter
    Lobbyists lined the walls Sunday afternoon, as the two General Assembly money committees approved changes to the Governor's spending plan. The vote was unanimous in the House Appropriations Committee, but it was a different story in Senate Finance, where...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Republican Party, Government, U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Democratic Party

    6. Feb 21, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Virginia Democrats, Republicans appear headed for state budget standoff

    Senate Democrats and Republicans are digging in their heels as they look toward to a stand-off over the state budget.
    WDBJ7 Senior Reporter
    Senate Democrats and Republicans are digging in their heels as they look toward to a stand-off over the state budget. The Senate is evenly divided, and Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling doesn't have the authority to break a tie vote on the budget....

    Tags: Bill Bolling, Politics, Elections, Republican Party, Democratic Party

    7. Mar 11, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Democrats, Republicans weigh in on General Assembly scorecard

    Democrats and Republicans were still jockeying for position even as they were heading for the exits Saturday night.  Governor Bob McDonnell and Senate Democrats claimed victory as the regular session of the General Assembly  came to an end.
    Reporter
    Democrats and Republicans were still jockeying for position even as they were heading for the exits Saturday night.  Governor Bob McDonnell and Senate Democrats claimed victory as the regular session of the General Assembly  came to an end. McDonnell...

    Tags: Politics, Republican Party, Bob McDonnell, Janet D Howell, Regional Authority

    8. Feb 10, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  8. Only 1 handgun a month? Virginia lawmakers see no point in limit

    Nation Now
    Virginia handgun limits: The Virginia Senate has voted to lift a one-handgun-a-month purchase limit. The measure stands a good chance of becoming law....
    9. Nov 21, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. State Democrats preparing to file suit to push GOP Senate power sharing

    Virginia Democrats are preparing to file a lawsuit challenging the right of Republicans to seize a majority in
    AP Political Writer
    Virginia Democrats are preparing to file a lawsuit challenging the right of Republicans to seize a majority in an evenly divided Senate unless they agree to share power. Senate Democratic Leader Dick Saslaw and Sen. Don McEachin said Monday they will...

    Tags: Bill Bolling, Politics, A Donald McEachin, Republican Party, Government

    10. May 20, 2010 |Story| KTXL-LTV

  10. Detective: Couple Steals Lawmaker's Identity, Buy Pot

    Virginia State Senator Richard Saslaw did not buy medical marijuana in Sacramento, but Sacramento County's Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force says a couple who took his identity did.
    FOX40 News
    Virginia State Senator Richard Saslaw did not buy medical marijuana in Sacramento, but Sacramento County's Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force says a couple who took his identity did. Barnell Washington and Sky Manriquez are accused of changing Senator Saslaw's...

    Tags: Politics, Credit and Debt, Sacramento, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes

    11. Feb 24, 2011 |Story| AP Broadcast

  11. Virginia legislators vote to regulate abortion clinics

    Abortion opponents won a major victory Thursday in Richmond, as the State Senate voted to regulate abortion clinics in Virginia. Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling cast the tie-breaker to approve the measure.
    Reporter
    Abortion opponents won a major victory Thursday in Richmond, as the State Senate voted to regulate abortion clinics in Virginia. Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling cast the tie-breaker to approve the measure. Supporters insisted the legislation was not...

    Tags: Bob McDonnell, Republican Party, Regional Authority, Health, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)

    12. Feb 18, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. UPDATED: Senate showdown over Roanoke's school opening bill will wait until Monday

    Friday February 18, 2011
    Reporter
    Friday February 18, 2011 The showdown over Roanoke’s school opening bill will have to wait until Monday. Legislation that would allow Roanoke to start classes before Labor Day reached the floor of the Senate Friday. Opponents tried to kill it by...

    Tags: Holidays, Republican Party, Justice System, John Edwards, Democratic Party

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