By Bill McMorris | Virginia Statehouse News ALEXANDRIA — Lawmakers from across Virginia spent two days taking an intensive look at state’s fiscal house, but left one $20 billion issue untouched — the state’s pension debt.
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Uranium firm, environmentalists donate to Senate candidates
November 03, 2011
By Amanda Iacone | Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND — Groups for and against uranium mining in Virginia are funneling money to General Assembly candidates in advance of a possible debate on overturning the 30-year-old ban.
Universities, Yorktown given green light for construction projects
June 23, 2011
By Amanda Iacone Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND — Virginia is about to roll out $1.1 billion worth of repairs and improvements at universities statewide.
FOIA council tosses document sorting plan
May 03, 2011
By Alissa Smith Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND — A Prince William County delegate trying to reform the state’s Freedom of Information Act fell short of his goal Tuesday.
New performance evaluations ready for teachers
April 28, 2011
By Alissa Smith Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND — Virginia’s teachers will be facing a new set of performance standards that could be used in Gov. Bob McDonnell’s “performance-pay” plan.
State appeals sanctions for Virginia Tech massacre
April 27, 2011
By Amanda Iacone Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND — Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli on Wednesday said the state will fight fines imposed by the federal government on Virginia Tech for the 2007 mass slaying of 32 students and faculty, claiming the U.S. Department of Education was playing Monday-morning quarterback.
Senate aims for compromise redistricting map
April 25, 2011
By Amanda Iacone Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND –Senate Democrats and Republicans were expected to sit down Monday night to begin hashing out a compromise redistricting map.
Gay rights groups state case for gay adoptions
April 13, 2011
By Amanda Iacone Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND – Two gay-rights organizations are calling on Gov. Bob McDonnell to allow proposed changes to adoption regulations to stand, arguing it is in the best interest of Virginia’s foster children.
Dual congressional maps out, minority voters key difference
April 11, 2011
By Amanda Iacone Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND — The state House and Senate on Tuesday offered up new congressional district maps that differ largely over black voting districts.
An explanation of redistricting in VA
April 05, 2011
By Abby Rogers Virginia Statehouse News Confused about all the redistricting talk coming out of the General Assembly? Virginia Statehouse News is here to help.
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