By Amanda Iacone Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND — As the U.S. House of Representatives voted to overturn a ban on offshore drilling, Gov. Bob McDonnell on Thursday stood among the gas pumps at a local filling station to demand that offshore oil and gas play a vital role in the nation’s energy policy.

By Alissa Smith Virginia Statehouse News CHESTER — Dirt will start flying soon on new road projects in Virginia.

By Alissa Smith Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND — Visitors to Virginia’s rest areas and welcome centers soon could see more variety in vending items and more advertising.

By Alissa Smith Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND – The House of Delegates advanced Gov. Bob McDonnell’s transportation plan Thursday despite intense floor debate over paying for road projects.

By Amanda Iacone Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND — A bill to divert state sale tax revenue to northern Virginia transportation projects was rejected by a Senate committee Tuesday. The Senate Finance Committee voted to shelve the bill indefinitely but advanced Gov. Bob McDonnell’s plan to invest $4 billion into the state’s roads, rail, transit and [...]

By Amanda Iacone Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND — Residents in northern Virginia and the southwest part of the state likely will have the first chance to comment on redistricting as a bipartisan commission appointed by the governor begins its work. The Independent Bipartisan Advisory Commission on Redistricting is tasked with proposing new district lines for [...]