By Carten Cordell | Virginia Statehouse News
ALEXANDRIA — Northern Virginia lawmakers are working to prevent Gov. Bob McDonnell from balancing the state’s budget on the backs of area school employees.
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Money’s tight, so is VA Legislature’s docket
January 09, 2012
By Hannah Hess & Bill McMorris | Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — The fastest 60 days in politics begin here Wednesday, and political players on both sides of the aisle are preparing for what could be a make-or-break session for Gov. Bob McDonnell.
McDonnell proposes DMV fee hikes for VA drivers
December 19, 2011
By Bill McMorris | Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Virginia drivers may want to renew their licenses a bit early to avoid the increased fees laid out in Gov. Bob McDonnell's budget proposal.
Supercommittee failure puts Va. jobs, debt, credit on the line
November 23, 2011
By Peter Smith | Virginia Statehouse News
ALEXANDRIA — Virginia lawmakers could call the day before Thanksgiving “Black Wednesday” as a federal debt committee's failure means the state must face a $500 billion cut in federal defense spending that could hurt jobs, revenue and its AAA credit rating.
Administration recommends capping employee time off
October 17, 2011
By Amanda Iacone | Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — In a move to save tax dollars, state officials are working to cap the number of paid time-off hours state employees can bank.
Federal budget fights continue to hold up relief for Virginia communities
September 23, 2011
By Amanda Iacone | Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Waiting for federal disaster assistance was not an option for David Whitlock.
Localities fret loss of FEMA money
August 30, 2011
By Amanda Iacone | Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — As federal disaster relief runs dry, Virginia communities may not get the help they need any time soon, as they clean up from Hurricane Irene’s pummeling.
Localities seek reprieve from state spending cuts
August 19, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — City and county officials statewide are disappointed that none of Virginia’s year-end cash balance will help pay for local services.
McDonnell lays plan to protect state’s economy, credit
August 18, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Legislators statewide welcomed a proposal by Gov. Bob McDonnell to wean the state from its military-dependent economy and shore up its cash reserves.
Virginia’s credit may hold out
August 10, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Virginia has a better credit score than the U.S. government and state officials hope to keep it that way.
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