By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — In 45 days, legislators passed more than 890 bills during this year’s General Assembly session.
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More details, money needed to launch higher ed reform
June 16, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse NewsRICHMOND — A higher education bill signed Thursday by Gov. Bob McDonnell to reform the state’s universities is short on specifics, and university officials wonder if the Legislature will fund the plan.
Virginia advances energy policy, cracks open door to alternative energy industry
June 15, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Beginning in July, Virginia businesses that generate electricity using renewable resources or manufacture products used to generate alternative energy could benefit from millions in performance incentives.
State wants money back from StarTek
May 31, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Staff members in Gov. Bob McDonnell‘s administration are negotiating with StarTek to recoup money the state invested to help lure the firm to Petersburg.
Crowds gather at Capitol to remember 20 killed in war on terror
May 26, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND – The names and photos of three Valley servicemen will join more than 200 Virginian soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen on the Wall of Honor, a memorial honoring their sacrifice in the fight against terrorism since the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000.
High unemployment continues to plague Southside
May 24, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Virginia has spent millions encouraging businesses to add jobs or relocate to the state’s Southside region during the past two years, but the region continues to lag behind the rest of the state in jobs.
State settles with Northrup Grumman for computer outage
May 19, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Almost a year after a computer server crash took out a third of state agencies, the governor’s office and its contracted information technology provider, Northrop Grumman, reached an agreement worth nearly $5 million.
Gay adoption supporters seek temporary halt to new regs
May 17, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — A mounting coalition is demanding that the state Board of Social Services halt the march of new adoption regulations to allow time for more public comment.
Asia could be next market for Virginia wines
May 13, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — A burgeoning taste for wine in China could provide a massive market for Virginia winemakers, and Gov. Bob McDonnell is promoting the fruitful commodity during a trade mission to Asia.
Virginia expands foreign trade presence
May 12, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Virginia is expanding its business presence in Asia and Europe.
- McDonnell wage-cut proposal draws resistance
- Personhood Bill seen as threat to fertility efforts
- VA Dems: ‘Conscience clause’ could put more foster kids in group homes
- VA may eliminate abortion funding for poor women
- VA Dems wary of Castle Doctrine bill as it moves to Senate
- VA budget battle may boil down to transportation
- Drunken drivers may face stiffer penalties in Virginia
- Biz owners: VA politicos need to focus on state’s economy
- VA tries to outlaw unauthorized GPS tracking
- VA House votes to make concealed carry license info private
- Lawmakers set out to reform quick foreclosures
- Griffith Attacks Boucher's Support of "Cap and Trade"
- No plans for a Northern Va. I-95 toll
- Retired Virginia Police Superintendent Col. Gerald Massengill "candy bar at a candy store"
- Gov. McDonnell's office lays out plan to sell liquor stores
- Average pay for state employee slightly trumps private-sector pay
- Critics Question McDonnell's "Surplus"
- Speed and safety a balancing act with new laws
- Virginia Indian tribes fight for federal recognition
- Governor's tweaked ABC plan less lucrative, more "business-friendly"
- Charles D. Bowman: I am related to the chickahomoiny tribes. My great...
- Danny: First, I believe he is entitled to his retirement ...
- Renee Williams: Most of these offenders came from the Dept. of Cor...
- jack: Hypocrite.......get rid of this bum. Lets offset t...
- jewel: are there any problems with drivers passing school...