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.
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Gay adoption supporters seek temporary halt to new regs
May 17, 2011
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 puts heat on feds for Virginia offshore drilling
May 05, 2011
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.
Lawmakers fill 14 open judge seats
April 28, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — The General Assembly elected 14 circuit, general district, and juvenile court judges on Thursday.
Off-year, delayed primaries but politics swims on at Shad Planking fest
April 20, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
WAKEFIELD — Democrats were few and far between this year at the annual Shad Planking festival but Gov. Bob McDonnell featured several prominent state Democrats in his keynote speech.
Love’s death fuels support for expanding use of protective orders
April 15, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Virginians will no longer need to be married or have a child in common to seek protective orders, opening up such shelter against threatening boyfriends, neighbors or even co-workers.
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.
New licensing regulations for adoption spur controversy
April 08, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND – Gov. Bob McDonnell will propose changes to new adoption regulations working their way through a lengthy approval process.
Lawmakers kill amendments that would cut help for needy families
April 07, 2011
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND – Although Gov. Bob McDonnell was fairly successful in getting many of his bill changes approved, lawmakers rejected several changes to social services programs the governor sought during a marathon veto session this week.
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