State Politics

Va April revenue up 10.6% over 2011


 
Virginia's revenue collections rose more than 10 percent in April compared with a year ago, putting the state ahead of the revenue forecast for the year, Gov. Bob McDonnell's office said Tuesday.
 
 
 

House vote sinks gay judicial nominees
The House of Delegates, voting in Tuesday's wee morning hours, has blocked an openly gay Richmond prosecutor...
 

House smacks gov on bonuses, amendments
The House of Delegates bullied Gov. Bob McDonnell on more than two dozen amendments he offered to the...
 

Governments put $1.69M toward cleanup
The state and federal governments are allocating $1.69 million to clean up damage caused by acid mine...
 

Gov. marks Military Appreciation Month
Gov. McDonnell joined military officials and others Saturday at the Norfolk Navy base to mark Military...
 

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Featured Legislation

HJ 140 Marijuana

 
Study; revenue impact to Virginia of legalizing the sale of marijuana under conditions and restrictions; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the potential revenue impact on the Commonwealth of legalizing…
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HB 1 Unborn children

 
Rights of unborn children.  Provides that unborn children at every stage of development enjoy all the rights, privileges,…
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SB 769 Reckless driving

 
Reckless driving; failing to stop at a school bus. Provides that a driver is guilty of reckless driving who fails to stop,…
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HB 462 Abortion

 
Abortion; informed consent.  Requires that, as a component of informed consent to an abortion, to determine gestation…
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Highlights of US-Afghanistan agreement
 
 

Election 2012


22 states join campaign finance fight
Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010…
 

Beau Biden visits Hampton Roads
Vice President Joe Biden’s son Beau was in Norfolk Thursday to kickoff a campaign event and spoke with 10 On Your Side…
 

George W. Bush unlikely in Romney bid
After months of silence, George W. Bush finally weighed on the presidential race. "I'm for Mitt Romney," the former…
 

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Local Politics


City council passes budget 8-3
The Virginia Beach City Council has passed their budget with a vote of 8-3 at Tuesday night's meeting.
 

Ruling unliked in Facebook post case
Exactly what a "like" means -- if anything -- played a part in a case in Virginia involving six people who say Hampton Sheriff…
 

Incumbents retain seats in local races
Voters went to the polls Tuesday to select candidates to fill seats in several big races in Hampton Roads. Click here for…
 

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Supreme Ct News


Disruptions seen if health law struck
Tossing out President Barack Obama's health care law would have major unintended consequences for Medicare's payment systems,…
 

6 reasons it's the Year of Big Money
This is the first presidential race since the courts changed the rules, clearing the way for secret cash and freeing billionaires…
 

High court hints OK: AZ immigration law
Bucking the Obama administration, Supreme Court justices seemed to find little trouble Wednesday with major parts of Arizona's…
 

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Virginia (change)

 
Virginia was founded in 1607 in Jamestown. Since then, Virginia has grown and prospered into a thriving state rich with diversity from culture to climate.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Robert F. McDonnell
Lieutenant Governor: Bill Bolling
Attorney General: Ken Cuccinelli
Secretary of State: Janet Polarek

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Cissy Cissy  commented: LOL Romney is a little rich spoiled boy he never had to live pay check to pay check...Military needs to come home and not…

 

Cissy Cissy  commented: Louis Lucas did all she had the power to do.. She is for the people. We saw how she stood up for us. She has my vote anytime.…

 
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