Prisoner re-entry topic of conference


 
Public and private-sector leaders and professionals are gathering in Williamsburg to talk about prisoners re-entering the community.
 
 
 

Va. rankings show lack of road funding
A pro-business legislative watchdog is generally happier with the first fully Republican General Assembly...
 

Cracking down on officer assaults Video
Two police officers have been assaulted in less than one week in Hampton Roads and it's a trend that...
 

Hurricane sales tax holiday announced
Gov. Bob McDonnell encourages Virginians to stock up on emergency supplies during a tax-free holiday...
 

VDOT helps drivers 'Reach the Beach'
New road signs in Virginia will help drivers choose the quickest route to the Virginia Beach oceanfront...
 

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...
 

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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Supreme Ct News


Court will take up wiretaps lawsuit
The Supreme Court says it will consider shutting down a legal challenge to a law that lets the United States eavesdrop on…
 

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…
 

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Local Politics


Va. Beach to buy land for light rail
The referendum to extend the Tide into Virginia Beach isn’t until November, but city council members voted to buy three…
 

Cracking down on officer assaults
Two police officers have been assaulted in less than one week in Hampton Roads and it's a trend that has increased dramatically…
 

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.
 

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Election 2012


Obama birth certificate OK in Arizona
Arizona's secretary of state said Wednesday that Hawaii's official verification of President Barack Obama's birth records…
 

Obama, Dems redoubling money efforts
His cash advantage threatened, President Barack Obama and his party are redoubling their fundraising efforts.
 

Sweep has Romney 1 win from nomination
  Mitt Romney swept all the delegates in GOP primaries in Kentucky and Arkansas and picked up more endorsements from…
 

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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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