Obenshain nominated by GOP for Va attorney general


State Sen. Mark Obenshain has won the Republican nomination for attorney general in Virginia 35 years after his father won the party's U.S. Senate nomination.
 
State Sen. Mark Obenshain has won the Republican nomination for attorney general in Virginia 35 years after his father won the party's U.S. Senate nomination.
 
 
 

Va. launches adoption campaign
Gov. Bob McDonnell is launching an ambitious campaign to match more than 1,000 children in foster care...
 

ACLU concerned about new voter ID law
The ACLU of Virginia is concerned about the new voter ID law and wants to make sure no one is denied...
 

McDonnell signs transportration bill Video
Gov. Bob McDonnell scheduled a ceremonial signing for a signature legislative triumph.
 

Fmr McDonnell aide arrested for assault
A former senior advisor for Gov. Bob McDonnell has been arrested on several assault charges, WWBT in...
 

NBC: Governor race neck and neck in Va
Six months out until Virginia’s gubernatorial contest, Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican...
 

Sales tax could expand in NC plan
The tax code overhaul offered by Senate Republicans would make North Carolina's sales tax base one of...
 

Input sought on Va. transportation plan
The state is seeking public input on an upcoming draft report for a six-year transportation improvement...
 

Va governor viewed $15K check as gift to daughter
Gov. Bob McDonnell says he always viewed a $15,000 check from a political backer to pay for catering...
 

Va. gov: no special favors for company
Two people with knowledge of the situation say the FBI has begun looking at the relationship between...
 
 
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Federal Budget News


Pentagon cuts furloughs to 11 days
The Pentagon announced plans Tuesday to furlough about 680,000 of its civilian employees for 11 days through the end of…
 

Camp Lejeune cancels July 4 fireworks
The July 4 fireworks show at Camp Lejeune is the latest victim of the federal budget cuts.
 

Navy: Jets will stay in flight, for now
Navy officials told WAVY.com several carrier air wings have been spared closure due to sequestration, at least for the time…
 

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Local Politics


Fmr McDonnell aide arrested for assault
A former senior advisor for Gov. Bob McDonnell has been arrested on several assault charges, WWBT in Richmond has confirmed.
 

Sales tax could expand in NC plan
The tax code overhaul offered by Senate Republicans would make North Carolina's sales tax base one of the broadest in the…
 

Input sought on Va. transportation plan
The state is seeking public input on an upcoming draft report for a six-year transportation improvement plan.
 

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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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