Archives: Bob McDonnell

PHOTOS: 2013 Capitol Square Basketball Classic

Last night, politicians and lobbyists faced each other at basketball to raise money for the VCU Massey Cancer Center.

A look at the Redskins summer training camp

A new drawing gives an aerial view of what the Redskins summer training camp will look like. And will the public be able to use the fields when they’re not used by the Redskins?

Speaker Howell kills controversial redistricting plan

Wednesday, House Speaker Howell killed a controversial redistricting bill that earned national attention.

Superintendents criticize school grading plan

Gov. Bob McDonnell is delighted but school superintendents are miffed that the House passed legislation Monday to give each public school a letter grade – A through F – based on its performance.

Virginia wineries see record sales

Increased wine sales across the country and overseas has led to a record year for Virginia wines.

UPDATE: After House measure fails, Senate subcommittee passes felon rights restoration bill

While a similar House measure failed this week, a Senate subcommittee has passed a proposed constitutional amendment to automatically restore rights to felons upon completion of their punishment.

Mixed reaction to Gov. McDonnell’s transportation package

Delegate Kirk Cox of Colonial Heights says he supports Gov. Bob McDonnell’s plan to overhaul the system for funding transportation in Virginia and to pump more money into projects especially in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.

McDonnell proposes $40 million to help clean up RVA’s wastewater system

For over 30 years, Richmond has been working to minimize the amount of untreated wastewater that seeps into the James. Gov. McDonnell’s recent proposal of $40 million may go a long way to help.

Take advantage of this weekend’s sales tax holiday!

If you’re looking to stock up on school supplies for your kids or just need new additions to your wardrobe, this weekend’s sales tax holiday is a great way to save some money.

Want to design a new monument honoring Virginia women? Submit a proposal!

A monument honoring Virginia women is coming soon to Capitol grounds, and the public has the chance to design it.

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