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Bolling asks supporters if he should enter gov’s race
RICHMOND Now that polling has convinced Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling he could win a three-way race for governor, the Republican wants to know whether potential voters and donors will get behind him if he enters the field as an independent.
Bills make Va. government less visible, some worry
RICHMOND Government transparency is a popular phrase with politicians, even if their actions don't always match the rhetoric. Consider this:
Hampton Roads can’t use regional tax for mass transit
Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia got higher taxes than the rest of the state in the landmark transportation bill that passed the General Assembly this weekend. They also received different rules on how they can spend the money.
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 – impact on business
It is important that businesses understand how they will be affected by new rules in stop-gap legislation designed to postpone debate on how to manage and control the debt ceiling and federal spending.
Some delegates on Medicaid panel skeptical of expansion
RICHMOND Proponents of growing Virginia's Medicaid program who think they prevailed because expansion language is in the state budget bill approved Saturday may want to hold off on celebrating. Why?
Some on Medicaid panel skeptical of expansion
RICHMOND Proponents of growing Virginia's Medicaid program who think they prevailed because expansion language is in the state budget bill approved Saturday may want to hold off on celebrating. Why?
Parking space spat built into Virginia budget
RICHMOND A tug-of-war over sparse parking spaces on the State Capitol grounds that found its way into the amendments of Virginia's two-year, $87 billion budget is a subtle swipe at Gov. Bob McDonnell from the state legislature.
Two legislators urge McDonnell to nix $100 hybrid fee
RICHMOND Two Northern Virginia legislators are launching an online campaign in hopes of convincing Gov. Bob McDonnell to veto the $100 annual fee on alternative fuel vehicle, including hybrids, built into the road funding bill the General Assembly approved Saturday.
Senate approves transportation compromise
A divided Virginia Senate on Saturday passed Gov. Bob McDonnell’s signature issue of the 2013 legislative session – a bill to overhaul the state’s system for funding transportation.
General Assembly doorway limits access
RICHMOND On a cold morning midway through the legislative session, members of SEIU Virginia 512 piled into a meeting room on the first floor of the General Assembly Building.
