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McDonnell helping Va. avoid any more BRAC surprises
Seeing his state about to get hit hard by sequestration budget cuts, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell looked down the road and saw another possible threat looming. Congress is not currently planning for it. But in an economic climate of defense cutting, McDonnell feared that Congress might support a new round of federal base closures, making Virginia's defense assets vulnerable.
McDonnell helping Virginia avoid BRAC surprises
Seeing his state about to get hit hard by sequestration budget cuts, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell looked down the road and saw another possible threat looming. Congress is not currently planning for it. But in an economic climate of defense cutting, McDonnell feared that Congress might support a new round of federal base closures, making Virginia's defense assets vulnerable.
Governor OKs Lyme disease information measure
Gov. Bob McDonnell signed legislation this week that requires doctors to inform patients who are tested for Lyme disease that early tests are sometimes inaccurate and that more testing might be needed if symptoms persist. Doctors must begin providing the information to patients on July 1. Lyme disease is caused by a tick bite and is typically treated with antibiotics for less than a month.
VDOT won’t renew TME contract, source says
The company under scrutiny for its maintenance of South Hampton Roads' interstates has told its employees the state will not be giving it a new contract for the job, according to one of the workers.
The fate of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
an attempt to tackle the nation’s fiscal woes, leaders from both political parties squandered an opportunity to agree to a “grand bargain” to reduce spending and generate revenue. Instead, they significantly reduced tax on a permanent basis with zero offsetting spending reductions.
National immigration reform could benefit Virginia
Not only does good immigration policy open up new opportunities for millions of people from around the world, but it helps drive the American economy and creates jobs in technology, housing and small business.
Virginia Beach politics could be getting a facelift
VIRGINIA BEACH The look of Virginia Beach politics, already due for a makeover with the impending departures of Republican Dels. Bob Tata and Sal Iaquinto, could be in for a complete facelift if other dominoes fall.
New $100 hybrid fee applies to electric mopeds, too
RICHMOND Virginia's new 24-page moped law is designed to do several things that could affect everyone from moped riders and motorcycle owners to people who roll on Segways and foot scooters.
New $100 fee applies to electric mopeds
RICHMOND Virginia’s new 24-page moped law is designed to do several things that could affect everyone from moped riders and motorcycle owners to people who roll on Segways and foot scooters.
Appeals court strikes down Virginia anti-sodomy law
RICHMOND A federal appeals court has ruled Virginia's anti-sodomy law unconstitutional. A divided three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the law against oral and anal sex violates the constitution's due process clause. The court based its decision on the landmark 2003 U.S. Supreme Court striking down an anti-sodomy law in Texas.
