Recent Articles from Virginia Business
Virginia Shakespeare Festival to be or not to be ‘official’ Shakespeare Festival?
The General Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Thomas Norment, R-Williamsburg, to make that formal designation. The issue’s fate now lies in McDonnell’s hands; the governor must decide whether to sign the bill into law.
McDonnell teases China trade trip on radio show
RICHMOND Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has announced plans for a springtime trade mission to China and Japan almost as an afterthought on a monthly radio call-in program.
Capitol offers tour with ‘Lincoln’ theme
The state Capitol is offering “Looking for the Lincolns,” a free guided tour with a behind-the-scenes view of Steven Spielberg’s film, “Lincoln.”
Bolling asks supporters if he should enter gov. race
RICHMOND Now that polling has convinced Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling that he could win a three-way race for governor, the Republican wants to know whether potential voters and donors would get behind him if he entered the field as an independent.
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?