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Federal agency weighs in on Midtown tunnel debt
The court case against the Midtown tunnel project prompted the U.S. Department of Transportation to seek extra assurances that Virginia would help pay back a $422 million federal loan if tolls are not allowed, according to records released under a Freedom of Information Act request.
D.C. group: McDonnell one of U.S.’ worst governors
On the same day that a new poll found his job approval rating plummeting to a new low, a Washington-based nonprofit named Gov. Bob McDonnell one of the “worst governors in America.” Read more on the PilotOnPolitics blog.
Cuccinelli, Marines disagree on why his duty ended
RICHMOND In 1993, Ken Cuccinelli entered the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves under a program to train future officers for a career as a military lawyer. But two years later, he resigned his commission after serving just a few weeks on active duty – never having completed all of the training requirements he initially signed up for.
McDonnell approval rating hits low-water mark
RICHMOND The escalating gift controversy centering on Gov. Bob McDonnell and his family has caused the governor's job approval to plummet to a new low, according to a poll out Wednesday.
E.W. Jackson lags in Va. campaign finance filings
RICHMOND For the second time in as many months, Republican lieutenant governor candidate E.W. Jackson has submitted required state campaign finance reports that fail to properly itemize individual contributors to his campaign.
Poll: McDonnell’s job approval rating at new low
RICHMOND The escalating gift controversy centering on Gov, Bob McDonnell and his family has caused the governor's job approval to plummet to a new low, according to a poll out today. Connecticut-based Quinnipiac University's polling arm reported that just 46 percent of Virginians approve of his work, while 37 percent disapprove.
Poll: Scandals take toll on McDonnell’s popularity
RICHMOND The escalating gift controversy centering on Gov, Bob McDonnell and his family has caused the governor's job approval to plummet to a new low, according to a poll out today. Connecticut-based Quinnipiac University's polling arm reported that just 46 percent of Virginians approve of his work, while 37 percent disapprove.
German firm picks Va. Beach for U.S. headquarters
VIRGINIA BEACH A German company will receive $320,000 in state and local dollars to move its U.S. headquarters to the city. PRUFREX, a producer of digital ignition systems and electronic control units, plans to invest $7.33 million to create a manufacturing facility along the Lynnhaven business corridor and add 60 new jobs. Its main headquarters are in Cadolzburg, Germany.
Up to 10,000 eligible felons may get voting rights back
RICHMOND If all goes according to plan, Gov. Bob McDonnell's administration projects that over six months, it can restore voting rights to one in 10 eligible people who lost them to nonviolent felony convictions. That bold undertaking, which could benefit 10,000 of an estimated 100,000 nonviolent felons who've completed their terms, is not without its challenges, though.
McDonnell announces restoration of rights details
RICHMOND If all goes according to plan, Gov. Bob McDonnell’s administration projects that over six months it can give voting rights back to 1 in 10 eligible people who lost them to non-violent felony convictions. That bold undertaking, which could benefit 10,000 of an estimated 100,000 non-violent felons who’ve completed their terms, is not without its challenges, though.
McDonnell announces details of rights restoration plan
RICHMOND If all goes according to plan, Gov. Bob McDonnell’s administration projects that over six months it can give voting rights back to 1 in 10 eligible people who lost them to non-violent felony convictions. That bold undertaking, which could benefit 10,000 of an estimated 100,000 non-violent felons who’ve completed their terms, is not without its challenges, though.
Cuccinelli to hold town hall tonight in Va. Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will hold a town hall meeting tonight as part of a series of public meetings around the state. The Republican candidate for governor will hold the meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, 4453 Bonney Road, according to a news release. The public meeting is free.
