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DC lawyer advising McDonnell amid gift questions
RICHMOND Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is getting advice from a high-powered Washington lawyer amid questions about gifts he and his family have received during his term. McDonnell tells the Richmond Times-Dispatch that Emmet T. Flood is advising him. He says he believes it was proper for him to seek legal counsel.
Va. mansion director subpoenaed in ex-chef’s case
RICHMOND, Va. The director of Virginia's Executive Mansion has been subpoenaed to testify in the embezzlement case against the mansion's former chef. A defense witness list filed Wednesday in Richmond Circuit Court says Sarah Scarbrough has been called to testify at Monday's hearing on a motion to dismiss four felony charges against Todd Schneider.
Cuccinelli to attend south Hampton Roads festivities
Virginia Attorney General and Republican candidate for governor Ken Cuccinelli will make appearances throughout south Hampton Roads during the July 4th holiday. He will attend the Red Hot and Blue Fourth of July BBQ Festival at the Chesapeake City Park tonight, according to a news release.
Cuccinelli to attend Hampton Roads July 4 events
Virginia Attorney General and Republican candidate for governor Ken Cuccinelli will make appearances throughout South Hampton Roads at July 4 celebrations tonight through Saturday. He will attend the Red Hot and Blue Fourth of July BBQ Festival at the Chesapeake City Park at 6:30 p.m. tonight, according to a news release.
Sexual, domestic violence clearinghouse started in Va.
RICHMOND A new online resource is available for Virginia professionals who deal with sexual and domestic violence. The attorney general's office announced the establishment of the Community Solutions to Sexual and Domestic Violence website Wednesday. It's a clearinghouse that includes training materials, evaluation tools, conference announcements, brochures, model policies and other resources.
VA lists potential transportation partnership projects
RICHMOND Inviting public input on the proposals, the state has identified 10 high-cost highway-related projects as potential candidates for financing by public-private partnerships.
Va. lists potential transportation partnership projects
RICHMOND Inviting public input on the proposals, the state has identified 10 high-cost highway-related projects as potential candidates for financing by public-private partnerships.
N.C. Senate approves toughened abortion rules
RALEIGH, N.C. Senate Republicans gave their final approval Wednesday to legislation requiring additional rules for abortions in North Carolina, even as hundreds of angry protesters descended on the legislature to express their displeasure.
NC Senate Republicans bring out new abortion rules
RALEIGH, N.C. Social conservatives pushed a series of new abortion rule changes nearly completely through the Republican-led state Senate late Tuesday, including some that would place new restrictions on clinics and doctors and prohibit gender-selective abortions.
Request to subpoena Cuccinelli denied by judge
RICHMOND A judge has refused a defense request to subpoena Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and one of his assistants in the embezzlement case against the former chef at the governor's mansion.
No ‘witch hunts,’ McAuliffe promises ODU scientists
NORFOLK Sitting around a conference table with a group of scientists today at Old Dominion University, Terry McAuliffe sounded a reassuring note: “If I ever disagree with you when I’m governor, I will never sue you, I promise.”
No witch hunts, McAuliffe promises ODU scientists
NORFOLK Sitting around a conference table with a group of scientists today at Old Dominion University, Terry McAuliffe sounded a reassuring note: “If I ever disagree with you when I’m governor, I will never sue you, I promise.”
