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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.”
McDonnell’s chef alleges forced shopping, catering
RICHMOND The former chef at Virginia's Executive Mansion claims that Gov. Bob McDonnell required him to cater private and political events and accept as payment taxpayer-purchased food that he is now accused of stealing.
McDonnell’s Final Four trip in 2011 is under scrutiny
RICHMOND Two years ago, the capital city was awash in black and gold excitement as the Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball team made a thrilling March Madness run.
Va. legislator calls on Gov. Bob McDonnell to resign
RICHMOND An elected Virginia Democrat has called on Gov. Bob McDonnell to "come clean" with the public about the gift controversy mushrooming around him or resign from office. Fairfax City Sen. John Chapman "Chap" Petersen makes the appeal in a letter sent today to McDonnell that urges the governor to return gifts he has received or step down.
Tax bite felt while buying a car, but not filling it up
The revenue-generating pieces of a pivotal $6 billion road funding bill for Virginia kicked into gear Monday as a new gas tax took effect and merchants began charging higher sales taxes. In Hampton Roads, the combined state and local sales tax increased to 6 percent from 5 percent. That's an extra penny on the dollar, or another $100 on top of a $10,000 purchase.
Va. State Police to be reviewed for reaccreditation
RICHMOND A national team is coming to Richmond this month to assess the Virginia State Police for reaccreditation. The department's policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services will be examined for compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.'s standards.
Virginia State Police to be reviewed for reaccreditation
RICHMOND A national team is coming to Richmond this month to assess the Virginia State Police for reaccreditation. The department's policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services will be examined for compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.'s standards.
Va. State Police facing reaccreditation
RICHMOND A national team is coming to Richmond this month to assess the Virginia State Police for reaccreditation. The department's policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services will be examined for compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.'s standards.
Abortion-rights group cites ultrasound problems in Va.
RICHMOND Some crisis pregnancy centers are using Virginia's law that requires doctors to tell patients where they can get a free ultrasound to try to discourage women from getting abortions, an abortion-rights group said Monday, the one-year anniversary of the law's effective date.
