Sources: McDonnell donor gave him a Rolex watch
A prominent political donor purchased a Rolex watch for Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, according to two people with knowledge of the gift, and the governor did not disclose it in his annual financial filings.
McDonnell: Stories of family taking Mansion items false
RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell fired back Monday at news reports that his family took state-purchased items at the Executive Mansion for their personal use, saying they are "false" and that he has reimbursed the state periodically for state-bought goods put to private purposes.
Homeless rate in Virginia drops by 16 percent
RICHMOND Virginia's overall homeless rate dropped 16 percent in the past three years, as have metrics for families and veterans without permanent residences, Gov. Bob McDonnell proclaimed Monday. Standing on the tree-lined campus of a nonprofit group that provides homeless services, the governor credited a shared focus for helping to address the problem.
McDonnell heralds decline in Virginia homeless rate
RICHMOND Virginia’s overall homeless rate dropped 16 percent in the past three years, as have metrics for families and veterans without permanent residences, Gov. Bob McDonnell proclaimed Monday. Standing on the tree-lined campus of a non-profit group that provides homeless services, the governor credited a shared focus for helping address problem.
Sweepstakes industry challenges new N.C. law
CHARLOTTE, N.C. It's an industry that has defied the odds. For years, North Carolina has tried to outlaw sweepstakes cafes — places where people play fast-moving computer games that mimic Las Vegas-style slots.
Sweepstakes industry challenges new NC law
CHARLOTTE, N.C. It's an industry that has defied the odds. For years, North Carolina has tried to outlaw sweepstakes cafes — places where people play fast-moving computer games that mimic Las Vegas-style slots.
Dems slam E.W. Jackson over slavery, welfare contrast
Two ranking African American Virginia Democrats have forcefully condemned a recent claim by the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor that welfare policy has done more damage to the black family than slavery ever did, calling it an irrational statement. Read more on the Pilot On Politics blog.
Dems slam Jackson over slavery, welfare contrast
Two ranking African American Virginia Democrats have forcefully condemned a recent claim by the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor that welfare policy has done more damage to the black family than slavery ever did, calling it an irrational statement. Read more on the Pilot On Politics blog.
Virginia to protect site of Pocahontas story’s origin
Early Virginia, before the Europeans moved in and changed things, was ruled from a low bluff in Gloucester County, above a shallow bay framed by three creeks.
Cuccinelli, McAuliffe trade barbs at tech forum
RESTON, VA. Virginia's two leading candidates for governor spoke separately at a forum for technology executives Thursday morning, but they managed to take a few swipes at each other.
Who’s packin’ concealed gun permit? Rush to find out
State court clerks have seen a flurry of requests from politicians and the media to obtain lists of Virginians with concealed-handgun permits before a new law takes effect July 1 that will close off the data to the public. So far, however, some seeking the records have come up empty-handed, calling into question how open the information has been.
Cuccinelli presses Treasury again on Medicaid funds
RICHMOND Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's office is pressing the federal Treasury Department to go ahead and release Virginia's $115 million share of a national Medicaid fraud settlement.