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Cuccinelli challenges ruling on anti-sodomy law
RICHMOND Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Virginia's anti-sodomy law, arguing that a lower court misinterpreted the scope of the justices' 2003 decision invalidating a similar law in Texas.
Cuccinelli leads prosecutors in filing against gay marriage
RICHMOND Earlier this year, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli formally chimed in as the U.S. Supreme Court prepared to weigh the issue of same-sex marriage, submitting a brief with other state prosecutors arguing that broadening marriage to include gay couples could lead to sanctioned polygamy.
Cuccinelli joined AGs in brief against gay marriage
RICHMOND Earlier this year, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli formally chimed in as the U.S. Supreme Court prepared to weigh the issue of same-sex marriage, submitting a brief with other state prosecutors arguing that broadening marriage to include gay couples could lead to sanctioned polygamy.
Cuccinelli joins other AGs in brief against gay marriage
RICHMOND Earlier this year, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli formally chimed in as the U.S. Supreme Court prepared to weigh the issue of same-sex marriage, submitting a brief with other state prosecutors arguing that broadening marriage to include gay couples could lead to sanctioned polygamy.
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 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 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.
