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Virginia game board approves foxhound training rules
As expected, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries board of commissioners on Thursday passed staff recommendations for all of its hunting and trapping rules at the annual regulations meeting in Richmond. The most anticipated item on the day’s agenda was proposed changes for foxhound training preserves. Again, staff recommendations were approved.
Game department board approves foxhound training rules
As expected, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries board of commissioners on Thursday passed staff recommendations for all of its hunting and trapping rules at the annual regulations meeting in Richmond. The most anticipated item on the day’s agenda was proposed changes for foxhound training preserves. Again, staff recommendations were approved.
May Va. general revenues grow by 20.5 percent
RICHMOND Virginia general revenue increased last month by 20.5 percent over May 2012 in one of the year's most significant tax collection months. That puts the state ahead of its budgeted forecast 11 months through its fiscal year. On a year-to-date basis, total revenue collections rose 6 percent through May, ahead of the annual forecast of 3.6 percent growth.
E.W. Jackson acknowledges drug use, bankruptcy
MANASSAS The Republican nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor acknowledged Wednesday that he used marijuana and experimented with other controlled substances in his youth, and that he was forced to file for bankruptcy.
Jackson seeks to set record straight on his past
MANASSAS Republican nominee for lieutenant governor E.W. Jackson admitted that he used marijuana and experimented in other controlled substances in his youth, and acknowledged that he was forced to file for bankruptcy during a news conference where he sought to clear the air about his past.
White House crasher seeks write-in votes for Va. gov.
Tareq Salahi isn't letting a little thing like an apparent inability to qualify for the November ballot deter his campaign for governor. Read more on the Pilot On Politics blog.
White House crasher seeks write-in votes for Va. governor
Tareq Salahi isn't letting a little thing like an apparent inability to qualify for the November ballot deter his campaign for governor. Read more on the Pilot On Politics blog.
Primary results: Northam for Lt. Gov., Herring for AG
RICHMOND Virginia is on track for an all-Hampton Roads lieutenant governor clash. That matchup was set today when Democratic primary voters nominated state Sen. Ralph Northam of Norfolk to face Chesapeake minister E.W. Jackson, the Republican nominee, in November.
Norfolk’s Northam captures Democratic lt. gov. primary
RICHMOND Virginia is on course for an all-Hampton Roads lieutenant governor clash in November. That matchup was set Tuesday when Democratic primary voters nominated state Sen. Ralph Northam of Norfolk to face Chesapeake minister E.W. Jackson, the Republican nominee.
Time to vote: Primaries for state and local spots today
Primaries for several state and local positions are today. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here are the candidates: STATEWIDE -- Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor: Aneesh Chopra and Ralph S. Northam -- Democratic candidates for attorney general: Justin E. Fairfax and Mark R. Herring NORFOLK
Northam wins Virginia Democratic Lt. Gov. primary
RICHMOND Virginia is on track for an all-Hampton Roads lieutenant governor clash. That matchup was set today when Democratic primary voters nominated state Sen. Ralph Northam of Norfolk to face Chesapeake minister E.W. Jackson, the Republican nominee, in November.
Opponents condede to Taylor in 85th District primary
VIRGINIA BEACH Attorney and longtime GOP activist Gary Byler and Regent University administrator Jeremy Waters said they have conceded the 85th District Republican primary election to entrepreneur Scott Taylor.
