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May 7, 2013

Abortion clinic regulations signed by McDonnell

RICHMOND  Gov. Bob McDonnell last month quietly approved rules holding Virginia abortion clinics to strict new hospital-like hygiene and architectural guidelines, a final administrative action before they are set to become permanent in June.

May 5, 2013

N.C. marina to serve commercial, recreational vessels

MANNS HARBOR, N.C. In Dare County, where there is a boat for every six people, North Carolina is building a $5 million public marina that will be the first in the state to serve commercial and recreational vessels. Together.

May 5, 2013

Report: Va. cabinet member discloses taking gifts

RICHMOND A member of Gov. Bob McDonnell's cabinet has disclosed gifts from the head of a troubled tobacco products and nutritional supplements manufacturer.

May 2, 2013

McDonnell viewed $15K check as gift to daughter

RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell says he viewed a $15,000 check from a political backer to pay for catering at his daughter's wedding to be a gift to his daughter, not to him, and felt no need under the law to report it.

May 2, 2013

Virginia could be on hook for $1B Midtown Tunnel debt

The state would be on the hook for more than a billion dollars of debt if a judge's ruling striking down the Midtown and Downtown tunnel tolls stands, according to a ratings agency.

May 2, 2013

Norfolk prosecutor assigned to Va. mansion chef case

RICHMOND Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Greg Underwood is taking over the Virginia attorney general’s criminal prosecution of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s ex-chef, a high-profile case with significant political implications.

May 1, 2013

Judge: Midtown Tunnel toll deal is unconstitutional

  PORTSMOUTH A judge ruled Wednesday that the state's $2.1 billion public-private Midtown Tunnel deal and its tolls are unconstitutional, throwing uncertainty over a project that is months into construction, and setting the stage for an appeal.

May 1, 2013

Judge sides with toll opponents; appeal likely

UPDATE, 3:37 p.m.: The judge has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, saying the General Assembly exceeded its power to delegate its authority to set the tolls. The defendants have asked for a stay of the order pending appeal. Details to come. _____ PORTSMOUTH

May 1, 2013

Judge: Virginia exceeded its power in delegating tolls

UPDATE, 3:37 p.m.: Judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and that the General Assembly exceeded its power to delegate its authority to set the tolls. The plaintiffs have asked for a stay of the order pending appeal. _____ PORTSMOUTH

Apr 30, 2013

McDonnell: No special favors for company in probe

RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell gave his most full-throated defense to date on nagging questions about his family’s relationship to a political donor that has attracted the probing eyes of federal agents, saying the donor hasn’t received special treatment from his administration.

Apr 29, 2013

Virginia Dems renew call for Cuccinelli to resign

RICHMOND Virginia Democrats are renewing their demands that Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli resign after Cuccinelli belatedly disclosed about $13,000 worth of gifts he claims he forgot to note in four years' worth of economic disclosure reports.

Apr 27, 2013

NC House bill would change film industry credits

RALEIGH, N.C. A North Carolina House bill that would end tax refunds for film production companies is generating debate over the value of government-backed incentives for businesses. The measure would stop production companies from collecting a check when the size of their credit is greater than what they owe in state taxes.

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