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Virginia abortion clinic regulations get final approval
RICHMOND The Virginia Board of Health has given final approval to strict new regulations that abortion-rights supporters claim would force most of Virginia's 20 abortion clinics to close. After Friday's 11-2 vote, some opponents of the regulations shouted "shame" and "blood on your hands" as they left the room.
Hearing on Virginia abortion clinic rules set for today
RICHMOND Virginia's Board of Health is poised to approve strict new licensing rules on abortion clinics in the state. Those guidelines -- they cover everything from architectural specifications to hygiene standards -- are up for a vote before the health regulators at a hearing today in Henrico County that's expected to draw a crowd of those who support and oppose abortion.
Decisive hearing on abortion clinic rules set for today
RICHMOND Virginia's Board of Health is poised to approve strict new licensing rules on abortion clinics in the state. Those guidelines -- they cover everything from architectural specifications to hygiene standards -- are up for a vote before the health regulators at a hearing today in Henrico County that's expected to draw a crowd of those who support and oppose abortion.
McDonnell named First Citizen of Hampton Roads
LEAD Hampton Roads announced Thursday that it has named Gov. Bob McDonnell its First Citizen of Hampton Roads.
Interim appointments likely to fill judicial seats
RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell and state legislators budgeted money to fill seats on local courts in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth and Suffolk. But when the General Assembly adjourned last week after a one-day session in Richmond, none of the slots was filled.
Cuccinelli and McAuliffe face headwinds
Like hungry dogs with bones, Virginia Democrats and Republicans have latched onto issues they consider harmful to Ken Cuccinelli and Terry McAuliffe, respectively, and neither side seems ready to unclench their jaws.
Va. Democrats again demand Cuccinelli’s resignation
Like hungry dogs with bones, Virginia Democrats and Republicans have latched onto issues they consider harmful to Ken Cuccinelli and Terry McAuliffe, respectively, and neither side seems ready to unclench their jaws.
Va. Beach Councilman DeSteph to run for House
For the past several House of Delegates election cycles, Virginia Beach City Councilman Bill DeSteph worked on Republican Del. Bob Purkey's re-election campaigns for the 82nd House District. DeSteph will work on that district race again this year, but now on his own behalf. With Purkey leaving the legislature after 27 years, DeSteph has lined up to replace him in the House of Delegates.
Cuccinelli denies conflict of interest claims
RICHMOND Virginia's newly enacted restaurant smoking ban had been in effect five months when Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli responded to a legislator's request in an April 2010 advisory opinion stating that the law doesn't apply to electronic cigarettes.
Purkey will leave General Assembly after 27 years
VIRGINIA BEACH Del. Bob Purkey, chairman of the House Finance Committee and a member of the General Assembly for 27 years, won't seek re-election. The Republican, who represents the 82nd District that includes part of Virginia Beach, announced his intentions Saturday. Purkey said the decision comes after "much soul-searching and great reflection."
Virginia correctional school named to honor Norfolk senator
RICHMOND Sen. Yvonne B. Miller has a namesake school. Three high school campuses at separate juvenile correctional centers around Virginia will now carry the name of the late Norfolk Democrat and pioneering African American legislator, Gov. Bob McDonnell said Friday.
Va. correctional school named to honor Norfolk senator
RICHMOND Sen. Yvonne B. Miller has a namesake school. Three high school campuses at separate juvenile correctional centers around Virginia will now carry the name of the late Norfolk Democrat and pioneering African American legislator, Gov. Bob McDonnell said Friday.
