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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."
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.
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.
Cuccinelli to recuse office in Star Scientific tax suit
RICHMOND Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli today will announce the hiring of an outside law firm to represent the state in a tax lawsuit filed against Virginia by a company in which Cuccinelli has investments.
McDonnell’s school takeover amendments rejected
RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell this afternoon suffered almost simultaneous defeats in the House of Delegates and state Senate on his proposals to revamp the failing school takeover bill and pump more money into the initiative.
McDonnell prevails in move to limit abortion coverage
RICHMOND After an intense floor debate Wednesday, when one lawmaker invoked the image of bombing abortion clinics, Virginia lawmakers upheld Gov. Bob McDonnell’s move to restrict abortion coverage under certain insurance plans.
Sen. Harry Blevins to retire from General Assembly
RICHMOND Longtime state Sen. Harry Blevins is planning to retire from the General Assembly later this year. He is the latest in a series of Hampton Roads legislators who have said they won’t be returning to the legislature. Blevins is expected to announce his planned retirement on the Senate floor later today.
