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Va. gov’s mansion hits 200, ‘Tutti’ makes it a home
RICHMOND For the families who live in Virginia's Executive Mansion, what makes the 200-year-old landmark feel like a home instead of a museum or office building? For 29 years now, it's been Martin "Tutti" Townes, the official butler to every Virginia first family since Chuck Robb was governor.
McDonnell helping Virginia avoid BRAC surprises
Seeing his state about to get hit hard by sequestration budget cuts, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell looked down the road and saw another possible threat looming. Congress is not currently planning for it. But in an economic climate of defense cutting, McDonnell feared that Congress might support a new round of federal base closures, making Virginia's defense assets vulnerable.
McDonnell helping Va. avoid any more BRAC surprises
Seeing his state about to get hit hard by sequestration budget cuts, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell looked down the road and saw another possible threat looming. Congress is not currently planning for it. But in an economic climate of defense cutting, McDonnell feared that Congress might support a new round of federal base closures, making Virginia's defense assets vulnerable.
Governor goes on offense on behalf of defense
Seeing his state about to get hit hard by sequestration budget cuts, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell looked down the road and saw another possible threat looming. Congress is not currently planning for it. But in an economic climate of defense cutting, McDonnell feared that Congress might support a new round of federal base closures, making Virginia's defense assets vulnerable.
Governor OKs Lyme disease information measure
Gov. Bob McDonnell signed legislation this week that requires doctors to inform patients who are tested for Lyme disease that early tests are sometimes inaccurate and that more testing might be needed if symptoms persist. Doctors must begin providing the information to patients on July 1. Lyme disease is caused by a tick bite and is typically treated with antibiotics for less than a month.
VDOT won’t renew TME contract, source says
The company under scrutiny for its maintenance of South Hampton Roads' interstates has told its employees the state will not be giving it a new contract for the job, according to one of the workers.
Virginia Beach politics could be getting a facelift
VIRGINIA BEACH The look of Virginia Beach politics, already due for a makeover with the impending departures of Republican Dels. Bob Tata and Sal Iaquinto, could be in for a complete facelift if other dominoes fall.
New $100 hybrid fee applies to electric mopeds, too
RICHMOND Virginia's new 24-page moped law is designed to do several things that could affect everyone from moped riders and motorcycle owners to people who roll on Segways and foot scooters.
New $100 fee applies to electric mopeds
RICHMOND Virginia’s new 24-page moped law is designed to do several things that could affect everyone from moped riders and motorcycle owners to people who roll on Segways and foot scooters.
Appeals court strikes down Virginia anti-sodomy law
RICHMOND A federal appeals court has ruled Virginia's anti-sodomy law unconstitutional. A divided three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the law against oral and anal sex violates the constitution's due process clause. The court based its decision on the landmark 2003 U.S. Supreme Court striking down an anti-sodomy law in Texas.
McAuliffe faces Cuccinelli, inexperience in race
RICHMOND Terry McAuliffe wants to talk jobs, economic development and how his business experience positions him to further the pro-growth agenda of Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, whom he hopes to replace. He's also quick to cast Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli as a socially conservative ideologue whose hyper-charged partisanship alienates large swaths of the electorate.
Bolling rules out independent bid for Va. governor
RICHMOND By opting not to mount an independent bid for governor, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling is mending fences with Republicans he feels spurned by and may have begun writing the final chapter of a 22-year career in public office with an uncertain political future.
