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NC Sen. budget plan heavy on Medicaid

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:25:25 GMT

Senate Republicans say ever-rising costs for Medicaid are siphoning away money in North Carolina government that could be used to help public education and law enforcement and raise employee pay.

Dems weigh in on Jackson addition

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:52:20 GMT

Virginia Democrats are framing the new statewide ticket the Republican Right nominated Saturday as a referendum on the GOP's surprise lieutenant governor nominee, firebrand Chesapeake minister E.W. Jackson.

Obenshain nominated by GOP for Va AG

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:08:41 GMT

State Sen. Mark Obenshain has won the Republican nomination for attorney general in Virginia 35 years after his father won the party's U.S. Senate nomination.

Va. launches adoption campaign

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:35:31 GMT

Gov. Bob McDonnell is launching an ambitious campaign to match more than 1,000 children in foster care with 1,000 adoptive parents.

ACLU concerned about new voter ID law

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:02:01 GMT

The ACLU of Virginia is concerned about the new voter ID law and wants to make sure no one is denied the right to vote.

McDonnell signs transportration bill

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:11:54 GMT

Gov. Bob McDonnell scheduled a ceremonial signing for a signature legislative triumph.

Fmr McDonnell aide arrested for assault

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:56:54 GMT

A former senior advisor for Gov. Bob McDonnell has been arrested on several assault charges, WWBT in Richmond has confirmed.

NBC: Governor race neck and neck in Va

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:21:15 GMT

Six months out until Virginia’s gubernatorial contest, Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Ken Cuccinelli are locked in a close contest, according to a new NBC News/Marist poll.

Sales tax could expand in NC plan

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:53:32 GMT

The tax code overhaul offered by Senate Republicans would make North Carolina's sales tax base one of the broadest in the country compared to its relatively narrow focus today.

Input sought on Va. transportation plan

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:29:13 GMT

The state is seeking public input on an upcoming draft report for a six-year transportation improvement plan.

Va governor viewed $15K check as gift

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:41:16 GMT

Gov. Bob McDonnell says he always 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.

Va. gov: no special favors for company

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:54:02 GMT

Two people with knowledge of the situation say the FBI has begun looking at the relationship between Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen and the chief executive of a nutritional supplements manufacturer that is the subject of an investigation.

Cuccinelli to air first candidate TV ad

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:41 GMT

The first of what's guaranteed to be many television ads aired into November by candidates in Virginia's close and bitter governor's race is set for a Monday debut.

Hackers compromise AP Twitter account

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:36:46 GMT

Hackers have compromised the main Twitter account of The Associated Press, sending out an erroneous tweet about an attack at the White House.

What now for gun control?

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:36:54 GMT

A series of Senate votes Wednesday marked the biggest moment in nearly two decades for those who want to limit guns in America, and for those who don't. Gun control failed.

Warner, Kaine vote for gun measures

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:03:19 GMT

Virginia Senators Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D) voted in support of a gun control legislation that ultimately failed in the Senate.

Security increased at the White House

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:33:39 GMT

The Secret Service expanded its security perimeter at the White House on Monday following the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Va. abortion clinic regs get final okay

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:20:39 GMT

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.

Jury: Horton, Chandler didn't break law

Mila Mimica — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:14:44 GMT

A Special Grand Jury found no illegal activity in the resigning and rehiring process of former Fire Chief Don Horton.

Senator Tim Kaine tours military bases

Ava Hurdle — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:04:29 GMT

Senator Tim Kaine toured military bases in Hampton Roads amid the sequester challenge.

Sen. Warner to seek re-election in '14

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:28:18 GMT

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will seek re-election in 2014.

Rally held in VB for gun control

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:32:56 GMT

Dozens gathered at Virginia Beach's Town Center Thursday to rally for gun control laws.

McDonnell signs bill mandating voter ID

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:17:39 GMT

A bill requiring voters to bring photo identification with them to the polls will become law next year in Virginia.

Abortion barred in Va federal exchange

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:14:31 GMT

Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to prohibit abortion coverage through insurance plans purchased through the federally run health care exchange that will serve Virginia.

Governor amends transportation bill

Anne McNamara — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:15:18 GMT

Governor Bob McDonnell announced his amendments to the landmark transportation bill Tuesday.