
West takes office as 35th SCC commissioner
Patricia L. West was sworn in Monday as the 35th commissioner of the State Corporation Commission (SCC). West fills the remaining term of James C. Dimitri who retired from the Commission last year.

Patricia L. West was sworn in Monday as the 35th commissioner of the State Corporation Commission (SCC). West fills the remaining term of James C. Dimitri who retired from the Commission last year.

Attorney General Mark R. Herring commemorated National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by honoring ten victims’ advocates at the second annual Unsung Heroes Awards ceremony in Richmond.

Washington and Lee University has named Jennifer Kirkland as general counsel. Kirkland has been serving as W&L’s acting general counsel since Aug. 30, 2017.

The 2018 regular session of General Assembly is underway. This long session, which will run 60 days, is remarkable in at least three aspects.

Attorney General Mark R. Herring announced today a $120 million settlement with General Motors over allegations the company concealed safety issues.

The Virginia Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed Republican attorney general nominee John Adams.

The Virginia Police Benevolent Association has endorsed Republican John Adams for attorney general.

John Adams, the Republican nominee for attorney general, announced today that 47 sheriffs have endorsed his campaign.

Would Waynesboro be the first city in Virginia to replace its city attorney with an outside legal firm?

White House transition expert Karen Hult said the demand by President Trump for 46 U.S. attorneys to resign is unusual.
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