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State revenue collections decreased by 2 percent in February over the prior year mainly due to one fewer deposit day. February is not generally a significant month for revenue collections. On a year-to-date basis, total revenue collections rose 5.5 percent through February, ahead of the annual forecast of 3.6 percent growth.
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The ACLU of Virginia and more than a dozen other groups concerned about voting rights today sent a letter to Governor Bob McDonnell urging him to veto legislation that imposes stricter identification requirements at the polls, which the groups expect will limit eligible voters’ access on Election Day.
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Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have found that a proposed alternative energy facility in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia might improve health risks related to water quality but contribute to air pollution.
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After rising for 36 consecutive days, the national average for a gallon of gas fell for three straight days (Feb. 23-25) at the beginning of the week, breaking the longest string of increases in nearly two years.
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In his State of the Union speech, President Obama focused on investing to create the, infrastructure, work environment and skills for good jobs and a thriving middle class. But, do you know how most jobs get created in America? The answer is small and microbusinesses.
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a new member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, continued his defense tour across Virginia today with stops in Staunton, Stafford and Quantico to discuss the harmful impact budget uncertainty and sequestration are already having on military readiness and the future of our national defense.
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I am going to be taking two of my grandchildren to the Barnum and Bailey Circus at the Richmond Coliseum tonight. It is really amazing how quickly the circus can move into its venue; amaze, entertain and hold in suspense its audience; and then pack up and move on.
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a new member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced Secretary of State John Kerry today at his first major foreign policy speech.
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Gov. Bob McDonnell sent a letter this morning to President Obama and Virginia’s congressional delegation calling for immediate action to prevent the implementation of the sequester.
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Prices at the pump continued their upward climb, although double digit weekly spikes have eased. Gas prices have climbed every day for the past 29 days, climbing 7 cents this week to a national average of $3.64 per gallon on Friday. In the past month, prices have jumped 35 cents and since February 1 prices have increased 18 cents. The national average price remains 12 cents above year ago prices, making prices the most expensive ever for this time of year.
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