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Gov. Bob McDonnell today signed, without any vetoes, the final caboose budget for FY 2012

Stone Village, Bridgewater College’s village-style residences that were constructed to conform to an internationally recognized green building certification system, is now LEED certified

The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors today approved an operating budget of $920 million that maintains the university’s commitment to academic quality and student success

Five RV’s pulled into a scenic location behind Wayne Hills Baptist church this weekend after traveling over 1,900 miles to get here. The group of RV missionaries was here to do a job. The task was to start to build a Habitat home and get it to the “dried in” stage – which means the…

Gov. Bob McDonnell announced today that Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC) will make an initial investment of approximately $10 million to establish an operation in Alleghany County. The company will manufacture encapsulated ingredients for global applications in animal nutrition and health products, creating 55 new jobs over the next two to three years.

On the 18th day of April, about six weeks after the procedural resolution called for the passage of a budget, Virginia’s General Assembly, together for a Veto Session, finally passed a budget. There is much in the budget to like, some items not to like, and signs for the future that are very worrisome.

Gov. Bob McDonnell has taken executive action on legislation passed by the General Assembly during the 2012 session. McDonnell amended two pieces of legislation that were part of his “Opportunity to Learn” K-12 education agenda. Further, Governor McDonnell amended two key pieces of his transportation agenda – the Comprehensive Port of Virginia Promotion and Reform…

The State Senate voted 35-4 on Monday to pass a budget that adds millions to support public schools, reduce the cost of tolls, help families who have suffered during the foreclosure crisis, and protect the safety net that supports the most vulnerable Virginians. “I’m pleased the Senate has passed this budget, which better funds our…

Senate Democrats are claiming success in a budget vote by the Finance Committee that provides for more funding for public schools, families who have suffered during the foreclosure crisis, and Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens. “We made this budget a lot better in terms of health and human services and public education. It was a cooperative…
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