Broad bipartisan support for McDonnell budget, legislative amendments

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As the 2013 General Assembly session draws to a close, the overwhelming majority of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s 2013 legislative agenda passed with strong bipartisan support, leading to the passage of the first sustainable and long-term transportation funding and reform package in 27 years, and sweeping K-12 education reforms. The House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia approved 88 percent of the amended bills the governor sent down.

Report: Food hubs pioneering varied local distribution systems

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In the past decade dozens of local food hubs have sprung up around the country, and Virginia is home to several pioneering organizations. The name describes what the organizations do: act as central hubs or distribution points for farmers selling local foods, particularly to large, institutional buyers. And because each local food marketing situation is…

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Tim Kaine introduces first Senate bill

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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a member of the Armed Services Committee, today announced his first bill, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, at the American Legion Headquarters in Richmond. The bill will help ease the transition of service members from active duty to the civilian workforce by improving the alignment of skills acquired in the military…