Poll: Warner looks safe for 2014
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Not even Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell would give U.S. Sen. Mark Warner a serious run in 2014, according to a new poll from Public Policy Polling.
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NRCS funding available for 2013 programs
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The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service in Virginia has funding available for producers interested in improving the health and productivity of their land in 2013.
Auto dealers group endorses McDonnell transportation plan
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The Virginia Automobile Dealers Association has endorsed “Virginia’s Road to the Future,” the comprehensive, long-term transportation funding plan proposed by Gov. Bob McDonnell to inject $3.1 billion in road, rail and public transportation funding over the next five years.
Kaine calls for comprehensive proposals to reduce gun violence
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As Vice President Joe Biden continues his meetings with stakeholders this week in an effort to develop a new set of policies to reduce gun violence, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) today expressed his support for a specific and comprehensive set of proposals.
House Dems unveil voting, election reforms
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After a presidential election where tens of thousands of Virginia voters experienced long lines and several hour long delays at the polls, Democrats in the House of Delegates unveiled a wide array of election reforms at a morning press conference. The election reform package included instituting an Early Vote period, extending voting hours to 8 p.m., restoring voting rights, and a host of other measures to increase access to the ballot box.
Roads funding, texting penalties top AAA legislative agenda
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Safety and transportation funding continue to top the Virginia legislative efforts of AAA Mid-Atlantic, an advocate for motorists for over 100 years, and this year the funding crisis giant continues to stare down lawmakers as they seek to break a 20 year deadlock to adequately fund Virginia’s infrastructure.
Erik Curren: Local food will change your life
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Change your life? Really? If you think that food is food is food, that might sound like hype. Does it really matter whether your eggs came from California via a grocery store or from the Shenandoah Valley via a local farmer?
Hampton Roads chamber endorses McDonnell’s roads plan
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The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, representing nearly 2,000 companies that employ more than 280,000 individuals in 17 cities and counties in Southeast Virginia, has endorsed “Virginia’s Road to the Future”, the comprehensive, long-term transportation funding plan proposed by Gov. Bob McDonnell.
ACLU urges lawmakers to act on felon disenfranchisement reform
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The ACLU of Virginia on Thursday praised Gov. Bob McDonnell for his remarks during last night’s State of the Commonwealth address in which he showed support for legislation that would automatically restore civil rights for nonviolent offenders.
AAA: Gas will cost less in 2013
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Gasoline prices this year will be less expensive than in 2012 as a result of increased domestic oil production and lower demand, according to AAA. The national average price of gasoline should peak at $3.60-$3.80 per gallon barring any significant unanticipated events, which compares to a peak of $3.94 a gallon in 2012.
