ACLU challenging residency requirement on candidate petitions
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The ACLU Voting Rights Project and the ACLU of Virginia today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Virginia law that imposes a state residency requirement
Search Results for voting
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Radtke: ACU shilling for Allen with endorsement
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Tea Party Republican Senate candidate Jamie Radtke blasted the American Conservative Union endorsement of George Allen today
American Conservative Union endorses Allen
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The American Conservative Union today endorsed George Allen for U.S. Senate, citing his extensive record of conservative leadership for fiscal responsibility, government transparency and accountability, and pro-life policies
McDonnell signs ag, forestry development bills
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Gov. Bob McDonnell signed agriculture and forestry development legislation passed during the recently concluded 2012 session of the General Assembly
Gloves come off at candidates forum
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Is the 2012 city election going to be about a long-dormant downtown-development issue, or about the current City Council’s decision to roll the dice on a $3.5 million parcel of land that Mayor Frank Lucente hopes will appreciate in value for resale in 20 years? That is the question heading into the home stretch toward…
Grant to increase focus on access for voters with disabilities
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The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities is pleased to announce an award of $30,000 to the State Board of Elections to increase the accessibility of the voting process to citizens with disabilities and seniors. Through this initiative, SBE will develop educational/outreach programs and materials designed to ensure that voters with disabilities and seniors are…
House GOP urges passage of state budget
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Ahead of tomorrow’s crucial vote on the Commonwealth’s Fiscal Year 2012-14 budget, House Republicans emphasized the importance of quickly passing Virginia’s biennial budget. House and Senate Budget conferees agreed to the conference report on the $85 billion budget before the Easter Holiday and localities, agencies and schools across the Commonwealth are waiting for final passage…
Chris Graham: Not all that enthusiastic about Obama
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And it’s not that hard for me to admit, actually. And no, I won’t be voting for Mitt Romney, or a third-party candidate, or sitting out the election altogether. But still, I wish I could vote for another candidate for president this November. My first choice would be Mark Warner, a close second Hillary Clinton,…
McDonnell takes action on 2012 legislation
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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…
Chris Graham: Somebody needs to be the grownup
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The ongoing state budget stalemate is going to continue to be ongoing until Democrats on one side and Republicans on the other come to the realization that somebody needs to be the grownup. And yes, it’s both sides that need to come to that realization. The nonsense that you hear from Richmond from Democrats blaming…
