Archive for In the News
5/15/12
Commonwealth Posts 10.6 Percent Revenue Growth in April
RICHMOND— Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that April revenue collections rose 10.6 percent over the same month a year ago. April is a significant month for revenue collections. In addition to regular collections of withholding and sales taxes, final payments for tax year 2011 and the first estimated payment for tax year 2012 were due from corporations on April 17. More »
5/14/12
Governor McDonnell Asks for Amendment Regarding Funding Formula for Area Agencies for the Aging to be Withdrawn
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell has officially asked for a budget amendment to be withdrawn that would have aligned state funding for Area Agencies for the Aging with recent census numbers. Instead, funding for the agencies will continue to be allocated in the same manner as prior years. More »
5/10/12
Governor McDonnell Recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week in Virginia
WEYERS CAVE – Governor Bob McDonnell has issued a proclamation recognizing Virginia Teacher Appreciation Week in the Commonwealth of Virginia. During the statewide “Virginia: Growing Strong” tour this week, the governor and members of his cabinet are holding 15 events with Virginia teachers and education professionals highlighting education in the Commonwealth. More »
5/10/12
Governor McDonnell Signs Agriculture and Forestry Development Legislation
WEYERS CAVE – During a visit to Cave View Farm in Weyers Cave today on his “Virginia: Growing Strong” statewide tour, Governor Bob McDonnell signed agriculture and forestry development legislation passed during the recently concluded 2012 session of the General Assembly. All four pieces are part of the Governor’s jobs and economic development legislative agenda. The Governor was joined by members of the General Assembly, representatives from the agriculture and forestry industries as well as local economic development associations and chambers of commerce. More »
4/30/12
Governor McDonnell Signs Bills to Fight Back Against Cancer
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today signed six pieces of legislation that expand the Commonwealth’s support for cancer research, treatment and education. The governor was joined by legislators, VCU President Dr. More »
4/24/12
Governor McDonnell Asks College Presidents to Utilize New State Funding to Help Limit Future Tuition Increases
RICHMOND – Following General Assembly passage of a biennial budget that provides over $230 million in new funding for Virginia’s higher education system, Governor Bob McDonnell is urging college presidents and boards to voluntarily endeavor to keep in-state tuition increases for the upcoming fall semester and beyond to the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index. More »
4/17/12
House Republicans Urge Passage of State Budget
RICHMOND, VA – 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. More »
4/16/12
Commonwealth Posts 7.6 Percent Revenue Growth in March
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that March general fund revenue collections rose 7.6 percent. The year over year increase was driven in large part by growth in sales and corporate income tax receipts. More »
