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Governor McDonnell Announces Sales Tax Holiday to Help Citizens Prepare for Upcoming Hurricane Season

Administrator — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:45:31 +0000

RICHMOND – Wherever you live in Virginia, chances are you were affected by severe weather during the last year as the Commonwealth was hit by tornadoes, an earthquake and its aftershocks, and Hurricane Irene. More » Related posts:Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Irene Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency as Precaution [...] Related posts:

Governor McDonnell Signs SB 1 and HB 9 and Issues Executive Order

Administrator — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:30:16 +0000

Governor: “We will be sending every voter in Virginia a free voter card between now and Election Day to ensure they have at least one form of ID to bring with them to the polls. More » Related posts:BOLLING ISSUES MEMORANDUM OUTLINING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S POWER TO VOTE ON ISSUES COMING BEFORE THE SENATE Governor McDonnell [...] Related posts:

Commonwealth Posts 10.6 Percent Revenue Growth in April

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:49:06 +0000

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 »

Governor McDonnell Asks for Amendment Regarding Funding Formula for Area Agencies for the Aging to be Withdrawn

Administrator — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:41:29 +0000

RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell has officially asked for a budget amendment to be withdrawn that would have aligned state funding for Area Agencies for the Aging with recent census numbers.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 »

Virginia Natural Gas: Lanexa Information

Administrator — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:51:05 +0000

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Governor McDonnell Recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week in Virginia

Administrator — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:13:01 +0000

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 »

Governor McDonnell Signs Agriculture and Forestry Development Legislation

Administrator — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:10:27 +0000

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 »

Governor McDonnell Signs Bills to Fight Back Against Cancer

Administrator — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:45:58 +0000

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 » Related posts:Governor McDonnell Signs Legislation Supporting Virginia’s Growing Innovation Economy Governor Bob McDonnell Signs First Initiative of “Opportunity to Learn” Education Reform [...] Related posts:

Governor McDonnell Asks College Presidents to Utilize New State Funding to Help Limit Future Tuition Increases

Administrator — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:24:10 +0000

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 »

Join Delegate Peace for a New Kent Town Hall Meeting

Administrator — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:02:50 +0000

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