Archive for In the News
4/29/10
Governor McDonnell Highlights Legislation Focused on Making Virginia America’s MostVeteran-Friendly State
RICHMOND – In a ceremonial signing ceremony, Governor Bob McDonnell today highlighted 27 pieces of legislation, signaling his commitment to make Virginia the most veteran-friendly state in America. The Governor was joined on the South Portico of the Virginia Capitol by Paul Galanti, Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services, Major General Bob Newman, Commander of the National Guard, and Delegate Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights), as well as other bill patrons and veterans. The Governor served 21 years active duty and reserve in the U.S. More »
4/28/10
Governor McDonnell Announces Administration
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today announced a major initiative by his Administration aimed at reducing homelessness and expanding affordable housing in the Commonwealth. While touring the Better Housing Coalition’s Lincoln Mews apartments this morning, Governor Bob McDonnell announced the establishment of Virginia’s first executive housing policy framework, which will help guide the development of a housing policy to be announced in the fall. The Governor’s policy will address homelessness and expanding affordable housing, as well as workforce housing, economic development, healthy neighborhoods, effective coordination of transportation, environmental issues and other opportunities. The Governor intends to memorialize the housing policy framework in the next week. More »
4/27/10
Governor McDonnell and Northrop Grumman CEO
Governor Bob McDonnell will hold a press conference to formally announce Northrop Grumman’s move to Virginia TODAY, Tuesday, April 27th at 2:00 p.m. The Governor will be joined by Northrop Grumman CEO and President Wes Bush. More »
4/7/10
VITA Improvements
Good afternoon. I wanted to take a moment on behalf of the Governor to let you know about today’s announcement that promised changes at VITA have been completed. Let me begin by saying that we have heard and understand the many concerns raised that VITA and Northrop Grumman must be focused on its mission of better serving the technology needs of Virginia’s state workforce. More »
4/6/10
Governor issues Confederate History Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, all Virginians can appreciate the fact that when ultimately overwhelmed by the insurmountable numbers and resources of the Union Army, the surviving, imprisoned and injured Confederate soldiers gave their word and allegiance to the United States of America, and returned to their homes and families to rebuild their communities in peace, following the instruction of General Robert E. More »
4/6/10
4/1/10
Peace attends Groundbreaking for Natural Gas Line
CENTRAL VA – Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) today joined Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and officials from King William County, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and Virginia Natural Gas to celebrate a 12-mile natural gasline project along U.S. More »
3/24/10
SCC ORDERS $726 MILLION IN RATE REFUNDS AND CREDITS FOR DOMINION VIRGINIA POWER CUSTOMERS
RICHMOND — The State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved the resolution of several electric rate cases that result in benefits to Dominion Virginia Power customers of $726 million. Additionally, customers will receive a refund of higher interim base rates in effect since September 1, 2009 that could exceed $145 million, and refunds in two rate adjustment clauses that could exceed $9 million. More »
