Archive for In the News
12/15/11
Let me know your thoughts on this proposal: “Governor McDonnell to Propose Largest Employer Contribution to VRS in History”
RICHMOND – Building on the important reforms to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which passed the General Assembly during the 2010 and 2011 Sessions, Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that his proposed biennial budget will recommend a total of $2.21 billion in employer contributions to state employee and teacher funds by state and local governments – the largest employer contribution to VRS in history. More »
12/3/11
Governor McDonnell Announces Civil War Battlefield Preservation Grants
RICHMOND – In recognition of the kick-off year for the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, Governor Bob McDonnell today announced 10 state grant awards to organizations working to conserve historic battlefield lands for present and future generations of Americans. More »
11/30/11
Let Delegate Peace know your thoughts on government reform issues
Delegate Peace would like to hear from you. He is soliciting feedback on the Governor’s government reform proposals. More »
11/14/11
Commonwealth Posts 3.1 Percent Revenue Growth in October
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that October revenue collections increased by 3.1 percent over the prior year. This is the 19th month out of the last 20 in which state revenue collections exceeded the previous year’s amount. More »
10/17/11
Poll shows by more than 3-1, Virginians are happy with what’s going on in the state compared to the country.
Today Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) issued the following statement highlighting last week’s Quinnipiac University poll in the Commonwealth. More »
9/28/11
Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on the Passing of Former Senator Elmon T. Gray
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today following news of the passing of former Senator Elmon T. Gray. More »
9/22/11
Virginia Authors Chronicle History of Governor’s Mansion
RICHMOND – In 2013, Virginia’s Executive Mansion—the oldest occupied governor’s residence in all the fifty states—marks its 200th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, the Citizens Advisory Council for Interpreting and Furnishing the Executive Mansion is planning a yearlong series of special events at the mansion and on Capitol Square, capped by the publication of an official bicentennial history of Virginia’s “First House” – a must-read for lovers of Virginia’s proud past. More »
