Archive for In the News
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 »
3/17/10
Governor Bob McDonnell Signs First Initiative of “Opportunity to Learn” Education Reform Agenda
CHARLOTTESVILLE -College Partnership Laboratory Schools are public, nonsectarian schools established by a public institution of higher education operating in the Commonwealth and operating a teacher education program approved by the Board of Education. More »
3/14/10
HB 30—A BUDGET VICTORY FOR CONSERVATIVES
Size of Government Shrinks—for the first time in recent memory, the budget adopted today is SMALLER than the last budget. In fact, the 2010-2012 Biennial Budget returns Virginia to 2006 spending levels. More »
