Archive for In the News
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 »
9/12/11
The Republican Party of King William County
Dean Collings, Republican candidate for the King William Board of Supervisors 4th District and Cecil Schools, Independent incumbent running for re-election in the King William Board of Supervisors 3rd District will share their views on Business and Economic Development, Emergency Services, and other issues important to the county. Their remarks will be followed by a question and answer period. More »
8/25/11
Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Irene
RICHMOND — Governor Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in Virginia in preparation for Hurricane Irene, which is anticipated to affect the Commonwealth over the weekend. Depending on the storm’s final track, there is the potential for flooding from both rainfall and storm surge in the eastern part of the state. More »
8/19/11
Speaker Howell Statement Regarding Governor McDonnell’s Announcement of $544.8 Million for FY 2011 in Agency Savings and Surplus
RICHMOND, VA - Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates William J. More »
8/16/11
Virginia Named Top Pro-Business State for 2011 by National Study
RICHMOND – Virginia has been named the most pro-business state in the country by the Pollina Corporate Real Estate study: “Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States for 2011: The Rise of the West.” Virginia won the 2011 top-ranking by the largest margin in the history of the study. More »
