Archive for Press Releases

CENTRAL, VA- Virginia Indians will soon be recognized at the State Capitol for their contribution to the Commonwealth. Patroned by Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) and passed during the 2009 session, House Joint Resolution 680 expressed the General Assembly’s support for and called upon the Governor to establish a commemorative commission to honor the life, achievements, and legacy of Virginia Indians on the grounds of Capitol Square. More »

VHCF awarded $28, 399 to Access Now, a program which links the primary care which patients receive in safety net clinics to more advanced specialty care.  Access Now has over 800 physician volunteers who ensure that no patient goes without specialty care based on need for a willing provider. More »

Central VA – VA Free recently released its 2010 General Assembly report card.  Delegate Christopher K. Peace(R-Hanover) was pleased to receive a score of 91 percent on the legislative report which informs citizens on key business related votes taken by the General Assembly during the 2010 session.  Virginia FREE compiles annual voting records of all General Assembly members on important legislation affecting business and industry. More »

CENTRAL VA – At their annual housing awards dinner, Delegate Christopher K. More »

Central VA –Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) today announced that the New Kent County Airport was issued a grant agreement for capital improvements in the amount of $11,190. Funds were awarded by the Virginia Department of Aviation. More »

This Week in Richmond – 30 April 2010 from Carol Jennings on Vimeo. More »

CENTRAL VA –At the request of a resident of the 97th District, Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) recently asked for a formal written opinion from Attorney General Kenneth T. More »

Central Virginia – On Tuesday, at the Historic Wagner Farm in Chancellorsville, Virginia, Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) joined Governor Bob McDonnell, Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) and nearly 200 observers as McDonnell signed House Bill 717 into law.  HB 717 patroned by Peace establishes in the Code of Virginia a vehicle to pursue Civil War site preservation in the Commonwealth in advance of the state’s 2011 Sesquicentennial commemoration. More »

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 »

CENTRAL VA – In September of 2008, Congress lifted the federal moratoria on offshore exploration providing for a tremendous opportunity for the Commonwealth to begin investments that will reduce reliance on foreign sources of energy, while also helping to strengthen our economy.  These opportunities met bi-partisan support during the 2010 General Assembly session. More »