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Virginia Indian Commemorative Commission Welcomes input of CultureWorks and VCU

Administrator — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:42:07 +0000

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 »

Grant Funds to Support Health Care for Uninsured

Administrator — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:58:52 +0000

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 »

Delegate Peace Receives Score of 91 on 2010 Business Legislative Report Card

Administrator — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:28:42 +0000

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 »

Peace Presented Housing Leadership Award by the Virginia Housing Coalition

Administrator — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:27:53 +0000

CENTRAL VA – At their annual housing awards dinner, Delegate Christopher K. More » Related posts:Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce “Help Housing Now” Legislation Delegate Chris Peace receives Child Advocate Award from the Virginia Council for Private Education Peace Receives Rookie of the Year Award from the Virginia Sheriff’s Association Related posts:

State Grant Funding Awarded to New Kent County Airport

Administrator — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:31:01 +0000

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 » Related posts:State Funding Increased for New Kent County Airport Delegate Attends Airport Road Connector Groundbreaking Local Healthcare Program Receives [...] Related posts:

Delegate Peace on PBS’s “This Week in Richmond”

Administrator — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:29:24 +0000

This Week in Richmond – 30 April 2010 from Carol Jennings on Vimeo. More » Related posts:Delegate to Serve on Richmond Habitat Board of Directors Delegate Participates in Metro Richmond Transportation Meeting Hanover to Gain Seat on Richmond Metropolitan Authority Related posts:

Attorney General Cuccinelli issues official opinion on E-cigarette

Administrator — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:18:02 +0000

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 » Related posts:Attorney General-elect Ken Cuccinelli Announces Transition Team Assembly Rejects Intrusive and Overly-Broad Amendments to Smoking Bill Statement of Attorney General Bob McDonnell on Lee-Jackson Day Related posts:

Peace joins Governor at signing of Civil War Preservation Bill

Administrator — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:09:14 +0000

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 »

Peace attends Groundbreaking for Natural Gas Line

Administrator — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:40:10 +0000

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 » Related posts:Delegate Attends Airport Road Connector Groundbreaking Peace attends Broadband Bill Signing Peace Family Attends King William Springfest Related posts:

Bit by Bit: Off-Shore Exploration Gets Major Boost

Administrator — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:52:43 +0000

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 »