Chris Peace

Commonwealth Posts 10.6 Percent Revenue Growth in April

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:49:06 +0000

RICHMOND— Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that April revenue collections rose 10.6 percent over the same month a year ago. April is a significant month for revenue collections. In addition to regular collections of withholding and sales taxes, final payments for tax year 2011 and the first estimated payment for tax year 2012 were due from corporations on April 17. More »

Governor McDonnell Asks for Amendment Regarding Funding Formula for Area Agencies for the Aging to be Withdrawn

Administrator — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:41:29 +0000

RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell has officially asked for a budget amendment to be withdrawn that would have aligned state funding for Area Agencies for the Aging with recent census numbers. Instead, funding for the agencies will continue to be allocated in the same manner as prior years. More »

Virginia Natural Gas: Lanexa Information

Administrator — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:51:05 +0000

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Governor McDonnell Recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week in Virginia

Administrator — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:13:01 +0000

WEYERS CAVE – Governor Bob McDonnell has issued a proclamation recognizing Virginia Teacher Appreciation Week in the Commonwealth of Virginia. During the statewide “Virginia: Growing Strong” tour this week, the governor and members of his cabinet are holding 15 events with Virginia teachers and education professionals highlighting education in the Commonwealth. More »

Governor McDonnell Signs Agriculture and Forestry Development Legislation

Administrator — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:10:27 +0000

WEYERS CAVE – During a visit to Cave View Farm in Weyers Cave today on his “Virginia: Growing Strong” statewide tour, Governor Bob McDonnell signed agriculture and forestry development legislation passed during the recently concluded 2012 session of the General Assembly. All four pieces are part of the Governor’s jobs and economic development legislative agenda. The Governor was joined by members of the General Assembly, representatives from the agriculture and forestry industries as well as local economic development associations and chambers of commerce. More »

Peace Progress: May 2012 Edition

Administrator — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:20:27 +0000

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Governor Announces Planning Grant Awards As A Result of Peace Education Reform Measure

Administrator — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:22:07 +0000

Central Virginia- Building upon his successful legislation in 2010, Delegate Chris Peace successfully patroned a second phase of the Governor’s “Opportunity to Learn” legislation in 2012 with House Bill 765 to allow for private institutions of higher education in Virginia to operate a college partnership laboratory school. More » Related posts:Peace Education Reform Measure Clears [...] Related posts:

Governor McDonnell Signs Bills to Fight Back Against Cancer

Administrator — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:45:58 +0000

RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today signed six pieces of legislation that expand the Commonwealth’s support for cancer research, treatment and education. The governor was joined by legislators, VCU President Dr. More » Related posts:Governor McDonnell Signs Legislation Supporting Virginia’s Growing Innovation Economy Governor Bob McDonnell Signs First Initiative of “Opportunity to Learn” Education Reform [...] Related posts:

Governor McDonnell Asks College Presidents to Utilize New State Funding to Help Limit Future Tuition Increases

Administrator — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:24:10 +0000

RICHMOND – Following General Assembly passage of a biennial budget that provides over $230 million in new funding for Virginia’s higher education system, Governor Bob McDonnell is urging college presidents and boards to voluntarily endeavor to keep in-state tuition increases for the upcoming fall semester and beyond to the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index. More »

Delegate Peace Receives A Grade from State Chamber for Support of Business

Administrator — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:02:42 +0000

Central Virginia – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce recently released its 2012 General Assembly report card. Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) was pleased to receive a score of 98 percent on the legislative report which informs citizens on key business related votes taken by the General Assembly during the 2012 session. The Virginia Chamber compiles annual voting records of all General Assembly members on important legislation affecting business and industry. More »