Friday, May 3 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-05-03 22:05:59 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, when it comes to creating new gun laws- many gun rights supporters argue the laws currently on the books aren't enforced enough. When it comes to backgroundMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, when it comes to creating new gun laws- many gun rights supporters argue the laws currently on the books aren't enforced enough.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-05-02 19:12:44 GMT
A Richmond judge allowed Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to remove himself and his office from an embezzlement case involving the Executive Chef. Cuccinelli had filed a motion to withdraw fromMore >>
A Richmond judge allowed Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to remove himself and his office from an embezzlement case involving the Executive Chef.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-05-01 21:26:07 GMT
A judge will hear arguments Thursday on whether state Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli can remove his office from a case that's become a political scandal. The FBI is even asking questions, and it allMore >>
A judge will hear arguments Thursday on whether state Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli can remove his office from a case that's become a political scandal. The FBI is even asking questions, and it all started with a cook in the kitchen.More >>
The Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe is on the air. He released his first television ad this morning. It begins airing statewide in Virginia on Thursday.More >>
Governor Bob McDonnell took to WTOP radio this morning for his regular ‘Ask the Governor" segment and answered questions about the Washington Post report that broke the news that he and members of his family are under investigation by the FBI.More >>
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell speaks on WTOP radio's Ask the Governor program about the FBI investigation into his relationship with Star Scientific.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-03-29 21:59:15 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, Virginia Beach Congressman Scott Rigell has taken some heat because of his stance on gun issues. The National Association for Gun Rights is on the attack withMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, Virginia Beach Congressman Scott Rigell has taken some heat because of his stance on gun issues. The National Association for Gun Rights is on the attack with his tough ad about his record on the second amendment.More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-03-22 21:41:36 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia Report- Governor Bob McDonnell continues to beat back criticism of his recently passed plan to fund transportation. Much of that flack comes from his fellow conservatives. AmongMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia Report- Governor Bob McDonnell continues to beat back criticism of his recently passed plan to fund transportation. Much of that flack comes from his fellow conservatives.More >>
Friday, March 15 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-03-15 22:14:44 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report - Governor Bob McDonnell is learning governing is different from campaigning. On the campaign trail in 2009, McDonnell repeatedly promised he would not raiseMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report - Governor Bob McDonnell is learning governing is different from campaigning.More >>
Friday, February 22 2013 6:03 PM EST2013-02-22 23:03:56 GMT
Henrico's Eric Cantor recently gave a major policy speech where he outlined his policy vision as House Majority Leader. He gave a passionate plea for a reform of the Medicare system and used this statisticMore >>
Henrico's Eric Cantor recently gave a major policy speech where he outlined his policy vision as House Majority Leader. He gave a passionate plea for a reform of the Medicare system. More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 11:35 PM EST2013-02-22 04:35:57 GMT
The countdown is on. The deadline for immediate and deep federal cuts is March 1st - next Friday. Already the real cost of its implementation is starting to be felt. "Sequester" is a word being tossedMore >>
"Sequester" is a word being tossed around as a game piece by political leaders, but we are now starting to see the real impact these mandatory cuts will have, especially in Virginia.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 5:46 PM EST2013-02-21 22:46:24 GMT
A year after some of the biggest names in the Republican Party went missing from Super Tuesday ballots, Virginia will now lower the threshold for candidates to compete in the Commonwealth's presidentialMore >>
A year after some of the biggest names in the Republican Party went missing from Super Tuesday ballots, Virginia will now lower the threshold for candidates to compete in the Commonwealth's presidential primary.More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 11:23 PM EST2013-02-21 04:23:01 GMT
The General Assembly has approved broad new requirements when it comes to the identification you'll be asked to show when you cast your ballot. This change comes just one year after the General AssemblyMore >>
The General Assembly has approved broad new requirements when it comes to the identification you'll be asked to show when you cast your ballot.More >>
Nine of the thirteen members of Virginia's Congressional Delegation wrote to President Barack Obama, House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid asking for a speedy, bi-partisan solution to the budget sequester showdown.More >>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 10:06 PM EST2013-02-14 03:06:06 GMT
A plan to create a long-term funding solution for the state's transportation infrastructure takes a big step forward. The Senate has passed a transportation plan, but their version is quite a bit differentMore >>
A plan to create a long-term funding solution for the state's transportation infrastructure takes a big step forward.More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 10:48 PM EST2013-02-06 03:48:09 GMT
A move in the Virginia Senate to offer up an alternative to Governor McDonnell's transportation plan has failed. That means as the General Assembly moves into cross over day, just one version of the planMore >>
A move in the Virginia Senate to offer up an alternative to Governor McDonnell's transportation plan has failed.More >>
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Henrico), the House Majority Leader, gave a major speech today in Washington, D.C. outlining his vision for the future of the Republican Party and hinting at his priorities for the upcoming two years.More >>
A new connections emerged today between the doctor at the center of a controversy surrounding New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D) and Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic nominee for governor of Virginia. More >>
Friday, February 1 2013 5:30 PM EST2013-02-01 22:30:23 GMT
The battle over education funding is always one of the biggest topics at the General Assembly. Democratic leader David Toscano claims, "we spend less per student today than we did in 2008." Is that true?More >>
The battle over education funding is always one of the biggest topics at the General Assembly. Democratic leader David Toscano claims, "we spend less per student today than we did in 2008."More >>
You can't even buy it in a book store yet, but a series of excerpts from Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's new book: "The Last Line of Defense: The New Fight for American Liberty," is already becoming a major issue. More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 10:40 PM EST2013-01-31 03:40:09 GMT
The governor's plan to revamp the way the state pays for transportation clears a key hurdle. The House finance committee approved the governor's plan with bi-partisan support. The governor's plan wouldMore >>
The governor's plan to eliminate the gas tax and replace it with an increase in sales tax clears a key hurdle. More >>
It has become the most controversial topic in the 2013 Virginia General Assembly: an attempt by the Senate GOP to push through a revision to the 2012 redistricting plan. Cuccinelli says he must remain impartial should the bill become law and face a legal challenge.More >>
Monday, January 21 2013 5:15 PM EST2013-01-21 22:15:07 GMT
Even though this is President Obama's second Inauguration, it hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of the people we met who came to watch this second round of history take place. We met many people who traveledMore >>
Even though this is President Obama's second Inauguration, it hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of the people we met who came to watch this second round of history take place. We met many people who traveled from places like Richmond, Petersburg, and Chesterfield, because they wanted to be here in person today, and wouldn't have missed it for the world.More >>
Friday, January 18 2013 5:39 PM EST2013-01-18 22:39:41 GMT
The battle of uranium mining is one of the hottest in this year's General Assembly. The expectations for what uranium could bring are a big part of the conversation. Patrick Wales of Virginia UraniumMore >>
Patrick Wales of Virginia Uranium claims there's "20 times" more energy in a proposed southside uranium mine than all the oil estimated to be off Virginia's coast. Is that true?More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 5:44 PM EST2012-12-21 22:44:29 GMT
If you spend much time in northern Virginia, you probably would not be surprised by this claim by Governor Bob McDonnell. At a recent press conference, the governor called northern Virginia the most heavilyMore >>
If you spend much time in northern Virginia, you probably would not be surprised by this claim by Governor Bob McDonnell. At a recent press conference, the governor called northern Virginia the most heavily trafficked region in America. Traffic in the D.C. metro is tough, but is it the worst? More >>
Friday, December 14 2012 8:20 AM EST2012-12-14 13:20:42 GMT
The holidays are a time for everyone and this Friday all pets and pet owners are invited to come out to Richmond's Shockoe slip. The annual Blessing of the Animals is a tradition that brings dozens ofMore >>
The holidays are a time for everyone and this Friday all pets and pet owners are invited to come out to Richmond's Shockoe slip. More >>
Friday, December 7 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-12-08 04:00:20 GMT
He may be the most well known candidate in the race for governor but his celebrity has nothing to do with politics. Tareq Salahi is better known as part of the infamous duo that crashed a White House stateMore >>
He may be the most well known candidate in the race for governor but his celebrity has nothing to do with politics. Tareq Salahi is better known as part of the infamous duo that crashed a White House state dinner.More >>
Wednesday, December 5 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-12-06 04:00:20 GMT
Eleven months before Virginia elects its next governor and we now have a clear picture as to who the top two choices will be. The eyes of America are on Virginia as one of only two states to elect a governorMore >>
Eleven months before Virginia elects its next governor and we now have a clear picture as to who the top two choices will be. The eyes of America are on Virginia as one of only two states to elect a governorMore >>
Friday, November 16 2012 5:22 PM EST2012-11-16 22:22:11 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report - we are going to get a status update on some of the promises Governor Bob McDonnell has made. Politifact is tracking 41 different promises made by McDonnellMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report - we are going to get a status update on some of the promises Governor Bob McDonnell has made.More >>
Which president had the first telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've been president.More >>
Do you know which president was the first to have a telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've held the highest office in the United States.More >>
The 2012 election may be over, but not all may be lost for Republicans looking for love. Thanks to chemistry.com, you can find your political equal in these cities.More >>
Republicans lost the 2012 presidential election, but not all may be lost for members of the GOP looking for love. Chemistry.com lists the cities they are most likely to find their political equal.More >>
Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office.More >>
Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office. Here's a look at some of the inaugurations for years past. More >>
The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided an endless amount of viral internet memes as well as the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>
The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided enough memorable moments - one in particular about the Navy - to create an endless amount of viral internet memes. It also was the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>
The president and CEO of The Associated Press says the government's seizure of AP journalists' phone records was "unconstitutional" and already has had a chilling effect on newsgathering.More >>
The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not...More >>
In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.More >>
In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.More >>
President Barack Obama is delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College, the historically black, all-male institution that counts Martin Luther King Jr. among its alumni.More >>
President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from...More >>
Syrian activists say government airstrikes and heavy shelling of a strategic town near the Lebanese border have killed at least 16 people, including rebel fighters.More >>
Syrian troops pushed into a rebel-held town near the Lebanese border on Sunday, fighting house-to-house and bombing from the air as President Bashar Assad tried to strengthen his grip on a strategic strip of land running...More >>
Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier headed to India on Sunday for his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and...More >>
Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier visited India on Sunday on his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and boost...More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:56:28 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report we get a status check on Governor McDonnell's term in office. When he ran for office the governor made a promise to help increase the number of babies born healthyMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report we get a status check on Governor McDonnell's term in office.More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-04-12 22:03:42 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, Congressman Bobby Scott doesn't like the budget proposed by Republican House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan. Scott in particular is upset about Ryan's plans for theMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, Congressman Bobby Scott doesn't like the budget proposed by Republican House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan. Scott in particular is upset about Ryan's plans for the Obama Health Care Reform Plan.More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 11:23 PM EST2013-02-21 04:23:01 GMT
The General Assembly has approved broad new requirements when it comes to the identification you'll be asked to show when you cast your ballot. This change comes just one year after the General AssemblyMore >>
The General Assembly has approved broad new requirements when it comes to the identification you'll be asked to show when you cast your ballot.More >>
Friday, February 8 2013 7:28 PM EST2013-02-09 00:28:16 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report Governor Bob McDonnell would like to get rid of the state's gas tax and replace it with a bump in the state sales tax to help pay for transportation. Senate MinorityMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report Governor Bob McDonnell would like to get rid of the state's gas tax and replace it with a bump in the state sales tax to help pay for transportation. Senate Minority Leader Dick Saslaw doesn't think the plan will work.More >>
Friday, February 1 2013 9:17 PM EST2013-02-02 02:17:49 GMT
Governor McDonnell is enlisting some star power to push his public school grading scale. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is backing the governor's plan to rate schools on an A to F scale. The SunshineMore >>
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is backing the governor's plan to rate schools on an A to F scale. The Sunshine State implemented a similar system when Bush was governor.More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 10:40 PM EST2013-01-31 03:40:09 GMT
The governor's plan to revamp the way the state pays for transportation clears a key hurdle. The House finance committee approved the governor's plan with bi-partisan support. The governor's plan wouldMore >>
The governor's plan to eliminate the gas tax and replace it with an increase in sales tax clears a key hurdle. More >>
It has become the most controversial topic in the 2013 Virginia General Assembly: an attempt by the Senate GOP to push through a revision to the 2012 redistricting plan. Cuccinelli says he must remain impartial should the bill become law and face a legal challenge.More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 5:18 PM EST2013-01-15 22:18:43 GMT
The House of Delegates confirmed Tracy Thorne-Begland's nomination for a judgeship, less than a year after his bid was voted down. 66 delegates voted in favor of his nomination, 28 voted against it andMore >>
The House of Delegates confirmed Tracy Thorne-Begland's nomination for a judgeship, less than a year after his bid was voted down.More >>
Friday, January 11 2013 9:17 AM EST2013-01-11 14:17:10 GMT
Governor Bob McDonnell had his last chance tonight to encourage the General Assembly to enact broad reforms that would last long after he leaves office. The governor is hoping to stake his legacy on twoMore >>
Governor Bob McDonnell had his last chance tonight to encourage the General Assembly to enact broad reforms that would last long after he leaves office.More >>
Friday, January 11 2013 9:16 AM EST2013-01-11 14:16:36 GMT
Virginia's General Assembly is back to work in Richmond. On the docket are a number of issues that could directly impact you. If you drive a car, buy something in a store or go to the doctor your lifeMore >>
Virginia's General Assembly is back to work in Richmond. On the docket are a number of issues that could directly impact you.More >>
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