Governor Writes: “I remain very concerned about the affordability of post-secondary education for the young people of Virginia…..I need your leadership now in holding down in-state tuition and fee increases.” RICHMOND – Following General Assembly passage of a biennial budget that provides over $230 million in new funding for Virginia’s higher education system, Governor […]
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s proposed $85 billion budget plan introduced during the opening session of the 2012 Virginia General Assembly finally passed after the fourth try. The General Assembly ended the 2012 session in early March with no budget. Lawmakers reconvened weeks later to work on budget negotiations but still no agreement. The senate democrats […]
I am Clovia “Miss Community” Lawrence with headline news for Friday, April 13, 2012 A 12 year old girl of Chesterfield County remains in the hospital in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night. The girl was walking with her friends at the median on Robious Road and Woodman Drive. The friends stood […]
Here is the latest in the news: There is a new health system in place for Richmond Public Schools. The school division has named the initiative effort “Fit for Life”. As part of the initiative, Richmond students will be required to get wellness screenings in the third, fifth and ninth grades. Pay stations are coming to […]
The 71st Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Robert F. McDonnell is the special guest on Community Conversations with Miss Community this Saturday at 9 a.m. on 99.3 and 105.7 Kiss fm or stream live at www.kissrichmond.com Governor Bob McDonnell will discuss Virginia’s one billion dollar surplus; how his legislative agenda passed by 88% in the General Assembly […]
The 71st Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Robert F. McDonnell is the special guest on Community Conversations with Miss Community this Saturday at 9 a.m. on 99.3 and 105.7 Kiss fm or stream live at www.kissrichmond.com Governor Bob McDonnell will discuss Virginia’s one billion dollar surplus; how his legislative agenda passed by 88% in the General Assembly […]
Governor Bob McDonnell will discuss his legislative agenda on Community Conversations this Saturday morning at 9 on 99.3 and 105.7 Kiss Fm. Please stream us live at www.kissrichmond.com. Governor Bob McDonnell’s agenda includes dual enrollment where as students in high school can be enrolled in college at the same time. There are 123 schools during […]
Here is the latest in the news: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a small business bill by a 390-23 margin. The bill would provide small businesses access to capitol for expansion without the red tape. Governor Bob McDonnell’s proposed changes to teachers and principal contracts was sent back to committee for more study. The education bill was killed in […]
The Virginia General Assembly House and Senate republicans voted unanimously in support of the “ultrasound” bill. Governor Bob McDonnell signed HB462 into law on March 7, 2012 and will go into effect on July 1, 2012. Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today after signing HB462. “The issue of abortion raises passionate feelings among […]
UPDATE: It’s official the amended “ultrasound probe” bill has passed in the House of Delegates and will had to Governor Bob McDonnell’s desk to be signed into law. The “ultrasound probe” law will take effect on July 1, 2012. The House passed the bill by a 64-35 margin. Delegate Joe Morrissey, District 74, Virginia […]
First Lady Maureen McDonnell is planning a year long celebration for the Executive Mansion’s 200th Anniversary with special events, exhibits and programs. If you know former descendants of former “First Family” or of someone who worked in the Mansion, they are looking for you to be a part of the Anniversary. Get more details at www.executivemansion.virginia.gov […]
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is wearing a new hat. He has been named chairman of the Rebublican Govenors Association. The present head of the association , Rick Perry, has stepped down to run for President. This gives McDonnell a national platform however he contends that he will complete his term as VA governor but will be willing […]
