Governor Bob McDonnell announced on May 29, 2013 that his administration will grant automatic restoration for nonviolent felons on an individualized basis. McDonnell believes in second chances and therefore will make the process easier. Are you eligible for automatic restoration of rights for a nonviolent felony offense? *Must have completed your sentence *Must have […]
Governor Bob McDonnell has announced the dates for Virginia’s tax free holiday, August 2-4, 2013. The 5 percent sales tax will not be imposed on school supplies that are 20 dollars or less and clothing and footwear 100 dollars or less. Parents, students and educators the sales tax is exempt on school supplies as binder pockets, book […]
Governor Bob McDonnell has announced the dates for Virginia’s tax free holiday, August 2-4, 2013. The 5 percent sales tax will not be imposed on school supplies that are 20 dollars or less and clothing and footwear 100 dollars or less. Parents, students and educators the sales tax is exempt on school supplies as binder pockets, book bags, calculators, […]
Governor Bob McDonnell announced Wednesday the dates for Virginia’s tax free holiday, August 2-4, 2013. The 5 percent sales tax will not be imposed on school supplies that are 20 dollars or less and clothing and footwear 100 dollars or less. Parents, students and educators the sales tax is exempt on school supplies as binder pockets, book bags, […]
One of Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s twin sons was arrested and charged with public intoxication. His son 21 year old Sean McDonnell was arrested Saturday at 1:19 a.m. according to Charlottesville Police. Sean McDonnell was arrested on foot while walking on Wertland Street near University Corner, which is located across the street from the University of Virginia campus. […]
Governor McDonnell announced on May 29, 2013 a transition from an application process to an automatic restoration process for non-violent felons. The enactment date for this transition is July 15, 2013. The Rolling for Freedom Project and other organizations will travel across Richmond and Central Virginia seeking nonviolent felons for restoration on rights on an […]
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced on Wednesday at the Cedar Street Church of God that he will grant automatic restoration of rights for nonviolent felons on an individualized basis. Candidates for the process must complete sentence, probation and parole; payment of all court costs, fines, restitution, and completion of court-ordered conditions,and have no pending […]
The Constitution of Virginia declares that “no person who has been convicted of a felony shall be qualified to vote unless his civil rights have been restored by the Governor or other appropriate authority.” Governor McDonnell streamlined the current process in 2010 by declaring a restoration of rights decision within 60 days of the submitted […]
Virginia has an election every year which means the peoples’ voice should be heard on issues of healthcare, education, civil rights, justice, jobs and medicare. Every aspect of your life is decided on at the “stroke of a vote”. There are two contenders in the Virginia governor’s race for 2013 Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Ken Cuccinelli. […]
Virginia highways and railways will get makeovers. Governor Bob McDonnell signed HB 2313, the transporation bill into law this week and immediate action is underway. The Richmond region will receive 148-million for rail projects and 774-million for highway construction, including 62-million for improvements on the popular Interstate 64 – Interstate 95 overlap area in Richmond. […]
The 2013 General Assembly Session ended two weeks ago and thousands of bills were sent Governor Bob McDonnell’s desk to be signed into law. Virginia new laws will go into effect on July 1, 2013. The State Senate is signing off on Governor McDonnell’s amendments to a texting while driving measure. The amendments slashed the fines in half which were part […]
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s deadline to veto or amend bills passed by the General Assembly has come and gone. McDonnell amended the controversial transporation bill in response to claims there could be legal challenges, and he changed verbage in the budget bill to clarify what the state considers Medicaid reform and expansion under the […]
