Governor Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency for Virginia which authorizes state agencies to respond to the impact of the winter snowstorm conditions across the Commonwealth. To report a power outage call Dominion Virginia Power at 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357). Get additional storm updates at Dominion Virginia Power. Here is an excerpt from Governor McDonnell’s […]
UPDATE: It’s a first in Virginia, the full Senate voted in support of automatic restoration of rights for non-violent conviction felons but it did not pass in the House. The House Privileges and Elections Committee voted to table the bill with no likely passage for this General Assembly session. The 71st Governor of the Commonwealth […]
Governor Bob McDonnell is not at all pleased with a redistricting change supported by his fellow Republicans in the Virginia State Senate. Governor McDonnell says the surprise change is not a good way to conduct business. Republicans senate members voted 20-19 to create an additional majority minority district between Petersburg and Danville. Opponents say the […]
Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo inacted one of the toughest gun laws in nation history. Governor Cuomo signed the SAFE Act last week with semiautomatic weapons regulations and purchases, background checks, and gun registry. From the Desk of Governor Andrew Cuomo on the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE): Under the legislation, New York will be the first state […]
The House of Delegates Privileges and Elections Sub-Committee killed the restoration of rights measure today. Governor Bob McDonnell supports automatic restoration of rights for non violent convicted felons but House republicans do not. Governor Bob McDonnell said during State of the Commonwealth Address, just under a week ago, “While we have significantly improved and fast-tracked the […]
The 71st Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Bob McDonnell announced during the 2013 State of the Commonwealth Address that he supports automatic restoration of rights for non violent felons. Governor McDonnell said during his speech on Wednesday night at the State Capitol that his administration has now restored the civil rights of more […]
On Wednesday, January 9, the 71st Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Robert F. McDonnell will unveil his full legislative and budget agenda during the 2013 General Assembly Session. Governor McDonnell and I discussed a few highlights from the agenda including K-12 Education, Higher Education and Transportation. Governor McDonnell is calling for a two percent pay increase for […]
From Virginia’s Executive Mansion: Dear Friend: The First Lady and I would like to invite you to the annual Capitol Tree Lighting this Friday, December 7, 2012 at 5 p.m. on the South Portico of the Capitol in Richmond. This year, in addition to the tree lighting, we […]
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”. And, all politics are local. Register to vote, check your voter status or poll location, by visiting […]
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”. And, all politics are local. Register to vote, check your voter status or poll location, by visiting […]
Round 2: Who won the presidential debate? On the left, President Barack Obama and on the right Governor Mitt Romney. President Obama did come out swinging calling Romney’s 5-point plan, “a one-point plan”. One day after the attacks in Benghazi, the president called it “an act of terror” in the Rose Garden at the White […]
The first presidential debate was declared a victory by political pundits for Republican Presidential Nominee Governor Mitt Romney. President Obama was focused and stayed on message but the American people wanted him to be more aggressive and not assertive. There are two more presidential debates scheduled for October 16 and 22. On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 the […]
