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Richmond Police Department Partners with Richmond Public Schools to light the way for Special Olympics Virginia. Local officers and students will take to the streets Friday in support of Special Olympics Virginia. The Richmond Police Department’s current academy class, led by Richmond Police Chief Tarasovic, and a group of local Richmond Public Schools students will […]

  Under Virginia law, persons sentenced to death have the right to choose their execution. The prisoners’ choice is by either electrocution or lethal injection. A House committee killed HB942 which would remove electrocution as a manner of execution for prisoners sentenced to death. If legal injection drugs are not available the prisoner will automatically die by […]

What is the role of Virginia Government?  If you are not sure get the answers here from the Administration of Government; Fair Employment Contracting Act; Taxation; Welfare Compensation; Juvenile Justice; Unemployment Compensation; Public Service Companies to Professions and Occupations. Code of Virginia: State Law, Court Opinion and US Code here “Laws are not emotional and […]

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. […]

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Lawyer, talk show hostess and author Star Jones has had a long and healthy career in the entertainment industry. As most people know if they’ve read…

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Healthcare Act by a 5-4 vote in chambers on Thursday afternoon. The decision means the huge overhaul, still only partly in effect, will proceed and pick up momentum over the next several years, affecting the way that countless Americans receive and pay for their personal medical care. The ruling […]

Today marks the three year anniversary of President Obama signing the Credit Card Reform Act into law. Credit card companies were charging hidden fees, duplicate fees, overdraft fees, extra charges and increased interest rates. The Credit Card Reform Act ended the predatory practices for consumers. Michael Blake recently worked at the White House as the Associate […]

Delegate Joseph “Joe” Morrissey is now licensed to practice law in Commonwealth of Virginia again. The Virginia Supreme Court reinstated Delegate Morrissey’s law license on Friday, April 27, 2012. The Supreme Court voted 4-3 to reinstate Morrissey’s license, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He had to meet certain requirements for reinstatement including passing the Virginia […]

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Since the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin case began, we all quickly became familiar with Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. This particular law allows citizens to protect themselves by any means if they feel threatened. Zimmerman claimed he was standing his ground when the Trayvon Martin shooting took place, yet it remains to be seen. Another very […]

  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 […]

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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 […]

  What is the role of Virginia Government?  If you are not sure get the answers here from the Administration of Government; Fair Employment Contracting Act; Taxation; Welfare Compensation; Juvenile Justice; Unemployment Compensation; Public Service Companies to Professions and Occupations. Code of Virginia: State Law, Court Opinion and US Code http://law.onecle.com/virginia/