Tag Archives: Gov. Bob McDonnell

  • Politics

    General Assembly bill may not give teachers raises after all

    It was heralded by lawmakers as a victory for teachers. The passage of an amended state budget that raised teacher salaries by two percent.

  • News Richmond City Schools

    Richmond schools give students extra incentive to read

    Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones and Governor Bob McDonnell teamed up Monday to launch the “Earning by Learning” in City elementary schools.

  • News cuccinelli

    Cuccinelli: Part of transportation bill is unconstitutional

    Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says part of the state’s landmark transportation legislation compromise, which includes Medicaid expansion, is unconstitutional.

  • News Gov. Bob McDonnell State of Emergency

    Winter storm prompts gov. to declare state of emergency

    Gov. Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth as a winter storm continues to bear down on Virginia.

  • Politics

    Senate to vote Saturday on historic transportation bill

    In a sharply divided House of Delegates, lawmakers give the green light to Governor Bob McDonnell’s comprehensive transportation plan.

  • Politics NEWS >.EDUCATION >> School classroom/ text books

    McDonnell’s Educator Fairness Act passes Senate

    Part of Governor Bob McDonnell’s Education Reform plan is heading to his desk to be signed into law.

  • Politics

    Educators opposed to school rankings changes

    Bills changing how the state ranks its schools have cleared both chambers.

  • Politics

    Hybrid owners protest Va. transportation plan

    Hybrid engines do not roar, but thanks to megaphones their message to legislators was loud and clear.

  • News healthcarelaw

    UPDATE: Virginia granted extension for health care decision

    Virginia lawmakers now have until Dec. 14 to decide how to move forward in compliance with the Affordable Health Care Act.

  • News McDonnell

    McDonnell drops by gas station; criticizes Obama’s energy policies

    McDonnell held a news conference at Bert’s Buck Stop in Richmond to address the matter.

  • News

    Gov. Bob McDonnell takes podium at RNC

    Gov. Bob McDonnell tried to get the focus back on the economy while speaking at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night.

  • News Storms rake Virginia neighborhood

    Storm deaths rise to 13, some still without power

    Governor Bob McDonnell said another person has died in connection to last weekend’s powerful storms.