Controversy surrounds Va. plan to build $1.4 billion toll road
The new highway would run between Petersburg and Suffolk, a stretch with relatively light traffic.
Bolling opposes lifting ban on uranium mining in Va.
Cites potential impact on business, environment as reason against lifting the state’s 30-year moratorium.
McDonnell chooses federal health exchange — for now
Virginia governor could later choose to blend the federal model with state-based one.
Va. parties lob union, abortion queries
Dems, GOP try to put rivals on the spot on right-to-work, ‘personhood’
Santorum to endorse Cuccinelli
Former Republican presidential candidate to give nod to attorney general in Virginia governor’s race.
Kaine gets seats on Armed Services, Foreign Relations panels
Armed Services Committee seat ensures that Virginia and its huge military presence will continue to have a voice on the key panel.
Va. bill seeks to guarantee secret union ballot
The measure comes as Michigan curbs union powers.
McDonnell wants end to budget ‘gimmick’
Governor to propose freeing more merchants from early sales tax payments.
Norquist warns against gas tax change
Tax hawk tells Va. legislators tying tax to inflation violates anti-tax pledge.
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Reston’s Shadowood condominiums make Va. case law, can’t impose fees
Va. Supreme Court ruling could affect thousands of condo associations
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Gay blog about Patrick Henry College draws threat from school president
Michael Farris demanded shutdown, then changed his mind
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McLean teen not just good at Pokemon, he’s IN the game
Wolfe Glick, 17, makes Pokemon history as an actual trainer
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Toddler’s tragic death in Herndon reverberates politically in Russia
Four years after adoptee Chase Harrison died, a bill in his name to be passed by Russian parliament.
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