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ACLU, Libertarians challenge Virginia ballot rules | Washington Post
May 14, 2012 9:05 AM
The American Civil Liberties Union

Featured Advertiser | Washington Post
May 14, 2012 8:56 AM

Va. Senator-mom Jill Vogel in session with newborn | Washington Post
May 14, 2012 8:56 AM
Despite what you’ve seen on the cover of Time magazine, the picture of maternal over-achievement is not that blonde breast-feeing her 3-year-old. It is a brunette in the

Lawsuit challenges Va. ballot access law | VirginiaTomorrow
May 14, 2012 8:44 AM
By Larry O'Dell RICHMOND The Libertarian Party is challenging a state law that allows only Virginia residents to circulate petitions to get minor party candidates on the general election ballot.

House defeats McDonnell's change on state worker bonus | DailyProgress
May 14, 2012 8:34 AM
The governor wanted the 3 percent bonus to be contingent upon higher savings by state agencies.

ACLU, Va. Libertarians, sue over ballot-access rules | DailyProgress
May 14, 2012 8:07 AM
As did Texas Gov. Rick Perry, organizations challenge state residency requirement for people who circulate petitions.

Lawmakers torpedo McDonnell’s budget tweaks | VirginiaTomorrow
May 14, 2012 7:57 AM
RICHMOND With the General Assembly back in town, Gov. Bob McDonnell on Monday eased off a controversial plan to reduce state funding for elderly service agencies before lawmakers acted on it.

McDonnell backs off budget cuts for elderly services | VirginiaTomorrow
May 14, 2012 7:57 AM
RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to withdraw a budget amendment that would remove $2.5 million in state funding from area agencies on aging amid outcry from elderly advocates over his proposal.

Money for Silver Line leads to name calling | Washington Post
May 14, 2012 7:05 AM
Virginia House Democratic Leader David J. Toscano (D-Charlottesville) responded to the state’s Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton calling legislators and their staff “idiots” in a debate over...

Virginia delegate vows to block gay judge | Washington Post
May 14, 2012 5:22 AM
Back when the race for president was about abortion, birth control and an alleged “

New Obama ad in Virginia attacks Romney’s Bain record | Washington Post
May 14, 2012 4:23 AM
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Are we doing enough for our veterans? A Q&A with Jim Webb | DailyProgress
May 13, 2012 6:00 PM
U.S. Sen. Jim Webb is a decorated Vietnam Marine combat veteran, he served as the first assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs and later as secretary of the Navy.

Lawmakers to take up McDonnell's budget amendments | DailyProgress
May 13, 2012 6:00 PM
Legislature reconvenes today to consider governor's amendments to the two-year, $85 billion state budget and elect judges.

Expert: Romney, Obama visits highlight Commonwealth's importance in election | DailyProgress
May 13, 2012 3:37 PM
While both of their speeches steered clear of politics, one expert says their visits certainly have political implications.

Gov. McDonnell: The time is right for tax reform | VirginiaTomorrow
May 13, 2012 7:29 AM
By Bob Lewis MARTINSVILLE The General Assembly has the last word Monday on yet another state budget. Good times come and go, but it's even harder in bad times with a state tax system designed for the farm-and-factory...

Gov. McDonnell: Time is right for tax reform | VirginiaTomorrow
May 13, 2012 7:29 AM
By Bob Lewis MARTINSVILLE The General Assembly has the last word Monday on yet another state budget. Good times come and go, but it's even harder in bad times with a state tax system designed for the farm-and-factory...

McDonnell considering legacy tax reforms for ‘13 | VirginiaTomorrow
May 13, 2012 5:01 AM
MARTINSVILLE Gov. Bob McDonnell says the final year of the single, nonrenewable term Virginia affords him may be the right time for him to push sweeping tax and fiscal reforms as his legacy. In an Associated...

States cracking down on strangulation attempts | VirginiaTomorrow
May 13, 2012 3:27 AM
WASHINGTON States across the country are stiffening penalties for domestic violence assaults that involve attempts to strangle someone. Choking is a common act of domestic violence, but it's hard to prove...

Gay judge nominee challenged in Va. | Washington Post
May 12, 2012 12:59 AM
Tracy Thorne-Begland was booted from the Navy 20 years ago, after coming out as a gay man on national TV to challenge the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Now his activism in gay rights...

Gay judge nominee Tracy Thorne-Begland challenged in Virginia | Washington Post
May 12, 2012 12:59 AM
Tracy Thorne-Begland was booted from the Navy 20 years ago after coming out as a gay man on national TV to challenge the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Now his gay rights activism...

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