Government/Politics
AAA backs McDonnell on gas-tax hike
AAA Mid-Atlantic today applauded Gov. Bob McDonnell’s announcement that he would consider raising Virginia’s gas tax during the 2013 General Assembly Session, despite the objections the proposal is sure to encounter.
Virginia Senate Democrats call for Special Session to address creation of health-insurance exchange
State Senate Democrats called on Tuesday for a special legislative Session to create a state health insurance exchange as provided for under the Affordable Care Act.
Sen. Webb cosponsors bipartisan legislation to help individuals with disabilities save for the future
Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) co-sponsored the bipartisan Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, a bill that will allow people with disabilities to more easily save for necessary expenses.
Mark Warner will not run for governor in 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner ended months of speculation about a possible run for governor in 2013, releasing a statement on Tuesday to announce that he will not be a candidate for the job that he held from 2002-2006.
Sen. Warner signs on as sponsor of FAST Voting Act
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va) joined Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) in introducing legislation today that will make voting faster and more accessible to all voters. The Fair, Accurate, Secure and Timely (FAST) Voting Act of 2012 creates a competitive grant program to encourage states to aggressively pursue election reforms. It would provide incentives for states like Virginia to invest in practices and technology designed to expedite voting at the polls and simplify voter registration.
ACLU encourages AG, gov to seek reform of 21-day rule
The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia sent a letter to Governor Bob McDonnell and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli encouraging them to take action to assist an innocent Hampton man in gaining his freedom and to reform the state’s 21-day rule.
Pre-emptive strike? McAuliffe announces candidacy for governor
With speculation swirling around Mark Warner and his rumored consideration of a run for the Democratic Party nomination for governor in 2013, another prominent Democrat has thrown his hat into the ring for the nomination.
Mark Warner for governor? It could happen
Mark Warner appears to be giving serious thought to a run for governor in 2013, according to multiple sources.
Kaine tops Allen in heavyweight Senate race
Democrat Tim Kaine surged to victory over Republican George Allen in one of the most-watched U.S. Senate races in the 2012 cycle.
