Craig Carper
Craig Carper
Reports from Craig Carper, WCVE Public Radio political contributor.

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Warner and Kaine Introduce Offshore Drilling Bill

Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have introduced a bill to authorize exploratory drilling off Virginia’s coast.

Dems Say GOP Candidates' Views on Gay Rights Hurt Virginia

Virginia Democrats say Republican gubernatorial nominee Ken Cuccinelli and Lieutenant Governor nominee E. W. Jackson’s anti-homosexual positions are bad for the Commonwealth and bad for business.

State Party Backs Dance in Primary, Angers Thompson Supporters

Last week, the Democratic Party of Virginia spent $5,000 backing incumbent Del. Rosalyn Dance of Petersburg against her primary challenger, Evandra Thompson, fueling outrage among Thompson supporters.

GOP Selects Cuccinelli, Obenshain and Jackson for Statewide Ticket

Thousands of Virginia Republicans gathered in Richmond on Saturday to nominate their candidates for statewide office this fall.

Cuccinelli Tells Energy Policy

Republican Ken Cuccinelli discussed his plan for Virginia's energy policy.

 

 

McAuliffe Campaign Launches Women for Terry

Democrat Terry McAuliffe's campaign has lauched a Women for Terry initiative which hopes to draw a stark contrast on women's issues to Republican Ken Cuccinelli.

 

 

 

Three Richmond Public Schools to Close

Richmond City Council unanimously has approved the $130 million budget for Richmond Public Schools, ensuring the closure of schools in the district.

Bolling Creates Political Action Committee

Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling has used the half million dollars he raised to run for Governor to create a new political action committee, the Virginia Mainstream Project.

Governor's Chef Trial Set for Three Weeks Before Election

Richmond Circuit Court Judge Margaret Spencer has scheduled the trial of former Executive Mansion chef Todd Schneider for October 15th through October 18th, just three weeks before this year's election for Governor.

McDonnell Ceremonially Signs Transportation Bill

Yesterday on the steps of the state capitol, Governor Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed the billion-dollar transportation compromise bill passed by the General Assembly in March, marking the first significant new funding for roads and rail in 27 years.