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

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Herring Calls for Federal Investigation Into Star Scientific, McDonnell and Cuccinelli

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Democratic State Senator Mark Herring, a candidate for Attorney General, is calling for a federal investigation into the relationships between Governor Bob McDonnell, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and the Star Scientific Corporation.

Sierra Club to Protest New Dominion Gas Plant

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The Sierra Club will stage an Electric Slide Rally for Clean Energy this Sunday at Kanawha Plaza in protest of Dominion Virginia Power’s proposed gas powered electric facility in Brunswick County.

Candidates to Debate in Petersburg Primary Race

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Democratic Delegate Rosalyn Dance of Petersburg is being challenged in the June 11th primary by political newcomer Evandra Thompson.

Update:  The venue for the May 6 debate has been changed to Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg.

McDonnell Begins 16-Day Trade Mission Today

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Today, Governor McDonnell begins a two-week trade mission that will take him to California, China and Japan.

Richmond Council Approves Back-Yard Chickens

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Richmond City Council has amended the city zoning code to allow residents to own up to four chickens as pets and for egg production.

Richmond Public Schools Begin Earning Through Learning Program

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Governor Bob McDonnell and Mayor Dwight Jones have announced a new Earning by Learning initiative for Richmond Public Schools. 

McDonnell Says Gifts to Family ‘Not Reportable'

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Speaking to reporters yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell said that gifts to his family members are not reportable under current state law.

Herring Announces LGBT Agenda

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Democratic State Senator Mark Herring, a candidate for Attorney General, has announced a pro-gay-rights agenda.

Virginia Lawmakers Approve McDonnell's Abortion Coverage Ban; Single Vote Margin in Senate

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The General Assembly has approved Gov. McDonnell’s amendment prohibiting private insurers participating in Virginia’s federally run health insurance exchange from covering abortion.

Legislature Turns Down McD. on Fund Increase for Statewide School Division

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The General Assembly has rejected Gov. McDonnell’s amendment that would quadruple the state's investment in a new statewide school division to govern failing schools.