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

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McDonnell Offers JFCom Update

Governor McDonnell and a bipartisan group of representatives from Virginia’s congressional delegation met with senior Pentagon officials yesterday to discuss  Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ proposal to close the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk. Craig Carper reports.

Eyes On Richmond - Michael Rao

On Friday, VCU President Michael Rao delivered a speech highlighting the school’s successes and challenges as part of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Eye’s on Richmond Speaker series. Craig Carper reports.

Energy Star Tax Holiday

Virginia’s fourth annual sales tax holiday on Energy Star and WaterSense products will run from Friday October 8th through Monday October 11th.

Waugh Calls “Pledge” the Wrong Approach

Yesterday U.S. House Republican leaders issued a legislative agenda for the 2011 congress, should they regain the majority. Democratic congressional candidate Rick Waugh provided a response. Craig Carper reports.

VDOT Audit Uncovers Unspent Funds

An independent audit of the Virginia Department of Transportation has uncovered nearly 1.5 billion dollars in unspent revenue. Craig Carper reports.

Coalition Highlights Health Care Reform Benefits

In anticipation of the six-month anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Health Care Reform Bill, a Richmond based think tank and a coalition of consumer advocates are highlighting some of the provisions of the package that will take effect this week. Craig Carper reports.

Cantor Won’t Debate Challengers

As the midterm elections approach, Virginia’s seventh congressional district has a three-candidate race where the incumbent has a distinct advantage, while Democratic and Tea Party challengers struggle to engage in direct debate. Craig Carper reports.

Eyes on Richmond Begins Thirteenth Season

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church kicked off the 13th Season of the Eyes on Richmond speaker series on Friday with City Council President Kathy Graziano, who delivered a speech titled “Learning from Our Past, Hope for the Future.” Craig Carper reports.

House votes to end HPV vaccine in public schools

The House of Delegates has voted to repeal a law that provides vaccinations for the human papillomavirus or HPV in public schools. Craig Carper reports.

Delegate Morrissey Calls for ABC Referendum

Democratic Delegate Joe Morrissey of Henrico says he believes Governor Bob McDonnell’s plan for ABC privatization is flawed, but says the ultimate decision should be made by the citizens and not the legislature. Craig Carper reports.