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

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McDonnell Continues Opposition to Command Closing

As reported yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell and the Virginia Congressional delegation are speaking out about U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ recommendation to close the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk.   Later yesterday, the Governor resumed his opposition.


 


 

Bolling Gives Progress Report On Jobs Commission

On Friday Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling gave a progress report on the Governor’s Job’s Commission. Craig Carper reports.

Greening the Capitol

Last week Governor McDonnell and other state officials broke ground on a set of projects to make green renovations to the state capitol’s landscape.. Craig Carper reports.

Wilder Tells Obama To Dump Biden for Clinton

Former Governor Doug Wilder is suggesting President Obama replace Vice President Joe Biden on the 2012 ticket with Hillary Clinton. Craig Carper reports.

Cuccinelli Weighs in on Immigration

This week Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli issued a controversial opinion on immigration enforcement in the Commonwealth. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Addresses Campus Security Conference

Yesterday Governor Bob McDonnell addressed the 4th Annual Campus Preparedness Conference at VCU. Craig Carper reports.

Chesterfield County Announced As Site of Future Dupont Plant

Yesterday Governor McDonnell announced that DuPont will build a new 20 million dollar facility in Chesterfield County. Craig Carper reports.

Perriello Praises Democratic Make It In America Agenda

Congressman Tom Perriello spoke Friday about recent successes for the Democratic Make it in America Agenda. Craig Carper reports

McDonnell Attends Virginia Victim Assistance Academy Graduation

On Friday Governor Bob McDonnell attended the Virginia Victim Assistance Academy Graduation at University of Richmond. Craig Carper reports.

Virginia Lawsuit Against US Healthcare Plan May Proceed

U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson has ruled against a motion by the Obama Administration to dismiss Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s lawsuit against the Federal Health Care Reform Act. Craig Carper reports.