Format: 2012-02-04

GOP Controlled Senate Adopts Long-sought Conservative Measures; Rivals Bolling, Cuccinelli Both in Spotlight

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch shares his insights on this week's Virginia political news (after NPR News.)

Senate Votes to Shield from Lawsuits People Who Use Force Against Intruders

The "castle doctrine" bill, which attempts to shield individuals who use deadly force against potentially violent intruders has passed the state Senate.

Federal Regulators Give Go-ahead to Offshore Wind Power

The Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has given the green light to wind energy development off the Virginia coast. 

Government Crackdown on Identity Theft

Last week, the Internal Revenue Service and the Justice Department teamed up to fight identity theft and tax refund fraud. The results were instructive and impressive. 

Company Promises to Get Faulty Generators Fixed In Chesterfield

Chesterfield County officials say dozens of faulty and dangerous generator installations will be fixed at no cost to customers, according to an agreement reached with the company that installed them. 

House Votes to Repeal "King's Dominion Law"

The Virginia House of Delegates has voted to repeal the "King’s Dominion Law."   Repeal would allow public schools to begin classes before Labor Day without a state waiver.  The longtime law's unofficial name stems from its support by the tourist and hospitality industry and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.  

You May be Due a Tax Refund, But You Have to File

The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers to refunds for which they may not know they're qualified.

 

 

State Senate Passes Ultrasound Requirement for Abortions

A bill that would require a woman to receive an ultrasound image before getting an abortion has passed the Virginia Senate.

House Passes Bill Repealing One Gun a Month Limit

The Republican controlled House of Delegates votes to repeal Virginia’s longstanding one-gun-a-month law.

"Lord of the Flies" a Mixed Bag

A plane crash, a desert island, a boulder, and a conch shell. Theatre critic John Porter looks at "Lord of the Flies," now playing at Henley Street Theatre.