The Commonwealth Transportation Board has just approved a six-year budget for highways, rail, transit, bicycle and pedestrian highway projects, and as Charles Fishburne reports, it leaves major highway congestion issues unresolved.
Yesterday a Richmond based think tank issued a report on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s positive financial impact on Virginia’s cities and counties. Craig Carper reports.
Yesterday Governor Bob McDonnell announced a public-private partnership to encourage increased use of electric cars in the Commonwealth. Craig Carper reports.
Virginia’s Tax Commissioner Janie Bowen died unexpectedly yesterday morning and as Charles Fishburne reports, she was well-regarded as an innovator and a public servant.
Once again, The Maggie Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine in its ranking of American high schools.
A William and Mary student continues to be involved in helping the people of Haiti recover from the devastating earthquake that struck the island in January.
Social scientists tell us that domestic violence has become endemic. Thea Marshall finds that this is true, even on the Northern Neck, but thanks to "The Haven" there has been a source of sanctuary and shelter for victims since 1987.
