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

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McDonnell Focuses on School Safety

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At a ceremony at John B. Watkins Elementary School in Chesterfield yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell formally signed several bills aimed at making Virginia students safer. Craig Carper reports.

Warner and Wolf Offer Job Creation Initiative

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Democratic Senator Mark Warner and Republican Congressman Frank Wolf are sponsoring legislation to create new manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Craig Carper reports.

Congressional Redistricting Conference Begins

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The House of Delegates and State Senate have rejected each other’s congressional redistricting plans and assigned conferees to reach an agreement. Craig Carper reports.

Legislature Returns Today for Congressional Redistricting

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Today the General Assembly will begin a special session to approve a congressional redistricting plan.

New Program Seeks to Feed Hungry Kids

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A new campaign is trying to raise awareness and access to free meal programs for underprivileged children across the state and the country. Craig Carper reports.

Legislator Questions Richmond SAT Data

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Del. Joe Morrisey says Richmond Public Schools are offering misleading SAT statistics.

VDOT Experimenting With Quiet Pavement

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Over the next several months, VDOT crews will installing experimental asphalt mix that should make car travel safer and quieter. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Honors Fallen Warriors

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Yesterday, the names of 25 Virginians killed in military service were added to the Wall of Honor in a Capitol ceremony. Craig Carper has the story.

Emergency Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Begins Today

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Virginia’s annual emergency preparedness sales tax holiday week begins today. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell, Virginia Senators and Congressman Want Anti Trust Suit Withdrawn

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Governor Bob McDonnell, Virginia’s two U.S. Senators and Congressman Bob Goodlatte are asking U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to withdraw his anti-trust suit against the sale of a Tyson chicken plant to Georges Chicken in Harrisonburg. Craig Carper reports.