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

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McClellan focuses on stalking, gun shows

Democratic Delegate Jennifer McClellan of Richmond again is proposing increased penalties for stalking and closing the state’s gun show loophole along with new legislation to reexamine how money is allocated to schools statewide. Craig Carper reports.

Gays in Virginia National Guard up for debate

Competing bills have been introduced in the House of Delegates, asking the question whether or not openly gay men and women should be allowed to serve in the Virginia National Guard. Craig Carper reports.

Senator McEachin prepares for upcoming session

Democratic Senator Don McEachin of Richmond will be offering legislation in the upcoming session prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation for state agencies, expanding funding for legal services for the poor and giving land owners whose property is foreclosed upon the right to a day in court. Craig Carper reports.

Legislative Preview: Delegate John O'Bannon Supporting a Variety of Issues

Republican Delegate John O'Bannon of Henrico will offer legislation fighting childhood obesity, introducing a Tea Party license plate and supporting a measure that would let two thirds of the states repeal a federal law.

Cuccinelli metioned for possible GOP challenge in 2013

Could Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli be a viable candidate for Governor in 2013?  Craig Carper reports.

Legislative preview: Morrissey

In the first in a series of 2011 General Assembly previews, Democratic Delegate Joe Morrissey of Henrico is submitting several bills on controversial topics for the upcoming session.  Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Offers Budget Amendments

Governor Bob McDonnell is proposing more new spending initiatives than cuts to the state budget for the first time since the start of the recession. Craig Carper reports.

Memorial service for homeless who died this year

Homelss advocates gathered at St. paul's Episcopal Church to honor 17 homelss people who died.

State to buy former slave burial ground from VCU

Gov. Mcdonnell says the state will buy the VCU parking lot and turn it over to the City of Richmond for preservation.

McDonnell asks for employee contribution to retirement plans

Governor McDonnell is asking state workers to begin contributing to the state’s strained retirement system for the first time in 27 years. Craig Carper reports.