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

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Lawmaker calls for rise in cigarette tax to help fund Medicaid

A bill has been introduced that would increase the sales tax on cigarettes to the national average and allocate the revenue to Medicaid ... and one of the legislature’s most conservative delegates is calling for tighter regulations on abortion clinics.

McDonnell and Saslaw clash over road funding

Governor Bob McDonnell wants Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads to keep a portion of their sales tax to use for local transportation projects, though some critics say that will hurt other core services ... and Delegate Bob Marshall wants Virginia to be prepared to produce its own currency, should the Federal Reserve collapse.

Virginia Crime Commission Considers Use Of Familial DNA

The Virginia Crime Commission heard presentations on the benefits of familial DNA searches, a controversial process that could speed up police investigations and solve cases that have remained open for years. Craig Carper reports.

Eyes On Richmond - Steven Smith

In the latest installment of St Paul’s Episcopal Church Eyes on Richmond Speaker Series, Steven Smith, the new Conductor of the Richmond Symphony discussed the challenges and opportunities he sees for the arts community. Craig Carper reports

McDonnell Volunteers for Vets

Governor Bob McDonnell and First Lady Maureen McDonnell observed Veterans Day yesterday by volunteering at the Richmond Fisher House. .

VDOT Audit Funds Put To Use

Governor Bob McDonnell has approved an action plan for the 1.45 billion dollars found in the recent independent VDOT performance audit. Craig Carper reports.

Veterans Legal Assistance

The Virginia Bar Association has announced a statewide campaign to provide free and reduced cost legal services to veterans in the Commonwealth. Craig Carper reports.

Everfi Teaches Money Management To Kids

Genworth Financial has announced a three-year commitment to funding a pilot program that uses online tools to teach Virginia high school students about finances. Craig Carper reports.

Eyes On Richmond - Daniel Palazzolo

On Friday, political analyst Daniel Palazzolo spoke about the political conditions that led to last Tuesday’s big wins for the GOP and the challenges that await the new congress and the President, as part of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Eyes on Richmond speaker series. Craig Carper reports.

Tea partiers, gun rights and gun control advocates rally at Capitol

Several rallies were held back-to-back in Capitol Square yesterday as gun control and gun rights groups and members of the Tea Party came out to meet their legislators.