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

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

This week in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month Governor McDonnell has established the Domestic Violence Prevention and Response Advisory Board. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Weighs Options On ABC Privatization

Governor Bob McDonnell’s proposal to sell the state’s liquor stores was approved yesterday by the Commission on Government Reform, but the plan faces strong bipartisan opposition in the legislature. Craig Carper reports.

Eyes On Richmond - Police Chief Bryan Norwood

On Friday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hosted Richmond Police Chief Bryan Norwood for a conversation on effective law enforcement and citizen engagement as part of the Eyes on Richmond speaker series. Craig Carper reports.

ABC Proposal Clears Sub-Committee

Governor McDonnell’s proposal for ABC privatization passed through sub-committee of a gubernatorial panel yesterday, though his administration is distancing itself from a commitment to a special legislative session on the issue. Craig Carper reports.

Job Commission Subgroups Deliver Final Reccommendations

Yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell’s Commission on Economic Development and Job Creation received its final recommendations from its subgroups. Craig Carper reports.

President Visits Richmond in Cross-Country Tour

President Obama blasts Republicans for obstruction in brief stop in Richmond.


 

McDonnell Offers JFCom Update

Governor McDonnell and a bipartisan group of representatives from Virginia’s congressional delegation met with senior Pentagon officials yesterday to discuss  Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ proposal to close the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk. Craig Carper reports.

Virginia Wine Sales Are Up

Governor Bob McDonnell announced yesterday that sales of Virginia wines are up nearly 13 percent for fiscal year 2010. Craig Carper reports.

Obama Talks Economy With Virginians

President Barack Obama was in Richmond Virginia today speaking with local residents about the economy and answering their questions. Craig Carper reports.

Energy Star Tax Holiday

Virginia’s fourth annual sales tax holiday on Energy Star and WaterSense products will run from Friday October 8th through Monday October 11th.