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

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Virginia Is The Focus Of New iPhone App

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Yesterday Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling announced the latest piece of the McDonnell administration’s effort to boost tourism in the Commonwealth: the Virginia is for Lovers iPhone app. Craig Carper reports.

"Step Up For Kids" Holds Third Annual Rally

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Voices for Virginia’s Children, a youth advocacy group held their 3rd annual “Step Up for Kids Rally” at the state capitol yesterday. Craig Carper reports.

Democrat sponsors ABC privatization in House

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A Democratic delegate has decided to carry Governor Bob McDonnell’s proposal to privatize the state’s ABC stores ...  and a Republican delegate has introduced legislation to ask public school systems to count the number of enrolled students of non-legal status. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Weighs Options On ABC Privatization

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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

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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

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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

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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

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


 

McDonnell Offers JFCom Update

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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

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