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

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Senate Majority Leader Opposes ABC Privitization

State Sen. Richard Saslaw (D-Fairfax) says Gov. McDonnell's plan to sell state-owned liquor stores is dead in the Senate.

Autism coverage bill clears committee after years of rejection

A House of Delegates committee has advanced legislation that would mandate coverage for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ...  and a bill has advanced that would expand the statute of limitations for victims of sexual abuse in filing civil suits.

McDonnell Forms New Council on Health

Governor Bob McDonnell is trying to tackle health reform on the state level with a new advisory group. Craig Carper reports.

Scott On Healthcare Reform

Virginia’s 3rd District U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott was in Richmond yesterday visiting small businesses and speaking with business owners about their challenges in a difficult economy. Craig Carper reports.

Scott On Unemployment

Virginia’s 3rd District U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott was in Richmond yesterday visiting small businesses and speaking with business owners about their challenges in a difficult economy. Craig Carper reports.

Richmond's First Charter School Opens

Virginia's fourth charter school, and Richmond's first, the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts opened last week.


 

Secure Commonwealth Panel Meets

Yesterday was the first meeting of the Secure Commonwealth Panel since the new administration’s inauguration. Craig Carper reports.

Assembly 2011: Legislators try to fight human trafficking; gun show loophole again takes the spotlight

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to fight human trafficking ... and Delegate Jennifer McClellan again is trying to close Virginia’s gun show loophole.

McDonnell Continues Opposition to Command Closing

As reported yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell and the Virginia Congressional delegation are speaking out about U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ recommendation to close the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk.   Later yesterday, the Governor resumed his opposition.


 


 

Bolling Gives Progress Report On Jobs Commission

On Friday Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling gave a progress report on the Governor’s Job’s Commission. Craig Carper reports.