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

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Assembly 2011: Synthetic marijuana and redistricting

A bipartisan group of legislators is pushing to criminalize a new drug most commonly referred to as synthetic marijuana ... and Governor Bob McDonnell’s independent bipartisan redistricting commission held its first meeting yesterday. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Looks Into Offshore Wind Energy

During his European trade mission last week Governor Bob McDonnell held meetings with leaders in the development of offshore wind energy to try and bring some of their ideas back to the Commonwealth. Craig Carper reports.

Commission on Economic Development Meets Again

Yesterday was the second full meeting of the Governor’s Commission on Economic Development and Job Creation. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Embarks on European Trade Mission

Governor Bob McDonnell spoke with reporters yesterday from Germany, via conference call, to provide an update on his first European trade mission. Craig Carper reports.

State Holds Hearings on High Speed Rail

State officials have hosted public hearings this week to determine the best route for high-speed rail expansion through the Commonwealth. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Begins Privatization of State Liquor Stores

The McDonnell Administration offered their first round of detailed proposals yesterday for privatizing the state’s liquor stores. Craig Carper reports.

Congressman Cantor Hosts Local Job Fair

Over 3,000 people came to Deep Run High School in Short Pump yesterday looking for employment at a job fair hosted by Republican Congressman Eric Cantor. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Speaks Out Against Arizona Lawsuit

Governor Bob McDonnell took time yesterday to share his thoughts on the federal lawsuit against Arizona’s immigration law. Craig Carper reports.

Higher Education Committee Has First Meeting

Yesterday was the first meeting of Governor Bob McDonnell’s Higher Education Reform Commission. Craig Carper reports.

Virginia Health Care Lawsuit Reaches Court

Yesterday a federal judge considered the Obama Administration’s request to dismiss Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s suit against the federal health care bill. Craig Carper reports.