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

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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.

Virginia Participates in National Town Hall

About 75 Virginians gathered at Capitol Square Saturday to participate in a national town meeting on the federal deficit. Craig Carper reports.

A Whale Visits Norfolk

On Friday, the world’s largest oil skimmer stopped in Norfolk before heading to the gulf to assist in the clean up effort. Craig Carper reports.

Warner Meets to Discuss Arlington Problems

Senator Mark Warner met with Army officials yesterday to discuss some of the recently discovered problems at Arlington National Cemetery. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Unveils Job Creation Commission

Members of Governor Bob McDonnell’s Job Creation Commission have been working for the last two months to come up with proposals for the Governor and the General Assembly on how to best get Virginians back to work. Craig Carper reports.

Health Care Benefits Highlighted

The state Democratic Party spent time yesterday highlighting some of the first tangible benefits of the Health Care Reform Bill. Craig Carper reports.

Extending statute of limitations advances in the Senate

The State Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would extend the statute of limitations from 2 to 20 years for filing civil lawsuits against sex offenders.

McDonnell Pushes for Electric Cars

Yesterday Governor Bob McDonnell announced a public-private partnership to encourage increased use of electric cars in the Commonwealth. Craig Carper reports.

ARRA Has Postive Impact On Virginia

Yesterday a Richmond based think tank issued a report on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s positive financial impact on Virginia’s cities and counties. Craig Carper reports.