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

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McDonnell Responds to Malek Controversy

Governor Bob McDonnell took time Friday to respond to calls that he replace one of his advisors, Fred Malek, for his role in trying to eliminate Jews from the Nixon administration. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell's Reform Committee Meets For First Time

On Friday Governor McDonnell’s Commission on Government Reform held their first meeting, sharing ideas to streamline the way the state does business. Craig Carper reports.

Interfaith Effort Supports Environmental Reform

Yesterday members of the Virginia Interfaith Center met with representatives of Virginia’s two U.S. Senators to encourage them to support comprehensive environmental reform. Craig Carper Reports.

Wall of Honor Memorial Service

Last week, Governor Bob McDonnell, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli spoke to a crowd of friends and families of fallen Virginia soldiers to honor them for their service. Craig Carper reports.

New Vehicle Registration Policy

Governor Bob McDonnell has announced a new registration policy for commercial vehicles that his administration says will lead to more commercial fleets calling Virginia their home. Craig Carper reports.

Sex offender study advances, bill to ban gays from national guard stalls

A proposed study looking at alternative methods of treatment for violent sex offenders has passed subcommittee,  and the House Rules Committee has killed a proposal that would have banned homosexuals from serving in the Virginia National Guard. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell and Warner React to Obama’s Offshore Drilling Decision

Governor Bob McDonnell believes that President Obama’s decision to cancel plans for drilling off the coast of Virginia is premature. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Withdraws From Race to the Top

This week, Governor Bob McDonnell decided not to apply for round two of the federal Race-to-the-Top grant program. Craig Carper reports.

City Council Approves Budget Amendments

Richmond City Council approved amendments to the city’s budget last night. Craig Carper reports.

Faster Turnaround for Rights Restoration

Governor Bob McDonnell says he and his team have made significant changes to make rights restoration for non-violent felons who have served their sentence the easiest it has ever been in the history of the Commonwealth. Craig Carper reports