George Allen launches campaign to regain senate seat

Charles Fishburne in News

Virginia Republican George Allen has launched his campaign to regain the US Senate seat he lost in 2006.

Webb Introduces Legislation to Freeze Action on JFCom

Craig Carper in News

Virginia’s U.S. Congressional delegation is continuing to work with Governor Bob McDonnell to stop U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gate’s recommendation to close the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk. Craig Carper reports.

Small Business Loan Proposal Nears Completion

Craig Carper in News

A proposal by Senator Mark Warner to supplement lending to small businesses has now passed both chambers of Congress. Craig Carper reports.

Survey Finds Most Haven’t Read The Constitution

John Ogle in News

A new survey finds that while a majority of Americans think the Constitution is important, less than a third have ever bothered to read the entire document.

UVa Speaker Will Discuss Entrepreneurship in Petersburg

John Ogle in News

Students at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will hear from the Executive Director of UVa’s Tayloe Murphy Center today.

ABC Privatization Debate Heats Up

Jeff Schapiro in Analysis | Politics

Jeff Schapiro offers weekly analysis of Virginia politics.


 

Delegate Morrissey Calls for ABC Referendum

Craig Carper in News

Democratic Delegate Joe Morrissey of Henrico says he believes Governor Bob McDonnell’s plan for ABC privatization is flawed, but says the ultimate decision should be made by the citizens and not the legislature. Craig Carper reports.

Science Matters: VCU Students Have 24 Hours to Produce Exhibit for the Science Museum

Charles Fishburne in News | Science Matters

What happens when 10 college students are locked in together for 24 hours at the Science Museum of Virginia with a challenge, their wits and $500? Charles Fishburne reports.

State Survey Shows Critical Need for Health Professionals

Charles Fishburne in News

The Virginia Department of Health Professions says the state will face a critical need for doctors and other health professionals in the coming years. Charles Fishburne reports.

Bargain Contract Approved to Replace Huguenot Bridge

Charles Fishburne in News

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has just awarded a 35 million dollar contract to replace the 61-year old Huguenot Bridge. That's 24 percent under what was budgeted for the project. Charles Fishburne reports that in an era of tight money, it was one project that had top priority.