Assembly 2011: Payday Lending Restrictions Fail in Senate

Several bills that would put further restrictions on the payday lending industry have been killed in Senate subcommittees ... and former Governor and Senator George Allen is looking for a rematch with Senator Jim Webb for his old seat. Craig Carper reports.

George Allen launches campaign to regain senate seat

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

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

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

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

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 offers weekly analysis of Virginia politics.


 

Delegate Morrissey Calls for ABC Referendum

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.

State Survey Shows Critical Need for Health Professionals

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.

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

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.