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Poll shows race for Virginia governor is close
A new poll shows the race for governor in our state is a tight one. A new Quinnipiac University poll shows the two men running are in a virtual tie. Llikely Republican candidate and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has 40% voter support. 38%...
Tags: Government, Elections, Quinnipiac University, Ken Cuccinelli, Politics
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Cut in hybrid vehicle fee fails to satisfy owners
ReporterWe will find out next week if a proposed fee on hybrids and electric vehicles will drop from $100 to $64 a year. The cut isn't stopping criticism of the plan. Hybrid drivers say they still believe the fee is unfair. Larry Hill lives in Roanoke...Tags: Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles, Bob McDonnell, Government, Alternative Energy
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Governor's 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Wednesday
Governor Bob McDonnell and First Lady Maureen will host the second annual Executive Mansion Easter Egg Hunt Wednesday. Anyone can come to the event at Capitol Square in Richmond from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Kids will be able to hunt for more than ten...
Tags: Bob McDonnell, Government, Easter, Politics
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Amendment proposed by Governor McDonnell would ban abortion coverage in federal health care exchange
Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to prohibit abortion coverage through insurance plans purchased through the federally run health care exchange that will serve Virginia. The Republican governor added the amendment to health reform legislation that passed the...
Tags: Regional Authority, Virginia General Assembly, Bob McDonnell, Elections, Government
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UPDATED: Governor McDonnell proposes smaller hybrid vehicle tax, funding for vacant judgeships
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has proposed amendments to legislation that would reduce a proposed tax on hybrid vehicles, and provide funding to fill vacant judgeships in western Virginia. The governor is also proposing changes to address questions...
Tags: Government Health Care, Medicaid, Justice System, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Judges
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Governor McDonnell amends Virginia drone moratorium, texting ban bills
Gov. Bob McDonnell is adding exceptions to a bill that would ban the use of unmanned surveillance drone aircraft in Virginia and he's reducing fines for a new law that would ban texting while driving. They are part of scores of amendments he's...
Tags: Bob McDonnell, Government, Punishment, Politics, Fines
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Mitt Romney to give commencement speech at Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will give the commencement speech at Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista next month. The former Massachusetts governor will speak at the school’s graduation at 10 a.m. April 27....
Tags: Teachers, Bain Capital, LLC, Separation of Church and State, Mitt Romney, Religion and Belief
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Months from election day, Governor's race is heating up
ReporterElection Day is more than seven months away, but the Virginia Governor's race is beginning to heat up. And with Bill Bolling's decision not to enter the race as an Independent, the head-to-head match-up between Ken Cuccinelli and Terry McAuliffe is...Tags: Regional Authority, Parties and Movements, Government, Elections, Abortion
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Roanoke Valley could lose three judges if state funding doesn't come
WDBJ7 ReporterPretty soon, three Roanoke-area judges will retire and no one will replace them. Funding for the judgeships was re-allocated to other parts of Virginia. Councilman Ray Ferris said this morning it's because the Roanoke Valley isn't experiencing...Tags: Justice System, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Government, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice
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Martinsville robotics team qualifies for national competition, second year in a row
WDBJ7 ReporterCan you make a robot that plays sports? High school students in Southern Virginia can. Now they're headed to a national competition for the second year in a row. This is video of the Piedmont Governor's School robotic team competing in a regional...Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Students, St. Louis, Teaching and Learning
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More than 6,800 signatures against hybrid car tax dropped off at the governor's office
Some Virginians aren't happy with the governor's $100 registration fee for hybrid vehicles. It's part of the sweeping transportation bill that was passed last month in the General Assembly. On Monday, Delegate Scott Surovell (D-44th District) and...
Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Politics
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