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Virginia Republicans to nominate statewide ticket during weekend convention
ReporterThere is no suspense at the top of the ticket, but Virginia Republicans are still expecting plenty of drama this weekend at their state convention in Richmond. Ken Cuccinelli is the only Republican in the Governor's Race. But there are two...Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Executive Branch, Ken Cuccinelli, Elections, Government
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Franklin County School budget cuts cross county lines
WDBJ7 ReporterIt's not just Franklin County school leaders worried about these cuts. Right now Franklin County sends 27 students to the Roanoke Valley Governor's School. The district pays around $4,000 dollars per student. Roanoke City Schools runs the program....Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Politics
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: St. Patrick's Day, Grocery Coupons, Executive Branch, Sumo Wrestling, Shootings
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McAuliffe unveils economic development strategy, challenges supporters to get involved
ReporterDemocrat Terry McAuliffe continued a statewide swing as he formally launched his campaign for Governor. Tuesday, he stopped in Roanoke and Danville to talk about his plan to create more jobs. And he issued a challenge to supporters. "In Virginia we need...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Executive Branch, Ken Cuccinelli, Elections, Government
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UPDATE: Cuccinelli plan: Slash Virginia taxes, close loopholes
Republican Ken Cuccinelli is proposing to slash taxes by $1.4 billion, including cutting corporate tax rates by one-third if he's elected governor. He said in his first policy news conference at a Richmond yogurt store on Tuesday that he'd offset the...
Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Women's Health, Executive Branch, Ken Cuccinelli, Elections
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Cuccinelli campaigns in western Virginia, answers questions about Richmond controversy
ReporterBoth candidates for Governor are bringing their campaigns to southwest Virginia this week. Monday, Republican Ken Cuccinelli focused on economic development, and fielded questions about lingering controversy in Richmond. Like Bob McDonnell before him,...Tags: Economic Policy, Crime, Law and Justice, Executive Branch, Lawyers, Ken Cuccinelli
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Governor McDonnell creates advisory Teacher Cabinet
A new advisory group will offer guidance to the governor and Department of Education secretary on Virginia's teaching policies. An executive order issued Wednesday by Gov. Bob McDonnell establishes the Governor's Teacher Cabinet. McDonald says the...
Tags: Executive Branch, Bob McDonnell, Government, Politics
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Governor McDonnell denies receiving special favors from dietary supplement company
Gov. Bob McDonnell says his administration has never given any special treatment to a dietary supplement company that is under investigation. McDonnell said on WTOP radio Tuesday he and first lady Maureen McDonnell have been friends with Star Scientific...
Tags: Science and Technology, Companies and Corporations, FBI, Executive Branch, Dietary Supplements
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Terry McAuliffe visits Danville pushing jobs
WDBJ7 ReporterVirginia's democratic candidate running for governor says job creation is his number one priority even though his former start-up business is having a hard time producing careers. Terry McAuliffe stopped in Danville during a week long sweep of...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Politics
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UPDATED: Martinsville City Council decides to display a controversial quilt
WDBJ7 ReporterMartinsville City Council will display a quilt that's been the center of a heated racial debate. Tuesday night's meeting was the city's first full council meeting since this whole thing started. More than a dozen people spoke either for or against...Tags: Education, Students, Executive Branch, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Racism
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McDonnell withholds comment on court case involving former mansion chef
ReporterGovernor Bob McDonnell says there's a lot he would like to say, but on Thursday he declined to comment on a court case involving the former chef at the Governor's mansion. McDonnell spoke to reporters from Tokyo where he is wrapping up a trade...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers, Executive Branch, Ken Cuccinelli, Prosecution
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Floyd County winery to export wine to China
A Virginia winery and a commodity exchange in China have agreed on a five-year wine export deal. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the agreement between Chateau Morrisette in Floyd County and the Tianjin Commodity Exchange Company on Monday. McDonnell is...
Tags: Economic Policy, Floyd County, Marketing, Executive Branch, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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