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New teacher incentive program in Salem applauded by Governor
ReporterSalem schools are in the spotlight. On Wednesday, Governor Bob McDonnell cited the city's school system and its new program in his 2013 State of the Commonwealth speech. "That's why I'm proposing $15 million for school districts to reward their well-...Tags: Politics, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Pension and Welfare, Government
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Local lawmakers react to Gov. McDonnell's State of the Commonwealth address
WDBJ7 ReporterWednesday night, Governor McDonnell laid out his plans for Virginia. His fourth State of the Commonwealth address touched on recurring themes, more jobs, better education, improved roads. Speaking to the General Assembly in Richmond, McDonnell also...Tags: John Edwards, Republican Party, Politics, Government, Democratic Party
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Virginia House panel rejects Governor McDonnell's felons' rights bill
Gov. Bob McDonnell's plea for legislation to automatically restore the civil rights of nonviolent felons has been rejected by fellow Republicans in the House of Delegates. A GOP-dominated House subcommittee killed the legislation Monday, less than a...
Tags: Ken Cuccinelli, Republican Party, Politics, Punishment, Government
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Governor McDonnell set to unveil highway funding reforms
Gov. Bob McDonnell plans to unveil his long-promised transportation funding reform package in Richmond less than a day before state lawmakers convene for their 2013 session. McDonnell has scheduled a Tuesday afternoon news conference to outline what...
Tags: Politics, Government, Bob McDonnell, Executive Branch, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
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McDonnell calls for moment of silence to remember shooting victims
Assignment ManagerGovernor Bob McDonnell asked Virginians to observe a moment of silence Friday morning to commemorate the victims of the Connecticut school shooting. McDonnell asked people to join him at 9:30 a.m. for a moment of reflection. Here is the complete...Tags: Dannel P. Malloy , Human Interest, Politics, Religious Festivals, Government
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Bill Bolling visits Lynchburg to pitch education reform plan
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefIf we want to see more business on Main Street, Virginia leaders think we need better grades in the classroom. To improve education, Governor Bob McDonnell is launching an effort called "All Students." Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling is traveling...Tags: Politics, Students, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Government
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Governor McDonnell's transportation plan includes eliminating gas tax, increasing state sales tax
WDBJ7 Senior ReporterGovernor Bob McDonnell is proposing a major overhaul of transportation funding that would do away with the state’s gas tax, and increase the state sales tax by almost a penny. The Governor’s office says the plan would generate more than $3...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Career and Workplace, Petroleum Industry, Government, Science and Technology
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McDonnell budget to cut accelerated Virginia sales tax
The revised budget Gov. Bob McDonnell presents to legislators next week will end the accelerated sales tax for all but about 200 Virginia retail merchants, freeing 98 percent of dealers from the 3 1/2-year-old budget-balancing scheme. The governor's...
Tags: Politics, Government, Bob McDonnell, Taxation, Executive Branch
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Governor McDonnell issues statement on Connecticut school shooting
Saying his state still has painful memories from the April 2007 massacre at Virginia Tech, the governor extended his sympathies to Connecticut following an elementary school massacre. Gov. Bob McDonnell said his thoughts and prayers are with the...
Tags: Politics, Blacksburg, Government, Bob McDonnell, Executive Branch
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Governor McDonnell creates school safety task force in wake of Connecticut school shootings
In the wake of Friday’s school shooting in Connecticut, Governor McDonnell has announced a state plan to review school safety in Virginia. The plan includes all schools and colleges across the state. According to a news release put out by...
Tags: Politics, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Virginia Tech, Government, Safety of Citizens
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Reports: Governor McDonnell's security travel costs $160,000
Costs for travel and lodging through October for Gov. Bob McDonnell's State Police security detail totaled slightly more than $105,000. That's according to accounts first reported Monday by the Virginian-Pilot and the Richmond Times-Dispatch from open...
Tags: Republican Governors Association, Politics, Government, Bob McDonnell, Executive Branch
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Governor McDonnell to ask for 2 percent pay raise for Virginia teachers
Gov. Bob McDonnell is proposing 2 percent pay raises for public school teachers conditioned on more strenuous teacher assessment standards and a longer probationary period for new hires. McDonnell is asking the General Assembly to budget nearly $59...
Tags: Spotsylvania County, Politics, Financial Aid, Teaching and Learning, Government
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