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    Mar 28, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. UPDATE: Bedford Delegate Lacey Putney to retire after 52 years in the General Assembly

    Lacey Putney has served in the Virginia General Assembly longer than anyone else, but in the beginning a long legislative career wasn't part of the plan.
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    Lacey Putney has served in the Virginia General Assembly longer than anyone else, but in the beginning a long legislative career wasn't part of the plan. "My law practice was just getting under way and I didn't think that I could afford to be away from...

    Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Crime, Law and Justice, Virginia Tech

    2. Mar 27, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Bedford Delegate Lacey Putney to retire after 52 years in the General Assembly

    Veteran state lawmaker Lacey Putney (I-Bedford) says he will not seek another term in the Virginia House of Delegates.
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    Veteran state lawmaker Lacey Putney (I-Bedford) says he will not seek another term in the Virginia House of Delegates. Putney made the announcement in a news release Wednesday. "When first elected in 1961," Putney said, "I had no plans to seek a...

    Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Government, Ottawa Senators, Money and Monetary Policy, Economic Policy

    3. Mar 26, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. 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.
    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: Government, Regional Authority, Incest, Social Issues, Politics

    4. Mar 13, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Delegate Anne Crockett-Stark won't run for reelection

    Delegate Anne Crockett-Stark won't run for a fifth term in the General Assembly.  Crockett-Stark made the announcement Wednesday.
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    Delegate Anne Crockett-Stark won't run for a fifth term in the General Assembly.  Crockett-Stark made the announcement Wednesday. Crockett-Stark was elected in 2005 as a Republican.  Her district includes Carroll, Wythe and Smyth counties. Here's...

    Tags: Politics, Elections

    5. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Delegate Don Merricks will not seek reelection to Virginia General Assembly

    Pittsylvania County Delegate Don Merricks say he will not seek a 4th term in the Virginia House of Delegates. Merricks, a Republican who represents the 16th District, has been a member of the House since 2008.  In a written statement, Merricks said he decided not to run again, "in order to focus my time and energy on my business in Danville."
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    Pittsylvania County Delegate Don Merricks say he will not seek a 4th term in the Virginia House of Delegates. Merricks, a Republican who represents the 16th District, has been a member of the House since 2008.  In a written statement, Merricks said he...

    Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Small Businesses, Pittsylvania County, Labor Markets, Business

    6. Feb 20, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Former Roanoke Delegate Chip Woodrum Dies

    Former Delegate Chip Woodrum has died.
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    Former Delegate Chip Woodrum has died. A Roanoke attorney, Woodrum represented western Virginia in the General Assembly for 24 years. He was 74 years old.   Woodrum first ran for the House of Delegates in 1979, winning the seat he would hold for over...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Government, Local Elections, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Human Interest

    7. Feb 22, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. UPDATE: Virginia House of Delegates passes transportation bill; Senate to vote Saturday

    The State Senate adjourned Friday afternoon, leaving the vote on a transportation compromise until Saturday, the final day of the General Assembly session.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    The State Senate adjourned Friday afternoon, leaving the vote on a transportation compromise until Saturday, the final day of the General Assembly session.   Earlier, members of the House of Delegates approved the legislation, the first major infusion...

    Tags: Regional Authority, Vehicles, Religion and Belief, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Services and Shopping

    8. Feb 18, 2013 |Story| AP Virginia

  8. Virginia House panel backs youth sports concussions bill

    Youth sports programs that use public school property would have to establish procedures for identifying and handling concussions if legislation advancing in the Virginia General Assembly becomes law.
    Youth sports programs that use public school property would have to establish procedures for identifying and handling concussions if legislation advancing in the Virginia General Assembly becomes law. The House Education Committee voted 16-5 to endorse...

    Tags: Public Schools, Schools, Health and Safety at School

    9. Feb 8, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Jindal touts education reforms, supports McDonnell proposals

    Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell enlisted the help of another popular Republican to push his education reforms.
    Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell enlisted the help of another popular Republican to push his education reforms.   Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal joined McDonnell at a news conference Friday morning in Richmond. Jindal said education reforms that have...

    Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Government, Regional Authority, Politics, Bobby Jindal

    10. Dec 14, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast

  10. Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling opposes Virginia lifting ban on uranium mining

    Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling is taking a stand against uranium mining in Virginia, citing the "chilling impact" it could have on business recruitment and jobs in Southside Virginia.
    Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling is taking a stand against uranium mining in Virginia, citing the "chilling impact" it could have on business recruitment and jobs in Southside Virginia. The Republican was to make the announcement with business leaders in...

    Tags: Metal and Mineral, Regional Authority, Pittsylvania County, Bill Bolling, Mining

    11. Dec 12, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Danville Pittsylvania Co. Chamber of Commerce passes statement encouraging uranium mining ban

    The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce has passed a resolution encouraging Virginia to keep its ban on uranium mining.
    The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce has passed a resolution encouraging Virginia to keep its ban on uranium mining. The mining company Virginia Uranium is interested in mining the Coles Hill property in Pittsylvania County. Coles Hill...

    Tags: Metal and Mineral, Pittsylvania County, Mining, Credit and Debt, Business

    12. Oct 28, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. WDBJ7 sits down with George Allen

    The Virginia U.S. Senate race is among the most closely watched and hotly contested in the country, and the outcome could determine which party controls the Senate.
    The Virginia U.S. Senate race is among the most closely watched and hotly contested in the country, and the outcome could determine which party controls the Senate. WDBJ7's Hollani Davis goes one on one with Republican George Allen. Hollani:...

    Tags: Healthcare Provider, Dow Chemical Co., Hillary Clinton, Personal Investing, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

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