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Richmond prosecutor investigating gifts to McDonnell

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Under scrutiny, governor's mansion a dichotomy

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Lewis Medlin joins race to represent 19th District in House of Delegates

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Anti-uranium forces press Cuccinelli, McAuliffe

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Handful of people at meeting protest 28.5% pay increase for Roanoke City Council

Monday, May 20, 2013

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says staff has complied with FOIA

Monday, May 20, 2013

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli: Star CEO discussed taxes

Monday, May 20, 2013

Attorney General Cuccinelli not subject to Freedom of Information Act 

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Cuccinelli, Jackson top Virginia's GOP ticket

Saturday, May 18, 2013

As Cuccinelli talks coal, McAuliffe focuses on abortion rights

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Roger Malouf wins GOP nod for Roanoke commissioner

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Virginia lieutenant governor nomination Saturday

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Gov. Bob McDonnell’s approval rating dips, poll shows

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Cuccinelli hires law firm for McDonnell's office in chef case

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Cuccinelli still mum on whether he discussed tax dispute with Star Scientific

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Bedrosian wins pillowcase drawing for Hollins District nomination

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

More gun permits going to out-of-state residents 

Monday, May 13, 2013

Republican nominee for Hollins supervisor to be chosen today

Monday, May 13, 2013

Terry McAuliffe defends business decisions 

Thursday, May 9, 2013

7 candidates running for Bedford Town Council all win

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Botetourt County Supervisor Terry Austin wins 19th District GOP firehouse primary 

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Tuesday sees Terry McAuliffe in Roanoke, Ken Cuccinelli in Richmond 

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

7 candidates running for 7 seats in Bedford

Monday, May 6, 2013

Virginia law lax on reporting of gifts accepted by politicians

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Windsor Hills hopefuls differ on debt approach in Roanoke County

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Roanoke County supervisors wary about elections

Sunday, May 5, 2013

District 19 race could hinge on Botetourt County

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Hollins hopefuls vie Saturday

Saturday, May 4, 2013

19th District candidates object to transportation plan at Botetourt County forum

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Prosecutor appointed in former mansion chef case; Cuccinelli's withdrawal OK'd

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Gov. Bob McDonnell viewed $15,000 check as gift to daughter

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Roanoke leaders talk to Kaine about online sales tax, Postal Service

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Gov. Bob McDonnell denies donor favoritism in Star Scientific case 

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Virginia Democrats renew call for Cuccinelli to resign

Monday, April 29, 2013

Goodlatte offers first bills on immigration

Friday, April 26, 2013

Roanoke County supervisor candidates define positions

Thursday, April 25, 2013

McDonnell deflects mansion chef questions  

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Cuccinelli's office exits chef case

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Va. tax department eliminates investigative unit

Monday, April 22, 2013

Many still undecided in Virginia gubernatorial race, poll shows

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Roanoke County supervisor candidates submit financial reports 

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Campaign finance reports show donations often leave the area

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Zachary Hatcher, a businessman and Botetourt pastor, to run for Putney’s vacancy

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

City Manager proposes 2.8 percent increase in spending for Roanoke 

Monday, April 15, 2013

Roanoke Council adopts plan for school board seats

Monday, April 15, 2013

Candidate Jerry Johnson withdraws from Republicans' scramble for Putney House seat

Monday, April 15, 2013

TAP to see 4 percent funding cut from federal sequester

Friday, April 12, 2013

Virginia abortion clinic regs get final approval

Friday, April 12, 2013

State Senate names team for Medicaid expansion panel

Thursday, April 11, 2013

McDonnell to lead trade mission to California, Asia

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Recommendation on Roanoke voting precincts expected by May

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Another candidate running for Del. Lacey Putney's seat

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Democrats say Cuccinelli should resign, Republicans question McAuliffe's work experience

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

VDOT seeks sponsors for 511 traffic info system

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Salem OKs arrest agreement that involves neighboring localities

Monday, April 8, 2013

Remembering Margaret Thatcher’s trip to VMI

Monday, April 8, 2013

Roanoke delegate to seek re-election

Monday, April 8, 2013

Virginia investigating duplicate voter registrations

Friday, April 5, 2013

Cuccinelli hiring private firm for Star Scientific tax suit

Friday, April 5, 2013

Botetourt County Supervisor Terry Austin to seek 19th District seat

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Limits on abortion coverage upheld in General Assembly

Thursday, April 4, 2013

McDonnell's school takeover amendments rejected

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Virginia Senate abortion coverage fight outcome a toss-up 

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Del. Lacey Putney’s seat has 4th GOP aspirant

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Sen. Tim Kaine's first bill aims to help vets with job credentials

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

McAuliffe, unchallenged, is Democratic nominee for governor

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Kaine to announce 1st bill as senator

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

State senators support 2 for Roanoke-area judgeships

Monday, April 1, 2013

Moneta businessman joins race to replace retiring Del. Putney

Monday, April 1, 2013

Lacey Putney’s retirement draws 2 GOP contenders for delegate post 

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Longtime delegate Lacey Putney of Bedford retiring after serving "with distinction"

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

McDonnell amends several new laws

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

McDonnell amendments would bring back Roanoke Valley, Montgomery County judgeships 

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

McDonnell signs bill mandating photo ID to vote

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

McDonnell transportation bill edits extend local tax authority

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

McDonnell wants to amend texting, drones legislation

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Johnson to seek re-election as Roanoke sheriff

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Tax suit raises conflict questions for Cuccinelli

Friday, March 22, 2013

Gov. hopefuls Cuccinelli, McAuliffe weigh in on uranium mining

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Rep. Bob Goodlatte backs bill to unlock cellphones

Friday, March 15, 2013

Cuccinelli blasts Democrats in talk to conservatives

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Hearings set for Roanoke precinct realignment

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Wytheville Republican Crockett-Stark won’t seek 5th term in House

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Ed Elswick to announce re-election bid for Roanoke County supervisor seat 

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Bolling rules out independent bid for governor

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Remley warns of issues with new abortion clinic rules

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Cathcart to try 2nd run for House of Delegates

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Merricks says he won’t seek new term

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Area lawmakers against extension of anti-violence act

Friday, March 1, 2013

Virginia lawmakers carefully consider Medicaid growth

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Christley to seek Roanoke County supervisor nomination

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Goodlatte seeks middle ground on immigration

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Transportation plan gets OK from General Assembly 

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Blacksburg Delegate Joseph Yost carving out niche

Friday, February 22, 2013

Senator Tim Kaine in Salem to learn about programs for veterans

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

General Assembly negotiators reach pact on transportation

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Former delegate was known for sharp wit

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

McDonnell's transportation funding plan faces changes  

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Bill would mandate concussion procedures

Monday, February 18, 2013

Rift in assembly is place, not party

Monday, February 18, 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013

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