Thursday March 11, 2010

Virginia Political News

Agenda for the 3/23 CAR meeting

The agenda for the March 23 Commission of Architectural Review meeting (PDF) lists 5 projects in the area, including a conceptual review for a multi-family dwelling at 2400 East Franklin: ...

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Shooting on Nine Mile

An unidentified man was found shot in the road at North 27th Street and Nine Mile Road at around 11:30PM last night. The victim was taken to VCU/MCV with life-threatening ...

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Join us now for Shad Plank Live

Shad Plank: Live from Richmond

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'Doing the heavy lifting' - roanoke.com

In his first General Assembly session, Del. Bill Cleaveland is tasked with carrying a bill for Gov. Bob McDonnell.RICHMOND -- It's not every day that the governor sends a bill directly to the floor of the House of Delegates. And it's not every day that a freshman legislator gets to carry it for the chief executive.

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Governor meets with Appalachian's top brass - roanoke.com

He raised concerns about Virginia's electric rates being higher than those in two adjoining states.RICHMOND -- Gov. Bob McDonnell met privately with executives of Appalachian Power Co. and its parent company this week and advised them to hold community meetings in Southwest and Southside Virginia to explain the company's rate increases to customers.

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Governor urges budget deal by end of the week - roanoke.com

It's important to wrap up the budget and create certainty for localities, McDonnell says.RICHMOND -- House and Senate budget negotiators continued efforts to narrow their differences Wednesday, while Gov. Bob McDonnell stressed the importance of completing work on a spending plan in time for Saturday's scheduled adjournment of the General Assembly session.

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Lawmakers reappoint Franklin County judge - roanoke.com

RICHMOND -- The General Assembly on Wednesday reappointed Franklin County Circuit Court Judge William Alexander to another eight-year term after weeks of controversy and questions about the judge's handling of a special grand jury investigation of the county's sheriff.

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Law enforcement in the Internet age

While there may never be a replacement for good old fashioned police work, new technology has meant a whole new world for county law enforcement

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Powhatan' Extension Office could close

House amendment could force county's program to merge with Chesterfield's

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Case against Royal sent to grand jury

According to testimony at a preliminary hearing, the victim had been in a relationship with Royal, 40, for about a month before the alleged rape.

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Powhatan ranks 38 for online government transparency

In a recent report, the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy scored localities on budget and expenditure information available online.

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Governor to class: 'dream big'

McDonnell, First Lady read to Battlefield Park fifth-graders

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PHHS marks 'Fifty Years of Excellence'

On Saturday, March 20, Patrick Henry High School will start celebrating a significant anniversary with a "Fifty Years of Excellence Ceremony"

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Friendly nudging paid off

Some friendly encouragement from her band director's wife paid off for Lindsey Martin

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Local woman needs liver transplant

Sheila Tyler's name recently added to list; fundraiser set to help with expenses

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Sakura Sushi & Steak Now Open

Sakura Sushi & Steak is offering 10% to celebrate their Grand Opening.

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The Canal Walk

I love to spend my lunch hour during spring outside at the Canal Walk. You can grab a bench and eat and then go for a stroll.

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Northrop business unit to upgrade Swedish navy' submarines

Sperry Marine, a business unit of Northrop Grumman Corp., has won a contract to upgrade the navigation systems of the Swedish navy’s submarines. Sperry Marine will supply five new MK ...

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CSC launches remote network access for government employees

Falls Church-based CSC announced Wednesday that it has launched a secure remote network connection for government employees. The Common Access Card Enabled Remote Access Solution allows employees to access government ...

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General Dynamics to upgrade FAA communications

General Dynamics has received a $228 million contract to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration’s communications system. The contact, valued over 10 years, will update the FAA’s Administrative Voice Enterprise Services ...

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