Corey Stewart says Va. Senate panel should have passed illegal immigrant law
A Virginia Senate committee should not have voted down an anti-illegal immigration law that would have allowed state police to check the immigration status of those detained or arrested, the chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors said in a news release Friday, The Washington Post reports.
Obama adds staff, will open fourth office in Virginia
President Obama continues to build his campaign in Virginia by adding staff and opening a fourth office this weekend, The Washington Post reports.
Virginia Republicans gear up for legislative session
Republicans, led by Gov. Bob McDonnell, announced on the Capitol steps Tuesday that they stand united in forming a “more efficient, effective government.’’ (In case there was any confusion, they stood behind a massive banner that said just that, reports The Washington Post.
Viagra regs paired with abortion rules
Sometimes a “nay” vote isn’t enough to show a lawmaker’s disdain for a bill. Sometimes only a flippant floor amendment will do, reports The Washington Post.
Cuccinelli outlines regional rat summit
District officials will meet with counterparts from Maryland and Virginia to discuss the threat of rodents relocating from D.C. to neighboring states, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s office said Monday, reports The Washington Examiner.
Metro: Riders’ fares to cover 42% of Silver Line costs in first 3 years
Metro is forecasting that the first segment of the Silver Line currently under construction will cost $112 million to operate over the next three years, including fuel and energy costs, reports the Washington Examiner.
Goddard School to be Built at Old Bridge Commons
The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development is planning to put in another daycare location in the Old Bridge Commons, reports Patch.com.
Outstanding Faculty Award Given to History Professor
Dr. Charles Poland of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has received the 2012 Outstanding Faculty Award, administered by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and sponsored by Dominion, reports NOVAFortnightly.com.
