McDonnell, First Lady read to Battlefield Park fifth-graders

RICHMOND — By issuing a directive prohibiting discrimination in the state work force, Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell this week sought middle ground on gay rights, opting for the pragmatic approach that characterized his campaign for office.

Citing a potential conflict of interest, attorneys for a condemned man have asked Gov. Bob McDonnell to let someone else decide whether next week’s scheduled execution should take place.

In his first General Assembly session, Del. Bill Cleaveland is tasked with carrying a bill for Gov. Bob McDonnell.brpRICHMOND -- 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…

The governor steps in after the attorney general argues that public schools cannot protect gays.brpIn an executive directive issued late Wednesday, Gov. Bob McDonnell seemed to contradict a letter sent by the state attorney general to public colleges and universities last week directing them to strip…

by Jaedda Armstrong The Virginia Organizing Project, a Charlottesville-based grassroots organization that sold cookies and cupcakes to raise money for the budget shortfalls, will present Gov. Bob McDonnell's office with a $921 check on Friday, according to a news release.

RICHMOND After striking language that would have placed protections for gay and lesbian workers into law, Virginia's Senate today unanimously approved an economic incentive bill requested by Gov. Bob McDonnell. The bill gives the governor greater flexibility to use state grants and other financial tools…

In his first General Assembly session, Del. Bill Cleaveland is tasked with carrying a bill for Gov. Bob McDonnell.brpRICHMOND -- 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…

The governor steps in after the attorney general argues that public schools cannot protect gays.brpIn an executive directive issued late Wednesday, Gov. Bob McDonnell seemed to contradict a letter sent by the state attorney general to public colleges and universities last week directing them to strip…

In his first General Assembly session, Del. Bill Cleaveland is tasked with carrying a bill for Gov. Bob McDonnell.brpRICHMOND -- 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…