Virginia General Assembly
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Gay judge rejected; Kenyan McDuffie wins
CommentToday on NewsTalk we spoke with Sen. Barbara Favola, Del. Bob Marshall and DC Councilman-elect Kenyan McDuffie.
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The Huguely trial; GOP bills advance in Va.; Komen presses on
CommentToday on NewsTalk we looked at the trial of UVA lacrosse star George Huguely with legal analysts Jim Shalleck and Shelley Broderick. Political analyst Stephen Farnsworth talked about the shift in power in Richmond. And Washington Times columnist Deborah Simmons looked at the controversy surrounding the Komen Foundation and their funding decision regarding Planned Parenthood.
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Chief Cathy Lanier; Va. legislature reconvenes
CommentToday on NewsTalk DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier talked about the decline in homicides in 2011, the occupy protests and more. Then Washington Post reporter Anita Kumar joined us to preview the Virginia legislature's 2012 session.
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Candidate debate; “Don’t Ask…”; The GU basketbrawl
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Jeff Frederick vs. Tito Munoz, Alex Nicholson, Tom Threlkeld.
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Virginia Democratic primary marred by mudslinging
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There's an ugly political race going on in Arlington County — between two Democrats, no less. And here we thought all Democrats had lost their spines.
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Virginia motorcycle laws amended: A red light change in store
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To motorcyclists, stop lights may be viewed as merely suggestions come July 1.
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BRAC: Election issue?
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The Mark Center becomes a political football.
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Cleveland Anderson to run for Virginia General Assembly
A familiar face in Dumfries business will make another run for the General Assembly.
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Virginia could lose WMATA board seat
CommentIt could be weeks before Virginia officials learn if they will lose representation on the Metro board, the Sun Gazette reports.
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Virginia Assembly OKs state rep on Metro board
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The Virginia General Assembly has approved a budget amendment from Gov. Bob McDonnell appointing a state representative to the Metro Board of Directors
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Va. Legislature adjourns;Baker discusses ethics, crime, schools
CommentDel. Tim Hugo (R) and Del. Adam Ebbin (D) talk about the just-concluded session of the Virginia General Assembly. And Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker talks about ethics reform, development around Metro and more.
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Virginia's vanity license plate collection grows
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Really like wild flowers? Want to raise diabetes awareness? Maybe you just live in Vienna and want everyone to know.
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Va. senator finds asbestos in his office
CommentThe clerk of the Virginia State Senate said that State Sen. William Wampler's office reported that a chalky white powder had fallen from the ceiling onto a windowsill.
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Va House OKs urgent bill setting up disabled fund
CommentTrying to head off a federal lawsuit over Virginia's outmoded system of care for the intellectually disabled, the House voted to set up a $30 million trust fund.
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Veterans charities will again have to register after U.S. Navy Vets fiasco
The organization was run by a man who had contributed heavily to political candidates around the country, including more than $55,000 to the campaign of Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.
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It’s this week or never for county’s remaining legislative priority
The House of Delegates four times over the past week has “passed by” a measure to extend the county government’s ability to continue a surcharge on its hotel tax.
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At least four of LeMunyon's bills will pass
As the 2011 legislative session enters its final week, the General Assembly has passed four measures proposed by Delegate Jim LeMunyon (R-67th district), and five more of his bills are still alive.
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NOVEC takes students to General Assembly
The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative took five area high school students to Richmond on Feb. 10 to see the commonwealth’s General Assembly in action
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