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GOP leaders demur on judge rejection
Two prominent Republicans who want to be the next governor believe that sexual orientation should not solely determine whether someone is fit to be a judge.
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Gay prosecutor's rejection for judgeship lands Virginia back in spotlight
Thorne-Begland would have been the first openly gay person elected to the bench in Virginia.
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Roll-call vote on Tracy Thorne-Begland judgeship
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Task force succeeds in eliminating 15 mandates; 50 more enacted
The governor’s task force on state-imposed mandates succeeded in getting 15 regulations struck this year.
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General Assembly appoints two Lynchburg area judges
Among the final issues resolved during the General Assembly’s overtime struggle on the state budget were judgeships, about 40 of which were filled in the early-morning hours Tuesday before lawmakers adjourned their 2012 session.
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Two judges confirmed for Lynchburg area
The General Assembly appointed two new judges for the Lynchburg area early today, just before it adjourned its 2012 session.
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Thorne-Begland's boss says judgeship rejection 'embarrassment' for Va.
In early morning vote, House social conservatives led by Del. Robert G. Marshall reject bid to name openly gay prosecutor to Richmond General District Court.
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House turns down change in state worker bonus funding
State lawmakers on Monday rejected more than two dozen of Gov. Bob McDonnell's amendments to the 2012-2014 budget.
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House defeats McDonnell's change on state worker bonus
The governor wanted the 3 percent bonus to be contingent upon higher savings by state agencies.
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Lawmakers to take up McDonnell's budget amendments
Legislature reconvenes today to consider governor's amendments to the two-year, $85 billion state budget and elect judges.
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Richmond delegate speaks during women's rights group meeting
About 50 enthusiastic people showed up Wednesday to hear a Democratic delegate from Richmond describe her fight against socially conservative legislation, including a bill requiring ultrasounds for abortions that created a furor in the General Assembly this year.
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Governor signs cancer legislation
Women with dense breast tissue that makes it difficult to detect abnormalities using traditional X-ray mammography will get a note with their screening results explaining that concern.
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McDonnell noncommittal on voter ID bill
Gov. Bob McDonnell was noncommittal when asked whether he will sign voter ID legislation that would require voters without identification to cast provisional ballots.
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Colgan felt pressure for key vote on Virginia budget
Never in his 37 legislative sessions had state Sen. Charles J. Colgan questioned why he puts up with the rigors and frustrations of the General Assembly more than he did this month.
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UPDATE: House, Senate back McDonnell on phasing in raises
Local governments can phase in a 5 percent raise required for teachers and local government employees who will have to contribute 5 percent of their salaries to their retirement.
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Update: Senate passes Virginia budget
Richmond -- the Virginia Senate passed a state budget this afternoon in a surprise move without any debate. Sen. Charles Colgan, D-Manassas, cast the deciding vote in the 21-19 action.
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Delegate Anne B. Crockett-Stark to hold town halls
6th District Delegate Anne B. Crockett-Stark (R-Wythe Co.) plans to hold three town halls across the district in the next week to hear from constituents
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In party-line vote, Va. Senate again rejects budget
Senate Democrats downplay delay, saying budget agreement was not reached until May 2008 and as late as June in 2006.
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Lynchburg region could gain funds for education and health care
The proposed state budget rejected by Senate Democrats Tuesday, contains increased tuition grants for private-college students and other items significant to the Lynchburg region.
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Budget vote set; Senate approval not assured
The General Assembly is set to reconvene Tuesday to vote on an amended version of Gov. Bob McDonnell's two-year, $85 billion state budget.
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Governor seeks changes in voter ID legislation
Amendment would eliminate a provision allowing voters without identification to cast ballots if they are recognized by a poll worker.
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McDonnell wants amendment to military detention bill
One amendment prohibits "knowingly" participating in an indefinite detention; another keeps state personnel out of any federal detention operation.
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Prosecutor offers deal to Capitol protesters
Richmond prosecutors will withdraw one charge against 30 women's-rights protesters arrested at the state Capitol.
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McDonnell expected to propose VRS phase-in
Legislation also would make teachers and local employees contribute 5 percent of their salaries to retirement.
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Rancor reigned at 2012 General Assembly
Legislators prepare to vote on an $85 billion, two-year budget on April 17 — more than a month behind schedule.
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