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Hurricane Prep Sales Tax Break Starts Saturday Video included

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Stores across the commonwealth are stocking up with supplies to help people prepare for hurricane season. More>>

Virginia State Police to Boost Patrols this Weekend

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Virginia State Police will boost road patrols over the Memorial Day holiday weekend as part of the annual Operation CARE national traffic-enforcement effort. More>>

Local Prosecutor Investigating Gov. McDonnell

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Richmond's top prosecutor is looking into gifts to Gov. Bob McDonnell in an investigation requested by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. More>>

Gubernatorial Candidates Take Different Tacks in TV Ads Video included

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Early ads in the race for governor have been pretty tame, but analysts say it's only a matter of time, and voters should take political messages with a grain of salt. More>>

Richmond Prosecutor Investigating Gov. McDonnell

Richmond's top prosecutor is looking into gifts to Gov. Bob McDonnell in an investigation requested by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. More>>

Lieutenant Governor Candidate Turns Heads with Remarks Video included

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A Republican nominee for statewide office is getting noticed for statements this week – including a comparison of Planned Parenthood with the KKK. More>>

VA's GOP Candidates Stop in Albemarle on Fly-Around Tour

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The Republican nominees for statewide office are making their way around the commonwealth this week. Their latest stop - the GOP headquarters in Albemarle County. More>>

VA Anti-Uranium Forces Press Gubernatorial Candidates

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Opponents of uranium mining in Virginia met with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on the issue and they said he's solidly in their corner. More>>

VA's GOP Candidates Begin Fly-Around Tour in Shenandoah Valley Video included

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The three candidates on Virginia's Republican ticket are crisscrossing the commonwealth on a fly-around tour - starting at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport. More>>

Cuccinelli Wins Republican Party Nomination for Governor

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Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was nominated for governor at a statewide Republican convention Saturday. More>>

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in VA

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A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey. More>>

Republicans Gather in Richmond for Convention Video included

VA's Republican Party will gavel its convention to order Friday and is preparing to formalize Ken Cuccinelli's gubernatorial nomination and decide its two other statewide candidates. More>>

VA Department of Social Services Honored for Use of Technology

The Virginia Department of Social Services is being recognized for its use of technology to help improve efficiency and effectiveness. More>>

New Poll: McAuliffe Leads Cuccinelli in Gubernatorial Race

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Democrat Terry McAuliffe is inching ahead of Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the race for governor, according to a new poll. More>>

Cuccinelli Announces Energy Policy Proposal Video included

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Cuccinelli announced his energy policy in the heart of Virginia coal country on Thursday. More>>

Commonwealth Transportation Board Releases Six-Year Plan Draft

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Virginia will budget an extra $4 billion for transportation projects during the next six years. More>>

Cuccinelli Recuses Office from Representing Gov. Bob McDonnell

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Ken Cuccinelli has recused his office from representing Gov. McDonnell in matters related to theft charges against the Executive Mansion's former chef. More>>

Lt. Gov. Bolling's New PAC Focused on Electing Mainstream Republicans

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Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling is starting a new political action committee called the Virginia Mainstream Project. More>>

New Poll: Gov. McDonnell's Approval Rating has Dropped

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Gov. McDonnell's approval rating has taken a slide recently, according to a new numbers released by Quinnipiac University. More>>

Judge Sets New Dates in Former VA Executive Mansion Chef's Case

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The politically charged embezzlement case against a former VA Executive Mansion chef is back before a judge. More>>

April VA General Revenue Up Slightly Over 2012

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Virginia general revenue increased last month by 2.2 percent over April 2012 in one of the year's most significant tax collection months. More>>

VA Entrepreneur Caught in Growing Political Drama

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Lavish gifts and political donations have whisked a car salesman turned serial entrepreneur into the center of a growing scandal dogging Virginia's two top Republicans. More>>

McDonnell Officially Signs Transportation Funding Bill Video included

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The first major change in nearly three decades to the way Virginia pays for roads, rail and transit is now officially law. More>>

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