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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>>

Kaine Legislation Aimed at Protecting Battlefields

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Senator Tim Kaine is traveling to Slaughter Pen battlefield in Fredericksburg to promote a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the American Battlefield Protection Program. More>>

VA Promoting Adoption of Children in Foster Care

Gov. Bob McDonnell is launching a campaign to promote the adoption of children in foster care in Virginia. More>>

New Poll Shows Governor's Race in Statistical Tie Video included

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Poll numbers show the race for the state's top job in a statistical tie, and shed light on what a run for president could look like for Gov. McDonnell. More>>

VA Projects Receiving Agriculture, Forestry Grants

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Gov. Bob McDonnell says 11 projects throughout Virginia are sharing nearly $250,000 in funds aimed at strengthening the state's agriculture and forestry industries. More>>

VA Senators Praise Online Sales Tax Collection Bill Video included

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Virginia already requires sales tax on online sales, but a new law would make it easier for online retailers to collect it at the point of sale. More>>

Cuccinelli Makes First Policy Announcement Video included

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Republican Ken Cuccinelli gave his first policy speech in Richmond as his Democratic rival in the governor's race tours Virginia through Thursday in what he's calling an official campaign launch. More>>

McAuliffe Visits PVCC on Official Campaign Kickoff Tour Video included

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With six months left until Election Day, Terry McAuliffe is officially kicking off his campaign in Charlottesville. More>>

VA Cabinet Member Discloses Gifts

A member of Gov. Bob McDonnell's cabinet has disclosed gifts from the head of a troubled tobacco products and nutritional supplements manufacturer. More>>

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