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Judge keeps Rick Perry off Virgina ballot
RICHMOND, Va. — A federal judge on Friday refused to add Texas Gov. Rick Perry and three other candidates to Virginia’s Republican presidential primary ballot, ruling they waited too late to challenge the state’s ballot-qualifying law.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:29:15 -0800

Virgina Firm Cited for 'No-Call' Violations
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley (D-Nettleton) announced today that the Mississippi Public Service Commission has fined Media Synergy Group, LLC of Richmond, Virginia, $30,000 for violations of the Mississippi "No-Call" law and rules associated with enforcing the law.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:27:38 -0800

QB Strauss transfering from U.Va. to UR
Michael Strauss, a quarterback who spent two seasons at the University of Virgina, will start classes at the University of Richmond on Monday, the beginning of the second semester at UR.
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:23:12 -0800

George Allen speaks in Queally Hall Tuesday
Former Virginia Governor George Allen, who is now running for the U.S. Senate, talked to students at Queally Hall Tuesday asking for their support.
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:36:55 -0800

Autism Bill Gets Final Approval
A year after the bill that would provide health insurance to young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder was passed by the General Assembly, Richmond lawmakers have again passed legislation that will allow for the full implementation of the bill.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:44:26 -0800

Ceremony sheds new light on what it means to be an American
Richmond welcomes 25 new U.S. citizens in naturalization ceremony MIDLOTHIAN, Va. (WTVR) - In the more than five years since Laila Chrouki plucked up roots in Morocco and moved to the United States, the mom with a law degree and a newborn child has seen economic progress and opportunity she had never dreamed of previously.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:38:20 -0800

Virginia Politics Twitter Accounts
Gazillionaire Warren Buffett started this by saying his secretary pays a higher tax rate than he does. Del. David Englin brought the debate to Virginia when he said that a cashier pays the same state income tax rate as a millionaire hedge fund manager. Was he right?
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:20:24 -0800

IndieRotation Chart: Kay Tunes, Tiffany Evans, Kay Tunes, Vaughn Anthony
Singersroom's "IndieRotation" is a weekly evaluation of the latest singles, leaks and releases from independent artists. Each Monday we will deliver...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:26:42 -0800

Conservative reaction to repeal of guns on campus law
Elliott Walden discusses Virginia’s troubling history of gun violence on college campuses. She said the decision to carry guns on campus should be left to universities.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:36:20 -0800

Choices narrowed as signing day approaches for local high school football players
College football recruiters — some with scholarship offers in hand and others simply looking to evaluate — will be back on the road tomorrow, and some will be making stops at Mercer County-area high schools.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:45:24 -0800