Friday, May 17 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:56:28 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report we get a status check on Governor McDonnell's term in office. When he ran for office the governor made a promise to help increase the number of babies born healthyMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report we get a status check on Governor McDonnell's term in office.More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-04-12 22:03:42 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, Congressman Bobby Scott doesn't like the budget proposed by Republican House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan. Scott in particular is upset about Ryan's plans for theMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, Congressman Bobby Scott doesn't like the budget proposed by Republican House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan. Scott in particular is upset about Ryan's plans for the Obama Health Care Reform Plan.More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 11:23 PM EST2013-02-21 04:23:01 GMT
The General Assembly has approved broad new requirements when it comes to the identification you'll be asked to show when you cast your ballot. This change comes just one year after the General AssemblyMore >>
The General Assembly has approved broad new requirements when it comes to the identification you'll be asked to show when you cast your ballot.More >>
Friday, February 8 2013 7:28 PM EST2013-02-09 00:28:16 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report Governor Bob McDonnell would like to get rid of the state's gas tax and replace it with a bump in the state sales tax to help pay for transportation. Senate MinorityMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report Governor Bob McDonnell would like to get rid of the state's gas tax and replace it with a bump in the state sales tax to help pay for transportation. Senate Minority Leader Dick Saslaw doesn't think the plan will work.More >>
Friday, February 1 2013 9:17 PM EST2013-02-02 02:17:49 GMT
Governor McDonnell is enlisting some star power to push his public school grading scale. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is backing the governor's plan to rate schools on an A to F scale. The SunshineMore >>
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is backing the governor's plan to rate schools on an A to F scale. The Sunshine State implemented a similar system when Bush was governor.More >>
RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) -
The battle over education funding is always one of the biggest topics at the General Assembly.
Democratic leader David Toscano claims, "we spend less per student today than we did in 2008."
Is that true? Does Virginia spend less on students now than they did 5 years ago? Politifact Virginia says Toscano is right. According to reporter Sean Gorman, the numbers do not lie.
You can see all the information behind this week's Politifact Virginia report on their web site, politifactvirginia.com.