Wednesday, July 23 2014 1:25 PM EDT2014-07-23 17:25:35 GMT
It will focus on several vetoes from Governor Terry McAuliffe in the budget, including an amendment requiring Medicaid expansion be approved by the General Assembly.More >>
It will focus on several vetoes from Governor Terry McAuliffe in the budget, including an amendment requiring Medicaid expansion be approved by the General Assembly.More >>
Tuesday, July 1 2014 2:51 PM EDT2014-07-01 18:51:47 GMT
Henry Marsh notified Governor Terry McAuliffe on Tuesday of his plans to retire from the Virginia Senate. Marsh's retirement will be effective Thursday, according to the letter. "I am thankful to theMore >>
Henry Marsh notified Governor Terry McAuliffe on Tuesday of his plans to retire from the Virginia Senate.More >>
Governor Terry McAuliffe (D-Virginia) vetoed SB 236 a bill passed largely along party lines in the state legislature that would've codified the right for students in public schools to organize prayer groups on school grounds and display religious clothing, jewelry etc. during the school day. More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 12:58 PM EST2014-02-28 17:58:54 GMT
Virginia lawmakers took a break from their work at the General Assembly to honor the family of a State Trooper who was killed in the line of duty last month. The House of Delegates reconvened WednesdayMore >>
Virginia lawmakers took a break from their work at the General Assembly to honor a State Trooper who was killed in the line of duty last month.More >>
Tuesday, January 28 2014 12:51 PM EST2014-01-28 17:51:59 GMT
An Oklahoma senator has proposed a bill to protect law enforcement personnel during traffic stops by allowing officers to issue electronic citations for traffic, misdemeanor and municipal ordinance violations. SenatorMore >>
An Oklahoma senator has proposed a bill to protect law enforcement personnel during traffic stops by allowing officers to issue electronic citations for traffic, misdemeanor and municipal ordinance violations.More >>
Friday, July 25 2014 5:49 PM EDT2014-07-25 21:49:44 GMT
This week's Politifact Virginia report looks at claim Barbara Comstock made about Obamacare. She's the Republican running in Virginia's 10th Congressional District. She says quote, "The Affordable CareMore >>
This week's Politifact Virginia report looks at claim Barbara Comstock made about Obamacare.
She's the Republican running in Virginia's 10th Congressional District.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 1:25 PM EDT2014-07-23 17:25:35 GMT
It will focus on several vetoes from Governor Terry McAuliffe in the budget, including an amendment requiring Medicaid expansion be approved by the General Assembly.More >>
It will focus on several vetoes from Governor Terry McAuliffe in the budget, including an amendment requiring Medicaid expansion be approved by the General Assembly.More >>
Monday, July 21 2014 6:29 PM EDT2014-07-21 22:29:13 GMT
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After making critical changes to Virginia's response to mental health care, a group of lawmakers insists there's still much more work to be done.More >>
Friday, July 18 2014 5:40 PM EDT2014-07-18 21:40:14 GMT
This week's Politifact Virginia report takes a look at a claim made by State House Majority Leader Kirk Cox from Colonial Heights on the state of social programs in America. He said, quote, "There areMore >>
This week's Politifact Virginia report takes a look at a claim made by State House Majority Leader Kirk Cox from Colonial Heights on the state of social programs in America.More >>
RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) -
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.
Here is what he told us back on January 9th: "There's no reason for us to put the whole burden on Virginia when one-third of the gasoline is purchased by out-of-state people and now we're going to give them a free ride."
Is that true? Is one third of gasoline in Virginia purchased by people out of state?
According to Politifact that statement is false. Reporter Warren Fiske said there is just no evidence to back up that claim.
"The state just doesn't keep tabs on the amount of gas that's purchased by out-of-state drivers and the reason is the state collects the gas from gasoline wholesalers, it's technically collected at the pump from drivers," said Fiske.
You can see all the information behind this week's Politifact Virginia report on their web site, www.politifactvirginia.com.
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