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 >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-29 01:51:29 GMT
For almost his entire career, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has been opposed to the idea of creating an easier path for non-violent ex-felons to have their right to vote restored. But today- the candidateMore >>
For almost his entire career, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has been opposed to the idea of creating an easier path for non-violent ex-felons to have their right to vote restored.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:01:46 GMT
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, Democrat Terry McAuliffe is hoping to make education a key plank in his bid for governor. He thinks the state needs to work harder in luring new teachers becauseMore >>
In this week's Politifact Virginia report, Democrat Terry McAuliffe is hoping to make education a key plank in his bid for governor.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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