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GOP leaders demur on judge rejection
Two prominent Republicans who want to be the next governor believe that sexual orientation should not solely determine whether someone is fit to be a judge.
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Roll-call vote on Tracy Thorne-Begland judgeship
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Gay prosecutor's rejection for judgeship lands Virginia back in spotlight
Thorne-Begland would have been the first openly gay person elected to the bench in Virginia.
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Thorne-Begland's boss says judgeship rejection 'embarrassment' for Va.
In early morning vote, House social conservatives led by Del. Robert G. Marshall reject bid to name openly gay prosecutor to Richmond General District Court.
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House turns down change in state worker bonus funding
State lawmakers on Monday rejected more than two dozen of Gov. Bob McDonnell's amendments to the 2012-2014 budget.
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House defeats McDonnell's change on state worker bonus
The governor wanted the 3 percent bonus to be contingent upon higher savings by state agencies.
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Lawmakers to take up McDonnell's budget amendments
Legislature reconvenes today to consider governor's amendments to the two-year, $85 billion state budget and elect judges.
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Governor signs cancer legislation
Women with dense breast tissue that makes it difficult to detect abnormalities using traditional X-ray mammography will get a note with their screening results explaining that concern.
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Colgan felt pressure for key vote on Virginia budget
Never in his 37 legislative sessions had state Sen. Charles J. Colgan questioned why he puts up with the rigors and frustrations of the General Assembly more than he did this month.
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McDonnell noncommittal on voter ID bill
Gov. Bob McDonnell was noncommittal when asked whether he will sign voter ID legislation that would require voters without identification to cast provisional ballots.
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Democrats see hope for gains
Virginia Democrats last week lost a battle over transportation funding in dramatic fashion — with the abrupt defection of a longtime caucus member.
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UPDATE: House, Senate back McDonnell on phasing in raises
Local governments can phase in a 5 percent raise required for teachers and local government employees who will have to contribute 5 percent of their salaries to their retirement.
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Update: Senate passes Virginia budget
Richmond -- the Virginia Senate passed a state budget this afternoon in a surprise move without any debate. Sen. Charles Colgan, D-Manassas, cast the deciding vote in the 21-19 action.
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In party-line vote, Va. Senate again rejects budget
Senate Democrats downplay delay, saying budget agreement was not reached until May 2008 and as late as June in 2006.
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Budget vote set; Senate approval not assured
The General Assembly is set to reconvene Tuesday to vote on an amended version of Gov. Bob McDonnell's two-year, $85 billion state budget.
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Prosecutor offers deal to Capitol protesters
Richmond prosecutors will withdraw one charge against 30 women's-rights protesters arrested at the state Capitol.
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McDonnell expected to propose VRS phase-in
Legislation also would make teachers and local employees contribute 5 percent of their salaries to retirement.
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Rancor reigned at 2012 General Assembly
Legislators prepare to vote on an $85 billion, two-year budget on April 17 — more than a month behind schedule.
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General Assembly budget negotiators reach compromise
Deal includes 2% pay raise, and 3% bonus for state employees, college faculty, and state-supported local employees
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Legislators aim for Va. budget agreement by weekend
Budget negotiators returned from a weekend off and resolved to try to complete their work by the end of this week.
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Va. lawmakers back to try again on budget
House and Senate are split over transportation.
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Va. House rejects Senate's budget amendments
House and Senate negotiators took the first steps toward fashioning a new two-year spending plan, extending the overtime in this year's session.
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Senate passes budget after rejecting funds for ultrasounds
Amendment to have state or private insurers to pay for pre-abortion ultrasounds fails 20-19.
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Virginia budget advances to likely vote Monday
Senate Finance Committee agreement signaled the likelihood of a break in the partisan deadlock that derailed two earlier proposals.
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Senate Finance Committee approves budget
Democrats will propose a $3 million amendment to cover the costs of some abortion ultrasounds.
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