– 17th Month out of Last 18 with Increase in Revenue Collections over Prior Year – RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that August revenue collections increased by 7.8 percent over the prior year. This is the 17th month out of the last 18 in which state revenue collections exceeded the previous year’s amount. [...]

CHESTERFIELD – More than eighty volunteers and supporters were on hand for Delegate M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox’s (R – Colonial Heights) campaign volunteer breakfast on Saturday, September 10th, at the historic Swift Creek Mill Theatre. After a welcome from Colonial Heights Republican Committee Chairman John Wood, Joe Horbal introduced Delegate Cox. Horbal described Cox as, [...]

– Pollina Corporate Real Estate Annual Study Picks Virginia as ‘Model’ For Pro-Business States; Commonwealth Wins by Largest Margin in History of Study – Study: “Virginia is the unquestionable brightest star on the American flag when it comes to being pro-business……..Virginia is truly in a class by itself.” RICHMOND – Virginia has been named the [...]

RICHMOND, VA – Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates William J. Howell (R-Stafford) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Bob McDonnell’s announcement of FY 2011 surplus figures. Since taking office, Governor McDonnell and the House Republican Caucus have worked side-by-side to eliminate unnecessary spending and enforce Virginia’s constitutional balanced budget requirement [...]

-Networking Technologies and Support Inc. to expand headquarters operation- RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Networking Technologies and Support Inc. (NTS) will invest $1.5 million to expand its headquarters operation in Chesterfield County. The project will create 140 new jobs over the next three years. Speaking about today’s announcement, Governor McDonnell said, “What [...]

– House Republican Majority Works to Improve Troops’ Voting Access Abroad – RICHMOND, VA – In an ongoing effort to ensure that Virginia is the most veteran and service member friendly state in the nation, Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) today issued the following statement regarding efforts to improve voting access to [...]

~ Recently Created Secretariat Brings Spotlight to Virginia’s Veterans, Military and Military Families While Continuing to Oversee the Commonwealth’s Homeland Security and All-Hazards Preparedness Efforts ~ RICHMOND – Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Terrie L. Suit, herself a 9-year veteran of the House of Delegates before joining the McDonnell administration in 2010, announced [...]

– Early Review of Enrollment Projections Indicate Virginia Institutions Adding 6,000 New Slots for In-State Students this Fall Because of Legislation – McDonnell Also Announces Expansion of Center for Excellence in Education’s National Lab Skills Initiative in Virginia Governor: “In order to get a good job, you need a good education. This is a jobs [...]

14th Month out of Last 15 with Increase in Revenue Collections over Prior Year RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that May revenue collections increased by 17.9 percent over the prior year. This is the fourteenth month out of the last 15 in which state revenue collections exceeded the previous year’s amount. It is [...]

Colonial Heights- In an email sent to over 4,000 supporters, Delegate M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox (R-Colonial Heights), House Majority Leader, announced today that he will seek re-election to the 66th District seat in the House of Delegates. Cox also turned in his Certificate of Candidate Qualification to the State Board of Elections today and already [...]