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Governor Scolds Law Makers

Gov. Bob McDonnell is demanding the General Assembly to end its open-ended special session. In a letter on Thursday the Governor told Virginia House and Senate leaders to return to Richmond, finish their lingering redistricting business and judicial appointments and …

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Redistricting Maps Approved

The U.S.Justice Department has approved Virginia's new legislativemaps.  Virginia is among 16 states that are required to submit their redistricting plans to the Justice Departmentunder the 1965 Voting

Redistricting Could be Costly for the State

Virginia's new redistricting plan could wind up costing the state five-million dollars.  Secretary Donald Palmer of the State Board of Election says the large number of split precincts

Redistricting Plan Awaits Governor’s Review

The General Assembly has settled on a redistricting plan.  The state Senate and House of Delegates approved the measure yesterday.  Under the revised plan, South Hampton Roads and

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