Legislative internship program is a capital idea

April 30, 2012 At this year’s legislative session, 29 college students from across the state took part in Virginia Capital Semester, an internship program run by VCU’s L. Douglas…

Beekeepers buzzing about new grant program

APRIL 11, 2012; 8:24 AM • BY RVANEWS STAFF From Ashley McLeod | Capital News Service Beekeepers across Virginia soon will be able to get government money…

Homeowner groups retain power to ban solar panels

Capital News ServiceApril 24, 2012 RICHMOND — The General Assembly has upheld Gov. Bob McDonnell’s veto of legislation that would have ended homeowner associations’ ability…

‘Solar freedom’ law won’t see light of day

The General Assembly has upheld Gov. Bob McDonnell’s veto of legislation preventing community associations from prohibiting the installation of solar panels on homes. The Senate…