Virginians ‘Fired Up, Ready to Go’ for Obama Visit

By Leah Small and Ashley McLeodCapital News Service RICHMOND, Va. – Thousands of Virginians were “fired up” to see Barack and Michelle Obama at the Democratic presidential…

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…

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…

Bill defines campus police as law enforcement officers

Campus police officers across Virginia frequently put their lives at risk, just like members of any city, county or state police force. Yet in the…

200 attend candlelight vigil near Governor’s Mansion

By Ashley McLeodCaptial News ServiceMar 12, 2012, 11:48 RICHMOND – More than 200 men and women lined the sidewalk behind the Governor’s Mansion on Thursday…