Monday, May 13, 2013
SALEM – Delegate Greg Habeeb (R-Salem) announced Monday that he has received the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Advocate in Legal Reform Award’ for his efforts in improving Virginia’s legal system during the 2013 General Assembly. Habeeb also received an “A” grade from the Chamber for his voting record during the session. “The Legislative Report Card [...]
Friday, May 10, 2013
This doesn’t make sense you say? Admittedly it means nothing at the moment but give me a minute and I’ll try to explain it per Tom Clarke, CEO of Kissito Healthcare Inc., a nonprofit and what little I could glean from Councilman and Doctor David Trinkle owner of Fork in City and other well-known “Forks.” [...]
Friday, May 10, 2013
It’s possible Roanoke City will know in June whether the state will pay half of the cost for replacing the culvert to support the weight of the passenger train, said Senator John Edwards. When the Commonwealth Transportation Board meets in June they will make the decision to help Roanoke City by paying $3 million dollars [...]
Thursday, May 2, 2013
“It’s time to solve the issue of Visa reform,” said U. S. Senator Tim Kaine at the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. Highly skilled talent is needed for unfilled high-tech jobs in the U.S. Forcing highly skilled educated college graduates back to their country of origin after graduation is the wrong thing to [...]
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Internet retailers have an advantage over brick and mortar retail stores when it comes to collecting state sales taxes. Shoppers say they look at a product in a store then order online to avoid paying sales tax. Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said though he understood the concerns of retailers “The [...]
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Jay Warren anchor at WSLS Channel 10 is leaving the Media General NBC affiliate at the end of the week. Warren, 42 said it was time for change. Dr. Bob Denton who was the political commentator/analyst at WSLS is moving to WDBJ7 to join senior political commentator/analyst Dr. Harry Wilson (see press release below). On Jay [...]
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Monday, April 8, 2013
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell, several cabinet secretaries and a team of Virginia economic development officials will embark Wednesday, April 10 on a 16-day job creation and economic development marketing mission to Los Angeles, San Francisco, China and Japan before concluding on April 26. In California, the Governor will partner with Utah Governor Gary Herbert [...]
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Monday, April 8, 2013
The historic transportation package that passed both houses of Virginia’s legislators received the most attention at the Roanoke Regional Chamber 2013 legislative wrap-up Friday. Those attending the early morning breakfast included Senators Steve Newman and Ralph Smith who both voted against the package along with Delegate Greg Habeeb. Senator John Edwards and Delegates Charles Poindexter, [...]
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Personalized educational software provider will further develop its technology capacity and product suite and with this investment will come a significant increase in new jobs within the next 18 months. ROANOKE, Va. (March 26, 2013) – Interactive Achievement, creator of standards-based instructional improvement software, today announced a $3.5 million growth equity investment for a minority [...]
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Roanoke, VA – (March 8, 2013) Several consumers in Western Virginia have been contacted by loan modification companies offering services in direct violation of FTC regulations. While there are many reputable mortgage relief companies, these particular companies have requested advance fees and have violated several FTC rules. A Roanoke resident has told the BBB they sent $2,000 [...]
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The Bullitt Avenue closure is not the only parking change downtown citizens and visitors can expect. Parking signs are changing and will become less confusing. Gone will be signs limiting parking for 10 or 15 or 30 minute limits all clustered together on the same block. Look for more uniform parking times and limits. The [...]
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Friday, March 1, 2013
Where is the Tea Party when you need them. They should be up in arms over such government waste. It is a UN Agenda 21 conspiracy after all. Call AG Ken Cuccinelli about this. He is an expert on government seals and artistic decency. Attorney General Cuccinelli will stop using “virtuous” label pin I suspect [...]
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