This question is in response to the “churning” operation to sell tobacco products to bootleggers who were carrying the tobacco to high tax states for resale. The operation, Blue Water Tobacco, was run by the ATF, who abandoned the operation in October 2010, and…
The purpose of this notice is to seek public comment on a draft permit from the DEQ that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Parksley, Virginia in Accomack County. Applicant: Riverside Shore Rehabilitation Center, 26181 Parksley…
MIDLOTHIAN – At an event at Robious Elementary School in Midlothian, Governor Bob McDonnell today signed 12 pieces of legislation designed to make Virginia’s schools and campuses safer. Speaking about the signing, Governor McDonnell remarked, “In response to the appalling and…
The following is Governor O’Malley of Maryland’s response to the recent case heard by the Supreme Court, Maryland v. King, where the justices upheld Maryland’s law to sample a person’s DNA upon arrest and without requiring a warrant. ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley…
Ms. Deborah Christie has been appointed by the Governor to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission. She currently is Executive Director of the Wallops Research Park and resides in Onancock.
Nine projects are identified in Accomack County although many like the new Chincoteague Bridge are underway or already complete. A $15,312,000 improvement to Route 709 (Horntown Road) and a $7,808,000 reconstruction of Route 609 (Church Road) are scheduled for construction…
The City of Riviera Beach, Florida sought to redevelop it’s marina but Mr. Lozman, a resident of a floating home in the city’s marina, challenged the redevelopment plan (Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach, Florida). The city first tried to evict Mr. Lozman…
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that April revenue collections increased by 2.2 percent over the prior year. April is a significant month for revenue collections, because, in addition to regular revenue collections, final payments for tax year 2012 and…
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Virginia Tech President Charles Steger after 14 years at the helm. “With the announcement of the retirement of Dr. Charles Steger today, an era has come to an…
Pete Terry of H.M. Terry Company, Inc has been awarded Virginia Family-Owned Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. They along with other outstanding businesses will be honored at the Virginia Small Business Week Awards luncheon in…
