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Government
McDonnell Budget Amendments Up Spending by $211M
Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Monday a series of amendments to the Virginia State Budget that would increase net spending by more than $200 million. The amendments find $500 million i...
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Government
Local Road Funds Unlikely to Come from General Assembly
As officials sat down Tuesday to discuss priorities for the legislature’s fast-approaching 2013 session, the county’s widely publicized road funding woes—a $3 billion need for road projec...
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Government
McDonnell Hints at New Transportation Funding Package
Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Wednesday a potential solution to Virginia’s growing transportation funding problem, but cautioned those gathered at his Annual Transportation Conference in ...
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News
Telegraph Road Closed This Weekend
Portions of Telegraph Road in both directions will be closed from this Friday at 9 p.m. through Sunday at 9 p.m. Northbound Telegraph Road will be closed from the ramp to Eisenhower ...
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News
Gas Tax or Higher Tolls? Both Could Become Transportation Funding Options in Virginia
Next year’s Thanksgiving road trip may be a little more expensive as Virginia officials grapple with how to adequately fund Virginia’s growing transportation infrastructure needs. Go...
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Government
VDOT Adds Last-Minute Improvements to Express Lanes
In response to multiple accidents and driver confusion at the northbound entrance to the Express Lanes, the Virginia Department of Transportation implemented improved signage and lane mar...
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News
Go Mobile, Save Money on Gas for Thanksgiving Travel
Gas prices are on the decline in the area, from $3.79 in October to $3.52 last week, according to AAA. If you’re looking for less expensive gas as you hit the road for Thanksgiving, ...
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Government
Police: Drivers Must Comply as Express Lanes Open
The I-495 Express Lanes will open early Saturday morning, providing drivers with alternatives to the oft-crowded general purpose lanes – and the Virginia State Police want drivers to reme...