Puckett eyes stronger Andrew's Law in 2015 session
Virginia state Senator Phillip Puckett said SB 293 known as Andrew's Law was continued to the 2015 session, with supporters told more work could strengthen the bill. He noted the debate centered on money and praised the late Trooper Andrew Fox's family for their advocacy after Fox's 2012 death directing traffic at the Virginia State Fair.
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Richmond
Phillip P Puckett
Russell
Andrew
Puckett
Andrew Fox
Fox
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
McDonnell defense seeks bill of particulars on charges
Lawyers for Bob McDonnell asked a federal judge for a bill of particulars to specify what exactly prosecutors allege the former Virginia governor did wrong. The 14 count indictment accuses the McDonnells of accepting gifts and favors to aid Star Scientific, while defense notes vague language obscures the actions claimed.
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Richmond
Bob McDonnell
Virginia
McDonnell
Maureen
McDonnells
Star Scientific
Jonnie Williams
Williams
MccDonnells
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Unfilled Mingo circuit judge seat after Thornsbury resignation
The Mingo County circuit judge post remains vacant 73 days after the appointment deadline. Gov. Tomblin has not named a replacement from a list of candidates Teresa McCune and Jonathan Jewell, with four Democrats seeking the seat in the May 13 primary. Thornsbury pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy and resigned. temporary appointees continue, and sentencing for Thornsbury is set for April 21.
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Harleston
Mingo County
Michael Thornsbury
Teresa McCune
Jonathan Jewell
Earl Ray Tomblin
Thornsbury
Tomblin
Charleston Gazette
Amy Shuler Goodwin
John L. Cummings
Cabell County
Supreme Court
Thomas McHugh
Jewell, McCune
Williamson
Robert Carlton
Miki Thompson
Dallas Toler
Toler
Michael Sparks
Eugene Crum
Crum
Sparks
George White
FBI
White
U.S. District Court
Charleston
U.S. Growth Slows to 2.4 Percent. Weather Cited
The Commerce Department narrowed fourth quarter growth to a 2.4 percent annual pace, down from 3.2 percent as consumer spending cooled amid severe winter weather. Builders and retailers report effects, while business investment rose to 7.3 percent. Economists anticipate a rebound in spring and 2014.
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Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
Jennifer Lee
BMO Capital Markets
Lee
University of Michigan
Richard Curtin
Macy’s
Bloomingdale’s
Home Depot Inc
Home Builder
Toll Brothers Inc
Northeast
Mid-Atlantic
Midwest
Federal Reserve
Janet Yellen
Fed
Senate Banking Committee
Tourist Train Authority bill clears committee for House floor
In Pocahontas Virginia the Tazewell County Tourist Train Development Authority resumes push to create a two state project for a tourist train through coal country. Senator Phillip P. Puckett notes the SB 72 has no negative votes and cleared Counties Cities and Towns. Thomas B. Childress supports the effort, tied to Bluestone Junction and Historic Pocahontas Inc track deed.
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Tourist Train Authority
Pocahontas
Tazewell County
West Virginia
Virginia
Phillip P Puckett
D-Russell
House Committee On
Senate
Puckett
Thomas B. Childress
Mercer County Tourist Train Development Authority
Bluestone Junction Tourist Train Inc
Historic Pocahontas, Inc
Bluestone Junction
Virginia General Assembly
Bluefield
Nelly to Join Florida Georgia Line for Bluefield Concert
Ticket sales begin today for Second Chance Rocks the Two Virginias at Mitchell Stadium on June 21 featuring Florida Georgia Line with Nelly. Erik Robinson of Second Chance Learning Center praises the booking and notes tickets start at 35 dollars, with 60 dollar limited reserved seating. Tickets available at Grants, Paper & More, Chamber, and Ticketmaster.
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Bluefield
Virginia
Nelly
Florida Georgia Line
Mitchell Stadium
Erik Robinson
Second Chance Learning Center
Cruise
Robinson
Grant’s
Bluefield Avenue
Grantstions
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Greater Bluefield
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