Godwin Defends Coal Tax Plan Amid Virginia Crucible
Governor Mills Godwin argued the proposed four percent coal severance tax can sustain Virginia needs for schools hospitals and prisons while disputing warnings it could end coal mining. He outlined 10 bills to tighten regulations after the Kepone contamination episode and warned of a potential year end deficit if revenue lags.
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Richmond
Mills Godwin
Godwin
Virginia
Assembly
James River
Senate
General Assembly
Popewell
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
State employees travel 66 million miles in 1975 as budgets seek higher mileage allowance
Richmond AP reports Virginia state workers logged extensive travel to serve citizens, totaling around 66 million miles after including legislative and judicial branches. A 13 cent per mile cap is debated as Gov. Godwin’s 1976 78 budget includes raises. the panel studies how much more the allowance would cost. The article notes typical driving costs and vehicle pool rules, with lodging meals and travel class rules for trips.
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Richmond
Virginia
Budget Office
George W. Curran
Curran
House Appropriations Committee
Ures
Miss Godwin
Mouse Committee
Godwin
Sonal
Earth
Malpractice Insurance Warning Issued in Virginia
Richmond AP. Virginia lawmakers warn that failure to pass malpractice insurance legislation could trigger a health care crisis. Del. Donald Pendleton says a special session by July 1 is possible if action is not taken within days. He pushes a joint underwriting association to pool risks and a $900,000 cap on damages amid warnings that hospitals could lose coverage by April 1 without authorization. He cites doctor arrogance and references Dr Welby to explain rising suits.
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Richmond
Virginia General Assembly
Del
Donald G. Pendleton
Damherst
House Health, Welfare & Institutions Committee
JUA
Virginia
Pendleton
John G. Day
Dr. Welby
Telvision
Judge Denies Poll Of SBA Grand Jury Over Prejudicial Publicity
Richmond AP A federal judge refused to poll the 23 member SBA grand jury to gauge influence from a Richmond News Leader article about Thomas F. Regan prior to a corruption probe. Judge Merhige ruled jurors cannot be questioned about legal qualifications only. Regan led the SBA office here. Rafsky pleaded guilty to one count in the multi‑count fraud case.
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Richmond
Grand
The
Small Business Administration
Matthew N. Ott Jr
Thomas F. Regan
SBA
Grand Jury
Regan
U.S. District Court
Robert R. Merhige Jr
Ott
Merhige
Richmond News Leader
Justice Department
John Dowd
Otl
Dowd
Olt
Sanford E. Rafsky
Miami
New York
Ratsky
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Walleydale
Franks
KRAFT
Walleydale Bologna
Wauau Rock Asst, Flavors Drinks
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Moses-Smith Insurance
Memorial Drive
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