McDonnell Inauguration

The Governor-elect’s inauguration is just around the corner. Check out the Inaugural website to get news updates, a schedule of events, and purchase tickets.

Click here to visit the Inaugural website.

Bob Writes U.S. Secretary of Interior

Bob wrote U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar urging him to avoid delays to energy exploration and development off the coast of Virginia.

Read the full letter here.

Statement on Virginia’s Budget Development Process

Bob released a statement today on the need to reform Virginia’s budget development process.

Read the statement here.

RIC Tightens Security

After Friday’s incident in Detroit, the Richmond International Airport is suggesting that holiday travelers arrive to the airport at least 2 hours early in order to get through security check points. Please read the article below for more information about this recent announcement.

Check out the article here.

Governor-elect’s transition

Visit the transition website to keep up to date on the governor-elect’s transition and news over the next few weeks.

Click here to go to the transition website.

Happy Holidays

The McDonnells wish you and your family a blessed Christmas Eve today!

Congrats to the Hokies

Following their victory over UMBC last night, the Virginia Tech Hokies Men’s basketball team holds a 10-1 record for the season. Congrats to the Hokies on their great start!

Also, good luck tonight to both teams as the University of Virginia hosts Hampton at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville.

Bob Announces Cabinet Appointments

Earlier today, Bob announced important cabinet appointments for Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Administration, and Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry. Read more about these important appointments here.

McDonnell Inaugural

Last week we launched our Inaugural website. If you have not had a chance, please visit the site to get the full schedule of Inaugural events, stay up-to-date on recent news, register to volunteer and purchase your Inaugural event tickets.

Click here to visit the McDonnell Inaugural website.

Blizzard Round-Up

Record snowfall has hit the Northeast, including parts of Virginia. Take a look at a blizzard news roundup from across the Commonwealth:

Richmond Times-Dispatch

WSET

Daily Press

Danville News

Statement on Budget Proposal

Bob issued a statement today regarding Governor Kaine’s budget proposal.

Read the full statement here.

Get Your Inaugural Tickets Now

We just launched our Inaugural website, http://www.mcdonnellinaugural.com. Please visit the site to see the schedule of Inaugural events, volunteer to help, and buy your tickets. Tickets are going fast so make sure to get yours today.

Visit McDonnell Inaugural Here

Making it Easier for Business

Bob is already working on business and transportation issues.

Read more about his time with the Hampton Roads Chamber discussing local top priorities.

Bob Talks Football

Bob, a Notre Dame alumnus, took a break from planning his transition this morning to talk about the hiring of Brian Kelly, Notre Dame’s new football coach.

The podcast will be posted here, under SportsPhone Audio

Click here to learn more about Coach Kelly

Click here to read Coach Kelly’s Wikipedia page

Job Creation

Bob is making job creation a top priority as he prepares to take office:

“I intend to make my first and foremost priority during the course of the early months as governor the creation of jobs and opportunity for the citizens,” said Bob yesterday.

Read the full article here.