http://www.bobmcdonnell.com Bob McDonnell Blog and News Posts en matthew.o.gagnon@gmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-22T23:35:53+00:00 Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today regarding SB 484, a bill before the General Assembly that would require an ultrasound prior to an abortion being performed.

]]> 2012-02-22T23:35:53+00:00 Virginia is an incubator for good ideas and we have the right tax, regulatory and business climate for entrepreneurs to turn those ideas into job-creating businesses. Find out more about the Year of the Entrepreneur at www.governor.virginia.gov/YoE and share your story here or using Twitter hash tag #YoE.

]]> 2012-02-22T23:35:46+00:00 Tom Silvestri of the Richmond Times-Dispatch is moderating a town hall meeting with 100 Virginia entrepreneurs from 1-3pm watch live now at http://www.governor.virginia.gov/ and follow Twitter hash tag #YoE

]]> 2012-02-22T23:35:24+00:00 I am pleased to announce the upcoming Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade. My administration, working with our private sector partners, has aggressively pursued opportunities to open new markets around the world for Virginia agricultural products and the new export figures for 2011 to be announced at the conference will reflect the hard work and success of Virginia agribusinesses in this past year.

]]> 2012-02-21T23:35:32+00:00 We must act today to ensure America’s energy security tomorrow. The future well-being of all Americans depends upon it.

]]> 2012-02-21T23:35:11+00:00 Editorial in today’s Daily Press supporting educational choice and expanding charter schools: “Gov. Bob McDonnell ‘s “Opportunity to Learn” agenda includes expanding the options for charter schools…There are no compelling reasons not to allow more of them. The General Assembly should take these steps to make sure Virginia doesn’t lag behind other states offering more competitive educational choices — a factor that businesses consider when deciding whether to locate here.”

]]> 2012-02-21T23:35:08+00:00 Laminate Technologies will be creating 30 new jobs in Virginia in a Henry County manufacturing operation.

]]> 2012-02-20T23:35:37+00:00 Op/Ed in today’s Richmond Times-Dispatch on how Governor McDonnell’s priorities and approach are resonating with young professionals

]]> 2012-02-19T23:35:04+00:00 ICYMI: Governor Bob McDonnell was on FOX Business last night discussing Virginia’s positive economic growth since he was elected governor.

]]> 2012-02-17T23:35:51+00:00 I am very pleased that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed this legislation that would open the Virginia offshore oil and gas reserves to exploration and production. This is win-win for the Commonwealth, the military, and the American consumer.

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