Video: Governor McDonnell Signs Alternative Fuel Vehicle Legislation and Executive Order
Earlier this week, Governor McDonnell signed two pieces of legislation that promote the use of alternative fuel vehicles in the Commonwealth.
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Paul Logan - 07/14/2011 - 11:20 AM
Roundup: Virginia Named America's "Top State for Business" by CNBC
CNBC announced yesterday from Mount Vernon that Virginia has been named America's "Top State for Business" in 2011. Virginia received the highest point total in the history of CNBC's rankings, finishing in the top-half of every category ranked. Here's some coverage of the award:
CNBC Video: Top State for Business: Virginia
CNBC Online: Virginia is Victorious - Again - in CNBC's Top States for Business
"This year, Virginia powers back to the top spot with the best overall score in the history of our study - 1,660 out of 2,500 points.
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Paul Logan - 06/29/2011 - 05:00 PM
Governor McDonnell Signs Legislation and Executive Order Beginning Transition of State Vehicles to Alternative Fuels
Governor Bob McDonnell today ceremonially signed two pieces of legislation that promote the use of alternative fuel vehicles in the Commonwealth. He also signed a new executive order setting out the state alternative fuel plan required by House Bill 2282. The governor was joined by delegates Danny Marshall (R-Danville) and David Bulova (D-Fairfax); Secretary of Administration, Lisa Hicks-Thomas; Secretary of Natural Resources, Doug Domenech; Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources and Senior Advisor on Energy, Maureen Matsen; Director of the Department of General Services, Rich Sliwoski; and representatives from manufacturers and retailers of alternative fuel vehicles and components.
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Governor McDonnell Announces 140 New Jobs in Chesterfield County
Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Passing of Andrea Lohr