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STATEMENT OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BOLLING ON EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
Earlier today, Governor McDonnell issued a directive reiterating the policy of our administration as it relates to important employment practices. I agree wholeheartedly with that statement.
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- 02/16/2010
- Lieutenant Governor Bolling and Oscar Winner Sissy Spacek Call for Support Of Film Incentive Legislation
Encourages legislature to pass tax credits for film production and increase in Governor's Motion Picture Opportunity Fund
- 01/26/2010
- Lieutenant Governor Bolling Joins Governor Bob McDonnell To Unveil Jobs & Opportunities Agenda
- 12/21/2009
- Bolling Calls on Warner and Webb to Vote Against Federal Healthcare Legislation
-Lieutenant Governor outraged by "pay offs" by Senate Leadership; describes tactics as "unacceptable and offensive to the American people"-
- 12/21/2009
- Lieutenant Governor Bolling announces Inaugural events
Bolling to sponsor free Inaugural event for key supporters on January 14, 2010
- 12/18/2009
- Bolling Statement on Kaine Budget Proposal
-Lieutenant Governor encourages General Assembly to balance budget through additional spending reductions, not higher taxes on Virginia families and businesses-
- 10/28/2009
- Richmond Times-Dispatch Endorses Bolling for Lieutenant Governor
Says Bolling's "center-right mainstream" positions, "reform credentials" have earned him a second term
- 10/28/2009
- Lynchburg News & Advance Endorses Bolling for Lieutenant Governor
Strongly endorses Bolling for second term saying he served "admirably" in bipartisan manner
- 10/28/2009
- Daily Press Endorses Bolling for Lieutenant Governor
Praises Bolling's "pragmatic spirit"; Cites "winning combination" with McDonnell
- 10/27/2009
- Farmville Herald Endorses Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling
Praises Bolling's work on economic development and health initiatives; performance as Lieutenant Governor
- 10/26/2009
- Bristol Herald Courier Endorses Bolling for Lieutenant Governor
Cites Bolling's roots in Southwest Virginia and "clear understanding of rural challenges"
- 10/26/2009
- Bolling Release New Ad Touting Record And Accomplishments
Ad highlights Bolling's work on children's health insurance, cracking down on internet sexual predators, job creation legislation and opposition to higher taxes
- 10/24/2009
- Culpeper Star-Exponent Endorses Bolling for Lieutenant Governor
Paper calls Bolling a "proven" leader and "natural choice" for the job
- 10/24/2009
- Waynesboro News Virginian Endorses Bolling for Lieutenant Governor
Paper praises Bolling's "concrete" plans and calls him "well-suited" to lead the effort on job creation
- 10/23/2009
- Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star Endorses Bolling For Lieutenant Governor
Paper cites Bolling's "sharp insight" and "experience" as cause for endorsement
- 10/19/2009
- News and Messenger Endorses Bolling for Lieutenant Governor
Paper covering Prince William and Manassas says Bolling "distinguished himself in his role"
- 10/19/2009
- New Bolling Ad: Wagner On Higher Taxes? "Bring It On"
Ad highlights Jody Wagner's and Creigh Deeds' dishonest, personal attacks and support for higher gas taxes and other taxes
- 10/19/2009
- Bolling Handily Wins Lieutenant Governor Debate
Wagner's support for higher taxes, record of fiscal mismanagement and dishonest, negative campaign is exposed
- 10/15/2009
- Bolling Reports Over $475,000 Raised During September
Ends fundraising period with nearly $1.25M on hand. Bolling has collected over $3.1M for re-election campaign from over 10,100 donors.
- 10/13/2009
- Bolling Refutes Wagner's Latest Dishonest Attack
Wagner's dishonest, personal attack attempts to hide her record of higher taxes, fiscal mismanagement and shoddy meeting attendance
- 10/07/2009
- Bolling Receives Endorsement of Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
Regional Chamber joins other leading business groups in supporting Bolling's re-election
- 10/06/2009
- Bolling Releases Third Television Ad
"Record" highlights Jody Wagner's consistent support for higher taxes on Virginia families and businesses
- 10/06/2009
- Bolling Receives Endorsement of Associated Builders and Contractors
Pro-Business Association Becomes the Latest Group to Endorse Bolling
- 10/05/2009
- Arlington Sun-Gazette Endorses Bolling for Lieutenant Governor
Calls Bolling "a faithful steward of the public trust"
- 10/05/2009
- Wagner's New Ad Another Example of Not Getting It Right
Wagner ad cites editorial critical of her overly optimistic revenue projections as evidence of fiscal responsibility
- 09/29/2009
- Bolling Receives Endorsement of Police Benevolent Association
-Police Benevolent Association joins Fraternal Order of Police as latest law enforcement organization to support Bolling's re-election-
- 09/28/2009
- Bolling and McDonnell Unveil Budget and Spending Reform Plan
Plan Highlights Need for Fiscal Responsibility in Richmond, Calls for Accurate Revenue Forecasting, Spending Restraint, Reform of the Budget Cycle and Increased Transparency in State Government
- 09/24/2009
- Bolling Receives Endorsement of Fraternal Order of Police
Law enforcement coalition cites Bolling's dedication to protecting the citizens of Virginia
- 09/24/2009
- Bolling Announces Launch of Second Television Ad
Ad highlights Bolling's plan to create jobs and his role as Chief Jobs Creation Officer in a McDonnell/Bolling administration
- 09/22/2009
- Bolling Expands TV Ad Campaign to Roanoke and Richmond Broadcast
Bolling television and radio ads are currently running in nearly every part of Virginia
- 09/22/2009
- Bolling Challenges Jody Wagner to Come Clean on Deeds Tax Hike
Wagner has answered transportation funding questions exactly the same as Creigh Deeds: Does she also support his plans to raise taxes on Virginia families and businesses?
- 09/15/2009
- Bolling Expands TV Ad Campaign to Northern Virginia and Richmond
Bolling also releases radio ads in Fredericksburg, Shenandoah Valley and Southwest Virginia
- 09/15/2009
- Bolling Reports Over $1,325,000 Cash on Hand, More Than Twice as Much Money in Bank as Wagner
Raises over $546,000 from 2225 contributors during July-August. Bolling has collected $2.68M for re-election campaign.
- 09/11/2009
- Lieutenant Governor Bolling to Continue "Jobs for Virginians" Tour in South Hampton Roads
Participates in Events in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach
- 09/10/2009
- McDonnell, Bolling and Cuccinelli Focus on Health Care
Ticket Unveils: "Future of Health Care in Virginia: Smart Health Care Choices"
- 09/09/2009
- Bolling Releases First TV Ad of Re-Election Campaign
Bolling is first down ticket candidate to run television ads in general election
- 09/04/2009
- Lieutenant Governor Bolling to Continue "Jobs for Virginians" Tour Along Route 460 Corridor
Participates in Events in Roanoke, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Appomattox, and Farmville
- 09/01/2009
- McDonnell/Bolling: Almost Half a Billion Dollars More Per Year for Virginia Teachers and Students
More Money into Classroom, Less into Bureaucracy Dramatically Increases Education Dollars without Tax Increase. Prioritization of Education Dollars Will Increase Teacher Salaries.
- 08/27/2009
- Lieutenant Governor Bolling to Continue "Jobs for Virginians" Tour in Southside Virginia
Participates in Events in South Boston, Danville and Martinsville
- 08/26/2009
- Bolling Endorsed by National Federation of Independent Business/Virginia
NFIB cites Bolling's support of tax relief and commitment to helping small business grow and create jobs
- 08/25/2009
- Bolling Endorsed by Virginia Credit Union League
Calls Bolling 'an exemplary leader'; cites Bolling economic and jobs creation plan as solid strategy for a turnaround and long-term prosperity. Credit Union League follows endorsements from Virginia Realtors PAC and the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
- 08/21/2009
- Lieutenant Governor Bolling to Continue "Jobs for Virginians" Tour in Southwest Virginia
Participates in Events in Breaks, Vansant, Clintwood, Wise, Pennington Gap, Gate City, Lebanon, Cedar Bluff, Bluefield, Pearisburg and Wytheville
- 08/18/2009
- Bolling Endorsed by Virginia Association of Realtors
Realtors cite Bolling's commitment to finding "solutions" and record of supporting for smart growth, affordable housing and low taxes
- 08/12/2009
- Bill Bolling to Continue "Jobs for Virginians" Tour on the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula
Participates in Events in King William, Gloucester, Deltaville, Tappahannock, Bowling Green, King George, Montross, Warsaw and Kilmarnock
- 07/31/2009
- Bolling Elected Chairman of National Lieutenant Governors Association
Bolling unanimously elected by Lieutenant Governors across the country to lead bi-partisan organization
- 07/21/2009
- Bolling Joins McDonnell to Announce Comprehensive Statewide Transportation Plan
Lieutenant Governor Bolling's Prepared Remarks Below
- 07/17/2009
- Bolling Takes Commanding Lead in Lieutenant Governor's Race
Bolling has nearly $1M more cash on hand than Wagner. Wagner campaign sputters post primary.
- 07/15/2009
- Bolling Reports Over $1.1 Million Cash On Hand For Re-Election Campaign
Raises over $366,000 from more than 1,650 contributors during period and ends period with over $1,117,000 cash on hand
- 07/09/2009
- McDonnell and Bolling Announce New Job Creation Initiatives
Bringing New Jobs and Opportunity to Virginia
- 07/09/2009
- McDonnell To Name Bolling Virginia's Chief Job Creation Officer
McDonnell/Bolling announce plans to expand Governor's Opportunity Fund; Designate Deputy Secretary of Commerce for Rural Economic Development; Increase eligibility for Virginia's Major Business Facility Job Tax Credit
- 06/18/2009
- Bolling Challenges Wagner to Oppose Energy Tax on Virginia Families and Businesses
Lieutenant Governor says Waxman-Markey national energy tax plan will kill jobs and increase taxes on all Virginians
- 06/02/2009
- Bolling Takes Commanding Fundraising Lead in Lieutenant Governor's Race
Raises over $448,000 from nearly 2000 contributors during period; $928,000 cash on hand, over 3 times more than nearest Democrat
- 06/01/2009
- Republican Ticket Travels Virginia on "Just Say Yes" Tour
McDonnell, Bolling and Cuccinelli Hold Rallies in Southwest Virginia, Roanoke, the Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg and Hampton Roads
- 05/31/2009
- Bob McDonnell and 2009 Republican Ticket Hold Post-Convention Rallies Statewide Monday
Stops in Southwest Virginia, Roanoke, the Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg and Hampton Roads
- 05/29/2009
- Romney Endorses Bob McDonnell for Virginia Governor, Bill Bolling for Lieutenant Governor
- 05/21/2009
- McDonnell and Bolling Announce Good Government Plan
Open & Honest Government: "Good for Citizens, Good for Job Creation"
- 05/13/2009
- Bolling Launches New Campaign Website
BillBolling.com utilizes Facebook, Twitter, text messaging and other social networking platforms to connect and communicate with Virginia voters
- 04/27/2009
- McDonnell and Bolling Propose Energy Plan
"More Energy, More Jobs": A Comprehensive Energy Plan for Virginia
- 04/14/2009
- Bolling Over $1.3 Million Raised for Reelection Campaign
Lieutenant Governor raises over $300,000 from 400 contributors in just one month
- 03/29/2009
- McDonnell/Bolling Launch 2009 Campaigns
- 03/20/2009
- McDonnell and Bolling Stand Up for Virginia's Right to Work Law
Both Refuse to Participate in SEIU Questionnaire Which Asks Candidates to Support Overturning Virginia's Right to Work Law
- 03/13/2009
- Bolling Receives Heart Health Advocacy Award from American College of Cardiology
Virginia Lieutenant Governor recognized for raising cardiovascular awareness through his Lieutenant Governor's Challenge: Your Heart Is In Your Hands initiative
- 03/10/2009
- Statement of Lieutenant Governor Bolling Regarding Card Check Legislation
Bolling calls Card Check unfair, job-killing legislation
- 03/09/2009
- Bolling Releases "New Ideas for a Better Virginia" Web Video
Video highlights Lieutenant Governor's background, record of bipartisan results and new ideas to address the challenges facing Virginia
- 03/03/2009
- Lieutenant Governor Bolling Asks Federal Government to Proceed with Offshore Lease Sale
Bolling says Governor Kaine's request to delay lease sale does not represent the opinion of all statewide elected officials or the citizens of Virginia
- 03/02/2009
- Lieutenant Governor Bolling Highlights Successful Legislative Agenda
Bipartisan victories include wind energy development, job creation, government reform and making health care more affordable
- 02/28/2009
- Statement of Lieutenant Governor Bolling on Adoption of Amendments to State Budget
Bolling calls General Assembly's actions a "short term solution to a long term problem" and expresses concern over the use of one-time revenues and overly optimistic revenue projections to balance state budget
- 01/21/2009
- Bolling Announces 2009 Legislative Agenda
Agenda focuses on solutions for economic development, transportation, education, health care challenges and government reform
- 01/15/2009
- Bolling Breaks Million Dollar Fundraising Mark
Lieutenant Governor ends 2008 with over $721,000 in the bank
- 01/05/2009
- Statement of Lieutenant Governor Bolling on Kaine Selection as Chairman of Democratic National Committee
Bolling warns Kaine to keep focus on Virginia and not become overly partisan in new position
