http://www.billbolling.com/rss/news-all.rss Recent News Articles and Press Releases from the Bolling for Lieutenant Governor Campaign http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1185 Responding to the backlash to Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's advice to state colleges that they can't adopt policies protecting gay and lesbain workers, Gov. Bob McDonnell issued an executive directive Wednesday clarifying that he opposes all forms of workplace discrimination. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1185 The Virginian-Pilot 2010-03-11T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1184 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1184 2010-03-10T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1183 Lieutenant Governor Bill Boiling announced that Virginia's heart attack mortality rates have declined 44 percent from 1998-2008. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1183 Smithfield Times 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1179 Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling (R) and Republican legislators said Monday that they were deeply disappointed about the federal health-care bill being developed in Washington, and urged President Obama and members of Congress to start over on the bill. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1179 Washington Post 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1178 Job one at the Public Square is to demonstrate meaningful dialogue. That certainly happened Tuesday night, when nearly 100 people participated in our 28th program in the community initiative to hold civil, public conversations on issues important to our region. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1178 Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-02-28T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1174 Bolling says, in the five years he's been in public office, he's focused on getting citizens heart healthy. He adds 60 percent of people in the state are overweight, are are nearly 70 percent of state workers. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1174 WHSV 2010-02-24T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1175 "No matter how overweight you might be, no matter how sedentary you might be, it is not too late to change that," Bolling said. "Small steps can make a big difference in your ability to be healthier and live longer." Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1175 The Free Lance-Star 2010-02-24T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1173 Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, the state's chief job-creation officer, got a lunch pail full of ideas last night about how to create more jobs in Virginia. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1173 Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-02-23T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1172 As Virginia's chief jobs creation officer, Bolling is responsible for shepherding the governor's economic development initiatives through the General Assembly and helping economic development officials recruit new business and industry to Virginia. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1172 Blue Ridge Business Journal 2010-02-22T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1170 Academy Award-winning actress Sissy Spacek visited the General Assembly on Tuesday, joining Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling to speak in support of incentives to lure film productions to Virginia. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1170 The Virginian-Pilot 2010-02-17T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1164 Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling played radio host this morning on WRVA in Richmond and welcomed fellow Republicans, possible presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, onto the program. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1164 The Washington Post 2010-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1165 After Bolling spoke about the need for Virginia to offer greater "incentives" to movie producers, to encourage them to shoot more footage here, he introduced Academy Award-winning actress Sissy Spacek. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1165 Richmond.com 2010-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1166 Spacek and Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling called Tuesday for the passage of proposals to beef up Virginia's film incentives. Spacek, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Loretta Lynn in "Coal Miner's Daughter," lives in Keswick. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1166 WRIC-TV8 2010-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1167 Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and Oscar winning actress Sissy Spacek announced Tuesday their support for increased film production incentives including motion picture film production tax credits and increased funding for the Governor?s Motion Picture Opportunity Fund as part of the McDonnell/Bolling Jobs and Opportunity Agenda. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1167 WHSV 2010-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1168 Today Lt. Governor Bill Bolling invited Oscar winner Sissy Spacek to tout he and Governor Bob McDonnell?s plan to expand investment in film production. Spacek did not talk long, but when she did, the actress said that Virginia is missing out on many opportunities to bring business to the Commonwealth because they are not offering enough to filmmakers to bring their projects here. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1168 NBC12 2010-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1169 Oscar-winning actress Sissy Spacek has taken on the role of movie-promoter-in-chief, and she?s teamed up with Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling to make the case. Spacek and Bolling are calling for the General Assembly to pass several proposals aimed at luring filmmakers to the state, according to the Associated Press. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1169 NBC Washington 2010-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1171 Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and Oscar winning actress Sissy Spacek today announced their support for increased film production incentives including motion picture film production tax credits and increased funding for the Governor's Motion Picture Opportunity Fund as part of the McDonnell/Bolling Jobs and Opportunity Agenda. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1171 2010-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1154 McDonnell's point man on pushing that package through the legislature is Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, who will serve as the state's chief job-creation officer. He is to be on the front lines of the state's effort to create jobs and economic opportunity. Bolling's new role comes as the state's unemployment numbers have ticked up. And the recession has hit the Richmond region unusually hard. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1154 Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-01-31T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1151 In economic development, "you've got to spend money to make money," said Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, who is McDonnell's chief job-creation officer. McDonnell and Bolling estimated, using figures compiled by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, that the proposals would create 29,300 jobs during the next two years and $311 million in revenues over five years. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1151 Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-01-27T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1152 Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, Chief Jobs Creation Officer, commented, ?I am delighted to join Governor McDonnell and legislative leaders in supporting this aggressive jobs and opportunity agenda. These proposals will enable us to re-prioritize economic development in Virginia and invest in programs that help create jobs for Virginia families. This is the most important issue currently facing our state, and it deserves our full attention. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1152 The Gov Monitor 2010-01-27T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1148 Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, who serves in the McDonnell cabinet as Virginia's Chief Job Creation Officer, remarked, "As we have said for months creating new jobs and growing the economy are our top priorities. By investing in proven economic development programs with a high return on investment, our budget and legislative initiatives take significant steps towards reaching these goals. A preliminary estimate finds that the budget amendments that are part of this agenda will lead to the creation of 29,300 new jobs over the next two years and over $311 million in revenue for the state over the next 5 years. It has been my pleasure to work with the Governor and our economic team to develop these recommendations and I look forward to working with Republicans and Democrats in the General Assembly to secure their passage." Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1148 Building a Better Virginia 2010-01-26T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1150 Gov. Bob McDonnell just handed a new assignment to recently reelected Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling. The former state senator from Hanover is now the state?s chief jobs creation officer. In our 28th Public Square, Bolling will discuss the new administration?s plans for jump-starting job creation in the commonwealth. He?ll answer your questions and listen to your ideas about what the state needs to do to put more people back to work. Join us for a conversation finding solutions that work. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1150 Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-01-26T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1146 When it was Bolling's turn, Justice Donald W. Lemons of the Virginia Supreme Court asked whether he was ready to take the oath. "I'm more than ready," Bolling said. "I'm sure you are," Lemons responded. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1146 Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-01-17T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1147 Bolling, who will serve as chief jobs creation officer in the new administration, said he has already been working on at least three economic development projects in the Valley. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1147 The News Virginian 2010-01-17T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1145 Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling brought bleak financial news on Tuesday when he came to South Boston to conduct a round table discussion on the upcoming state budget with local leaders. He termed this year?s budget ?the most challenging? he has seen in his 15 years of work in state government. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1145 The News & Record 2010-01-14T00:00:00Z