http://www.billbolling.com/rss/updates.rss A comprehensive feed of all news and posts from the Bolling for Lieutenant Governor campaign. Including press releases, news articles, campaign blog posts, and featured blog posts http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1783 Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling today issued a statement on casting the tie-breaking vote in support of SB242 which prohibits the Commonwealth of Virginia from entering into public projects that involve Project Labor Agreements Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1783 Ibbie Hedrick - Communications Director 2012-01-31T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1784 The Virginia House and Senate on Tuesday voted to ban mandatory project labor agreements on state-funded construction projects, a move proponents argue will help protect the state's right-to-work laws and create a level playing field in contract bidding. Opponents say the ban is an unnecessary red herring. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1784 The Washington Times 2012-01-31T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/blog/post/1785 Senator Mark Obenshain's bill to prevent the state from mandating "project labor agreements" passed the Senate on 20-20 vote, with Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling casting the tie-breaking vote. The measure now goes to the House, where a companion bill, patroned by Del. Barbara Comstock, passed 69-27. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/blog/post/1785 BearingDrift.com 2012-01-31T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1782 Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling (R) said this week's impasse over judicial appointments reiterates the need for a new selection process. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1782 The Washington Post 2012-01-26T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1780 In an address to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce's "Chamber Day at the Capitol," Governor Bob McDonnell today announced the "Governor's Bowl" food and fund drive. The "Governor's Bowl" campaign will run from Memorial Day to Independence Day, helping to keep Virginia's food banks stocked during the summer months, which are typically slower for food donations. Governor McDonnell will personally deliver awards to the winning chamber offices after the conclusion of the first "Governor's Bowl." Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1780 Office of Governor Bob McDonnell 2012-01-25T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1781 Governor McDonnell announced today that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has initiated a procurement seeking private sector interest to operate, integrate and innovate the state's transportation operations centers. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1781 Office of Governor Bob McDonnell 2012-01-23T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1779 Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, the two Republicans vying for the governor's mansion in 2013, have thrown their support behind lifting a ban on hunting on Sundays. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1779 The Washington Post 2012-01-19T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1776 Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling today announced that his gubernatorial campaign committee, Friends of Bill Bolling, received over $1,098,237 in contributions in 2011, including $555,538 during the most recent six month fundraising period. In reports filed with the State Board of Elections, Bolling reported receiving a total of 1659 individual contributions in 2011, with 821 of those contributions occurring within the last six months. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1776 Ibbie Hedrick - Communications Director 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/blog/post/1777 Virginia Gentleman: What will be some of your top priorities this session? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/blog/post/1777 The Virginia Gentleman 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1778 Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling raised slightly more money than his Republican gubernatorial rival, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, last year, according to new fundraising reports released Tuesday. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1778 The Washington Post 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1772 When Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (R) and I took office in 2010 more than 300,000 Virginians were out of work, our state's unemployment rate had increased to 7.2 percent, and many of our core economic development agencies lacked the resources they needed to effectively tell the Virginia story. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1772 Fairfax Times 2012-01-13T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1770 Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore has endorsed Mitt Romney's Republican presidential primary bid. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1770 The Washington Post 2012-01-12T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1771 Sam Brock from CBS 6 asks Lieutenant Governor Bolling to reflect on the events of the first day of 2012 General Assembly Session. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1771 CBS6 2012-01-12T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1773 Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling made his first of what's sure to be many tie breaking votes in the State Senate on Wednesday. With Republicans and Democrats split 20-20, Bolling voted to give organizing authority to Senate Republicans. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1773 News & Messenger 2012-01-12T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1775 Republicans on Wednesday seized control of the Virginia Senate, using a contested tiebreaking vote by their party's lieutenant governor to organize the 20-20 chamber in their favor. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1775 Richmond Times-Dispatch 2012-01-12T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1774 Virginia Senate Republicans ruled out power sharing with Democrats on Wednesday with Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling casting the vote that broke a partisan 20-20 tie, then used Bolling's position to take control of the Senate. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1774 Real Clear Politics 2012-01-11T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1767 Bolling has not followed the Democrats' original inclinations but instead has opted for statesmanship. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1767 Richmond Times-Dispatch 2012-01-08T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1768 During his long career in Virginia politics, Bill Bolling has rarely been accused of being a centrist. He might not be the kind of microphone-seeking controversialist that some of his peers were and are, but the Hanover County Republican has never been anybody's idea of a RINO, or whatever the current slur is for "moderate." Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1768 The Virginian-Pilot 2012-01-08T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1769 State lawmakers will return to Richmond on Wednesday to start the 60-day 2012 legislative session. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1769 The Free Lance-Star 2012-01-07T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1765 Add Gov. Bob McDonnell and Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling to the list of those asking the Virginia Republican Party to cancel plans to make voters pledge loyalty to the eventual nominee before voting in the March 6 presidential primary. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1765 The Virginian-Pilot 2012-01-06T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1762 Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling today asked members of the Republican Party of Virginia's (RPV) State Central Committee (SCC) to rescind the Loyalty Oath in connection with the upcoming presidential primary. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1762 Ibbie Hedrick - Communications Director 2012-01-05T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1763 Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli changed his mind. Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling was right from the start. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1763 Richmond Times-Dispatch 2012-01-05T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1764 The last time the Virginia Senate was evenly divided between the two parties, in 1996, Democrats and Republicans hammered out a collegial power-sharing arrangement. That sounds quaint in this partisan era - and, unfortunately, it is. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1764 The Washington Post 2012-01-05T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1761 Governor Bob McDonnell, joined by Lieutenant Governor and Chief Jobs Creation Officer Bill Bolling and numerous legislators, announced today his "The Greatest Opportunity: Jobs and Economic Development Legislative Agenda" for the 2012 General Assembly session during a morning press conference in Richmond. This year's agenda builds on the aggressive job creation and economic development measures that passed the General Assembly with strong bipartisan support during the 2010 and 2011 sessions. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1761 Office of Governor Bob McDonnell 2012-01-04T00:00:00Z http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1760 In advance of the start of the 2012 session of the Virginia General Assembly, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling today issued a comprehensive memorandum setting forth his views on his ability to vote on various issues that may come before the General Assembly. A copy of the Lieutenant Governor's memorandum is attached. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.billbolling.com/news/article/1760 Ibbie Hedrick - Communications Director 2012-01-03T00:00:00Z