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Press Releases  

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May 30, 2013

• Governor McDonnell Kicks-Off 2013 "Governor's Bowl" Food and Fund Drive

April 17, 2013

• Governor McDonnell Announces CTB Approval of VDOT Property for Visitor Education Center at National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

February 18, 2013

• Governor Bob McDonnell Sends Letter to President Urging Immediate Action to Stop Sequester

February 13, 2013

• Nearly Three Dozen Organizations Come Together to Connect Veterans with High-Demand Jobs and Careers

January 17, 2013

• Be Mobile Ready

January 09, 2013

• Governor Announces Membership of School Safety Task Force

December 20, 2012

• Governor McDonnell's Budget Includes $7.5 Million to Continue Funding of Oceana Partnership
• Governor McDonnell Issues Executive Order Establishing School and Campus Safety Task Force
• Governor McDonnell Asks for Statewide Moment of Silence to Mark One Week Since Connecticut Shooting

December 19, 2012

• Governor McDonnell's Budget Includes More Than $2 Million to Support Veterans

December 11, 2012

• First Lady Maureen McDonnell Volunteers at the Fort Lee Holiday Helper Program

December 07, 2012

• Virginia Launches Military Credentialing Website

December 06, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Issues Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Proclamation and Orders Flags Lowered

November 30, 2012

• Uranium Working Group Delivers Report to Governor on Schedule
• Governor and Mrs. McDonnell Participate in "Passing of the Keys" Ceremony for Freedom Support Center at Fort Monroe

November 14, 2012

• Overall Homelessness Rate Decreases 8 Percent Statewide

November 12, 2012

• WWE 10th Anniversary "Tribute to the Troops" Holiday Special to Take Place in Norfolk, Virginia

November 10, 2012

• Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Veterans Day

November 09, 2012

• Virginia's Community Colleges Seek Partners to Connect Veterans with Good-Paying, High-Demand Jobs
• Virginia Museums and Cultural Sites Honor Veterans with Free Admission and Special Programs

November 02, 2012

• Virginia State Parks Honor Veterans with Free Parking and Special Programs

October 26, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Hurricane Sandy

October 22, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Announces Regulatory Reform Initiative

September 26, 2012

• Virginia Meets Emergency Planning Goal for Protecting Citizens

September 12, 2012

• National Military Voter Readiness Day is September 15

September 11, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Recognizes September 11, 2012 as a Day of Remembrance, Patriotism and Prayer in Virginia

August 01, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Declares September 29, 2012 Day of Service in Virginia

July 27, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Signs Legislation to Further Virginia as Most Veteran and Military Friendly State in America

July 03, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Issues Independence Day Statement

June 15, 2012

• Commonwealth of Virginia Launches V3 Initiative to Increase Veteran Employment

May 30, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Announces New Virginia Veterans ID Card

May 27, 2012

• Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Memorial Day Observance

May 21, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Announces Sales Tax Holiday to Help Citizens Prepare for Upcoming Hurricane Season

May 14, 2012

• DMV "Troops to Trucks" Program Puts Veterans to Work

May 12, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Holds "Military Appreciation Month" Proclamation Event for Active Duty and Reserve Service Members

May 04, 2012

• Governor McDonnell's Cabinet Tours the State on "Virginia: Growing Strong" Tour
• Governor McDonnell Announces "Virginia: Growing Strong" Tour from May 7 to May 12

April 18, 2012

• Governor McDonnell sent the following letter to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus today, regarding the Commonwealth's support for NAS Oceana.

April 04, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Applauds Success of Job Fairs for Displaced US Joint Forces Command Workers

February 15, 2012

• At Crossover, Governor McDonnell's Legislative Initiatives Move Forward with Broad Bipartisan Support

February 13, 2012

• Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Navy Decision to Call Off Plans to Move Carrier to Mayport, Florida

January 26, 2012

• Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on News that the President will Request Congress Authorize Use of BRAC Process to Identify Savings

January 12, 2012

• Governor McDonnell Announces Military and Veterans Legislative Agenda for 2012 General Assembly Session

January 11, 2012

• Governor Bob McDonnell Delivers 2012 State of the Commonwealth Address

December 19, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Unveils 2013-2014 Budget

December 15, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Announces Two New Locations for Veterans Benefits Assistance

December 07, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Thanks 1,100 Virginia Guard Troops for Their Service as They Return Home from Iraq
• Governor McDonnell Issues Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Proclamation and Orders Flags Lowered

December 02, 2011

• In December, Governor McDonnell Asks Virginians to Lend Time, Financial Support, Food and Compassionate Good-Will

November 29, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Announces Government Reform Initiatives for 2012 Legislative Session

November 21, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Issues Thanksgiving Day Proclamation

November 10, 2011

• Governor Bob McDonnell Issues Veterans Day Proclamation

November 01, 2011

• Governor Bob McDonnell Applauds President's Designation of Fort Monroe as a National Park Unit

September 15, 2011

• Governor Bob McDonnell Accepts Key to Fort Monroe from U.S. Army

September 09, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Proclaims September 11th Day of Remembrance, Patriotism and Prayer in Virginia

September 02, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Issues Executive Order Establishing Task Force on Economic Competitiveness and Versatility

August 26, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Orders 3 p.m. Closing of State Offices in Potential Hurricane Impact Areas

August 25, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Authorizes Localities to Order Mandatory Evacuations Ahead of Hurricane Irene if Necessary

August 24, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Announces Major Corporate and Individual Donations to Virginia Disaster Relief Fund

August 10, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Declares Aug. 12 a Day of Mourning for Virginia Servicemen Killed In Afghanistan Helicopter Tragedy

August 08, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Encourages Virginians to Support Families Affected by Fatalities in Afghanistan

August 03, 2011

• Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Terrie Suit Announces $555,000 Grant for Virginia Supportive Housing

July 26, 2011

• Governor Bob McDonnell Announces Fort Pickett and Nottoway County Selection for Further Study as a Candidate for Foreign Affairs Security Training Center

July 20, 2011

• Fort Monroe Authority Chair, Secretary Terrie Suit, and Hampton Mayor, Molly Ward's Support for a National Park Service Unit at Fort Monroe is Echoed by Local Citizens

July 19, 2011

• Secretary Suit Applauds Attorney General Cuccinelli's Opinion Regarding Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans

June 22, 2011

• Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Terrie L. Suit Announces Governor's Plans to Make Virginia the Most Veteran-Friendly State in the Nation; Discusses On-Going Homeland Security Efforts

May 26, 2011

• Governor Authorizes State Contribution to Virginia Disaster Relief Fund

May 25, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Announces Virginia State Parks to Honor All Active-Duty Military and Virginia Veterans with Free Admission Through December 31st

May 12, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Calls for Citizens, Corporations and Non-Profits to Rally to Assist Virginia's Tornado-Impacted Communities

April 19, 2011

• First Lady Maureen McDonnell Launches "Serving Our Service Member Families" Website

April 08, 2011

• Governor McDonnell Announces Additional Appointments to Administration

September 02, 2010

• Governor McDonnell Updates Commonwealth's Preparations in Advance of Hurricane Earl

August 17, 2010

• Governor McDonnell Sends Letters to President Obama, Secretary Gates Opposing Proposed Closure of the U.S. Joint Forces Command

August 09, 2010

• Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Secretary Gates' Proposal to Close the United States Joint Forces Command

July 23, 2010

• Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Joint Forces Command in Norfolk

July 21, 2010

• Governor McDonnell Announces More Than $30 Million Awarded to Virginia in Homeland Security Grants

April 27, 2010

• Virginia Achieves National Emergency Management Reaccreditation

January 06, 2010

• McDonnell Announces Three Additional Cabinet Appointments