Category: Virginia

Ethics news from Virginia

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 18, 2010
Categories In Virginia

A couple of ethics bills were released in Virginia, according to this report. To update a story I noted earlier, Gov. McDonnell withdrew the nomination of Robert Sledd. Sledd took fire for wanting to remain on some corporate boards while serving.

Ethics and the Robert Sledd nomination

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 14, 2010
Categories In Virginia

In Virginia, Gov.-Elect McDonnell nominated Robert Sledd to a spot as secretary of commerce and trade, but he’s facing criticism because of his apparent decision to remain on corporate boards. McDonnell said this week that he is confident Sledd will be confirmed, but he did not rule out asking him to step down from the […]

Donating to the Virginia inaugural committee

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 6, 2010
Categories In Virginia

This report covers Gov.-Elect McDonnell’s inauguration plans and fundraising. Need to learn more about inaugural committees in Virginia? The state has prepared a helpful 53-page publication available here.