Steve Contorno

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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, center, reacts to applause on Thursday from state employees who attended a town hall meeting at the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond.

McDonnell’s budget to increase spending, not taxes

Steve Contorno · December 17, 2011 5:00 am

Judge throws out Virginia Senate Democrats lawsuit

Judge throws out Virginia Senate Democrats lawsuit

Steve Contorno · December 16, 2011 5:00 am

Va. Governor Bob McDonnell

Virginia’s McDonnell to pump $2.2 billion into pension fund

Steve Contorno · December 15, 2011 5:00 am

McDonnell promises to make record pension contribution

McDonnell promises to make record pension contribution

Steve Contorno · December 15, 2011 5:00 am

Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, left, and former Sen. George Allen, right, greet each other after the AP Day at the Capitol Senatorial debate at the Capitol in Richmond on Dec. 7.

Tim Kaine now leading George Allen in Virginia, poll says

Steve Contorno · December 15, 2011 5:00 am

Volunteers are seen at the Obama regional campaign headquarters in Arlington, Va., on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. Obama won Virginia in 2008. A new poll today puts him in front of leading GOP contenders.

Poll: Obama beating GOP frontrunners in Virginia

Steve Contorno · December 14, 2011 5:00 am

FEMA OKs $5 million for Virginia earthquake victims

FEMA OKs $5 million for Virginia earthquake victims

Steve Contorno · December 14, 2011 5:00 am

Poll: Obama tops Romney, Gingrich in Virginia

Steve Contorno · December 14, 2011 5:00 am

Virginia Republicans to push pro-gun laws

Virginia Republicans to push pro-gun laws

Steve Contorno · December 14, 2011 5:00 am

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, speaks during the AP Day at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., , Dec.. 7, 2011.

Jon Huntsman, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell meet at breakfast fundraiser

Steve Contorno · December 14, 2011 5:00 am

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, speaks during the AP Day at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Dec.. 7, 2011. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia’s public pension fund short $20 billion

Steve Contorno · December 12, 2011 5:00 am

Police chase leads to SWAT teams outside home on Gallatin St.

Police chase leads to SWAT teams outside home on Gallatin St.

Steve Contorno · December 11, 2011 5:00 am