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Virginia School District Sues State AG to Allow Staff to Carry Guns

Herring refused to grant 'conservator of the peace' status to first qualified applicant


A Virginia school district filed suit against state attorney general Mark Herring (D.) late last month over his office's refusal to allow their staff to carry firearms on school property despite meeting standards for a specialized law enforcement position.

Terry McAuliffe Won’t Say How Much His Education Plan Costs

Democratic candidate for Virginia governor declines to outline expense during debate


Democrat Terry McAuliffe would not say how much his expansive education plans would cost at a Wednesday night Virginia gubernatorial debate, despite being pressed by the moderator, debate panelists, and reporters.

McAuliffe Avoids Energy Policy at Energy Policy Event

Critics say Democrat is running from his record


Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, mostly avoided energy policy in a speech at a Thursday event on energy policy, signaling to his critics that he would rather not discuss his own record in that area.

Tim Kaine Backed Terry McAuliffe’s Doomed Car Company

Project criticized by Va. officials as overly reliant on political connections


Former Virginia Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine helped the investment firm that backed a struggling electric car company then headed by current Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe shortly after state officials criticized the company’s business model as overly reliant on political connections.

Questionable Business Connections May Hurt Democrat Terry McAuliffe

Republican candidate expected to hit McAuliffe on dealings in first debate


The leading candidates for Virginia governor will meet for their first debate on Saturday, where Democrat Terry McAuliffe will likely face criticism of business deals that have netted him millions despite their relative lack of success.