Virginia's Secretary of Public Safety News Releases http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/rss/index.cfm Virginia Secretary of Public Safety - Latest News Releases Office of the Virginia Secretary of Public Safety, (c) 2012 Commonwealth of Virginia 10 DMV "Troops to Trucks" Program Puts Veterans to Work Program will provide training and career opportunities for military personnel and jobs for veterans, as well as fulfill the trucking and busing industries' needs for qualified licensed commercial vehicle drivers http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1257 Mon, 14 May 2012 Governor McDonnell Signs Legislation to Protect Victims of Sexual and Domestic Violence Measures focus on campus safety, human trafficking and victims of domestic violence http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1246 Tue, 08 May 2012 Governor McDonnell's Cabinet Tours the State on "Virginia: Growing Strong" Tour Governor's Cabinet to Visit Every Region of the State May 7 - May 12 http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1242 Fri, 04 May 2012 Governor McDonnell Announces "Virginia: Growing Strong" Tour from May 7 to May 12 Governor to Travel Commonwealth; Attend Events at Job-Creating Projects Statewide http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1241 Fri, 04 May 2012 Governor Bob McDonnell Announces Crime Victims' Rights Week Governor continues career-long efforts to make Virginia a safer place to raise a family http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1222 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 New Church firefighters honored New Church firefighters honored http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20120418/ESN01/204180317 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 Governor McDonnell Issues Virginia Tech Remembrance Day Proclamation; Will Attend University Commemoration and Candlelight Vigil http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1201 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 Secretary of Public Safety Visits Louisa County Schools Today http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1190 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Signing HB395, Providing Expedited Payment of Burial Expenses for Those Law Enforcement and First Responders Killed in the Line of Duty http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1164 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 Governor McDonnell Announces Interstate Cooperation Agreement to Provide Comprehensive Flood Information http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1156 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 At Crossover, Governor McDonnell's Legislative Initiatives Move Forward with Broad Bipartisan Support Major legislative initiatives in job creation, K-12 education, higher education, pension system reform, transportation, veteran's issues, public safety, and government reform advance at half-way point http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1135 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Navy Decision to Call Off Plans to Move Carrier to Mayport, Florida http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1130 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 Governor McDonnell Congratulates Southside Virginia Community College on Receiving Bellwether Award SsVCC received the award for its Campus Within Walls prisoner re-entry program http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1121 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 Governor McDonnell Announces Public Safety Agenda for 2012 Session Includes Initiatives to Toughen Penalties for Repeat Drug Dealers, Better Protect Victims of Crime, and Strengthen the Commonwealth for Future Public Safety Needs http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1093 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 Governor McDonnell Announces Military and Veterans Legislative Agenda for 2012 General Assembly Session ~Measures will ensure in-state tuition for all members of the Virginia National Guard; improve delivery of benefits; address veteran homelessness http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1080 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 Governor Bob McDonnell Delivers 2012 State of the Commonwealth Address Governor Bob McDonnell Delivers 2012 State of the Commonwealth Address http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaLibrary/Speeches/2012/SOC.cfm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 FEMA Approves Additional Federal Earthquake Assistance to Individuals and Governments Registration is open now for people in eligible localities http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1066 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 Governor McDonnell Asks for Additional Earthquake Recovery Assistance for Homeowners and Local Governments http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1064 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 Governor McDonnell Unveils 2013-2014 Budget Budget Invests in Core Functions of Government; Prioritizes State Spending; Does not Raise Taxes http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1059 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on the Passing of the Dr. Richard P. Kern, Director of the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1045 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 Department of Corrections to Close Mecklenburg Correctional Center Closure Due to Pennsylvania's Removal of 1,000 Prisoners from Virginia http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1044 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on the Tragedy at Virginia Tech http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1039 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 Governor McDonnell Thanks 1,100 Virginia Guard Troops for Their Service as They Return Home from Iraq http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1036 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 Governor McDonnell Issues Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Proclamation and Orders Flags Lowered http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1035 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Issuance of Writ of Actual Innocence to Thomas Haynesworth http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1033 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 In December, Governor McDonnell Asks Virginians to Lend Time, Financial Support, Food and Compassionate Good-Will Proclaims December "Opportunity to Help Others" Month in Virginia http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1027 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 Governor McDonnell Announces Government Reform Initiatives for 2012 Legislative Session Will Eliminate 2 State Agencies and 19 Boards and Commissions; Merge 7 Agencies and 23 Boards and Commissions Into Others http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1023 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 Governor McDonnell Issues Thanksgiving Day Proclamation http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1016 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 Virginia's State Public Safety Agencies Raise more than 189,000 for Disaster Victims http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1014 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 FEMA Approves Federal Disaster Assistance for Local and State Governments Following Tropical Storm Lee http://www.publicsafety.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1009 Thu, 17 Nov 2011