Virginia's Secretary of Health and Human Resources News Releases http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/rss/index.cfm Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources - Latest News Releases Office of the Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources, (c) 2012 Commonwealth of Virginia 10 Governor McDonnell Asks for Amendment Regarding Funding Formula for Area Agencies for the Aging to be Withdrawn http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1258 Mon, 14 May 2012 Governor McDonnell's Cabinet Tours the State on "Virginia: Growing Strong" Tour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.hhr.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.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1241 Fri, 04 May 2012 Governor McDonnell Signs Bills to Fight Back Against Cancer http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1234 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 Governor McDonnell Kicks-Off "Governor's Bowl" Food and Fund Drive Competition will run from Memorial Day to Independence Day http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1218 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 Governor McDonnell Featured in Food Network Documentary: Hunger Hits Home http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1216 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on SB 484 http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1148 Wed, 22 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.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1135 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 Governor McDonnell Announces an Additional 3.15 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funding Four localities receive Community Improvement Grants for housing rehabilitation and water service projects http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1125 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 FEMA Approves Earthquake Assistance for Albemarle and King George Counties Deadline to Register is March 5 http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1117 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 Governor McDonnell Announces 3.5 Million in Funding to Provide Public Water to 141 Homes in Buchanan County Water Project Funded by Virginia Abandoned Mine Land Program http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1111 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 Governor McDonnell Announces Settlement Agreement With the U.S. Department of Justice on Virginia's Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Settlement Advances Existing Efforts to Transition to Community-Based Care and Concludes Investigation Dating Back to 2008 http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1103 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 Governor McDonnell Announces "Governor's Bowl" Food and Fund Drive Corporate Food Donation Competition Modeled After the Annual "Legal Food Frenzy" Launched in 2007 by then-Attorney General McDonnell http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1100 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 Governor McDonnell Announces 2012 Virginia's Outstanding Scientists and the Governor's Award for Science Innovation http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1089 Wed, 18 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 Governor McDonnell Asks for Additional Earthquake Recovery Assistance for Homeowners and Local Governments http://www.hhr.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.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1059 Mon, 19 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.hhr.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.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1023 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 Governor McDonnell Issues Thanksgiving Day Proclamation http://www.hhr.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.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1014 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Supreme Court's Decision to Hear Health Care Case Arguments http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1001 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 FEMA Approves Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisa County Schools http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=997 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 Governor McDonnell Requests Low-Interest Loans for Recovery from Tropical Storm Lee If approved, loans could be available for businesses, homeowners and renters http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=993 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 Governor McDonnell Appeals FEMA's Denial of Individual Assistance for Earthquake Damage Appeal Calls Upon FEMA to Meet Federal Responsibility to Citizens Impacted by Major Natural Disasters http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=976 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 Virginia Receives National Recognition for Housing Policy Efforts http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=969 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 Governor McDonnell Announces 700,000 in Community Development Block Grant Urgent Needs Funding Washington County will receive grants to assist with housing rehabilitation after April tornadoes http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=967 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 Governor McDonnell Announces Awarding of 280,000 for the Building Collaborative Communities Program Regional collaboration in distressed areas to spur economic development and job creation http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=948 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 Governor McDonnell Recognizes 2011 Governor's Technology Awards Recipients Virginia Localities, State Agencies and Universities Honored http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=936 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 Governor McDonnell Announces 1.4 Million in Community Development Block Grant Urgent Needs Funding for Pulaski County and Town of Pulaski will receive grants to assist with rebuilding after April tornado http://www.hhr.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=930 Thu, 22 Sep 2011