Bill Signing for Legislation Supporting Virginia's Craft Beer Brewing Industry - May 15, 2012

Governor McDonnell signed two pieces of legislation to support Virginia craft brewers at the Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. House Bill 359 (McClellan) allows manufacturers to lease space in their brewhouses to smaller-scale brewers and Senate Bill 604 (McWaters) allows retail sales of beer and sampling on the premises of Virginia breweries. The governor was joined by legislators, brewers from around the state, distributors, representatives from the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild, representatives from the Virginia Manufacturers Association, commissioner of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Neal Insley, and representatives from the Virginia Tourism Commission. After the bill signing the governor helped unveil a new logo for craft beer from the Virginia Tourism Commission "Virginia is for craft beer Lovers." Virginia currently has 44 licensed breweries.

Public Safety Memorial Press Conference - May 14, 2012

Governor Bob McDonnell unveiled the design for the Public Safety Memorial and launched the fundraising campaign at a press conference in Richmond. The governor was joined by public safety officials, Memorial Fundraising Committee co-chairs Jerry Kilgore and Terry McAuliffe, representatives from the Virginia Public Safety Foundation and elected officials. After speaking, the governor unveiled a rendering of the Public Safety Memorial with the help of Sue Garbarino and her daughters Natalie and Katherine Garbarino. Master Police Officer Michael Garbarino died in the line of duty on May 17, 2006. Virginia is one of six states that does not have a statewide Public Safety Memorial.
Video of the press conference is available here.

Sexual and Domestic Violence Bill Signing - May 8, 2012

Governor McDonnell Signs Legislation to Protect Victims of Sexual and Domestic Violence

Governor McDonnell Visits Fredericksburg Machine and Steel - May 8, 2012