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Virginia Gov. McDonnell Vetoes Unprecedented Number of Bills

Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell vetoed an unprecedented seven bills but he also amended more than 100 bills approved by the General Assembly this year, making it slightly easier to vote on Election Day and allowing localities to spread the cost of new pension regulations over years, among other changes.

Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell vetoed an unprecedented seven bills but he also amended more than 100 bills approved by the General Assembly this year, making it slightly easier to vote on Election Day and allowing localities to spread the cost of new pension regulations over years, among other changes.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.