Increase resources to fight Medicaid fraud
"We will increase resources for the Commonwealth's Medicaid Fraud Unit at the attorney general's office."
Establish an inspector general
"Bob McDonnell will transform the state internal auditor into an inspector general with enhanced authority to proactively pursue citizen complaints concerning fraud, waste and abuse in state government."
Seek law establishing "gang-free zones"
Bob McDonnell will propose the expansion of “gang-free school zones,” into “gang-free zones,” similar to the “drug-free zones,” currently in our state laws.
Propose new methods for establishing charter schools
As governor, Bob McDonnell will propose alternative methods of establishing charter schools in Virginia, such as allowing the state Board of Education to approve applications.
Issue transportation bonds
While the General Assembly authorized $3 billion in bonds in 2007, not a single dollar of that money has been issued as of today. McDonnell will assure these bonds are issued beginning in 2010...As the economy recovers, Bob McDonnell will further seek the issuance of new bonds for highly congested areas, with a goal of issuing at least another $1 billion for priority state projects.
Propose legislation to privatize liquor stores
Bob McDonnell will propose legislation to privatize ABC operation and use revenue generated for transportation, with most of the money going to maintenance.
Raise speed limit to 70 mph
As governor, Bob McDonnell will work...to increase the maximum speed limit to 70 mph on rural stretches of highway statewide.
Open shuttered highway rest stops
McDonnell will open shuttered rest stops on Virginia interstates "within 90 days of taking office as governor."
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