McAuliffe veto stands; bill designed to keep localities from removing Confederate monuments is killed Evan Jones April 21, 2016 1 minute read Legislation that would have prevented local governments from removing Confederate monuments did not survive Governor McAuliffe’s veto. It was one of the many vetoes that were upheld yesterday in Richmond. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: RVCVB has new nameNext: State lawmakers vote to shield identities of companies supplying execution drug Related Stories Twisted Track Brewpub to host free speed dating event Ian Price February 10, 2026 0 RIDE launched to provide regular 24/7 transportation for Roanoke’s homeless population Gene Marrano February 9, 2026 0 PETA applauds dozens of animal cruelty indictments against Natural Bridge Zoo owners, staff Web Staff February 9, 2026 0
