Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Daily Update: 3-30-11

Legislature:
Virginia redistricting fight begins
Kimball Payne
The Daily Press

Senate Republican plan would merge Sen. Miller and Sen. Norment
The Daily Press

Virginia Public Access Project offering up good analysis of redistricting plan
The Daily Press
  
Virginia legislative redistricting proposals throw lawmakers together
Michael Sluss
The Roanoke Times

Governor: 
Mc­Don­nell waits until last minute to act on bills, budget
Anita Kumar
The Washington Post
  
Mc­Don­nell signs bill restricting alcohol ads on billboards
Anita Kumar
The Washington Post

McDonnell vetoes bill to raise medical malpractice awards; override attempt expected
Anita Kumar
The Washington Post
  
Monroe bill is signed by Governor
David Macaulay
The Daily Press

Fate of autism, higher ed, transportation bills in governor’s hands
Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News

Gov. McDonnell’s signature on clinic regs bill irks abortion advocates
Julian Walker
The Virginian-Pilot

McDonnell may veto medical malpractice increase
Alissa Smith
Virginia Statehouse News
  
Mc­Don­nell to cheer on VCU at the Final Four
Anita Kumar
The Washington Post

Attorney General: 
Cuccinelli: Environmental regulations must consider economy
Jim Nolan
The Richmond Times-Dispatch

In the know:
Del. Paula Miller’s reaction to elimination of her 87th House district in Norfolk
The Daily Press

Editorials:
Dilemma
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
  
Keeping state's promise on Oceana
The Virginian-Pilot
  
Retreat from the public
The Daily Press



Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Daily Update: 3-29-11

Legislature: 
Other states' residents can get car-title loans in Va.
Olympia Meola
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
  
Va. Beach would lose state senator under Dem plan
Julian Walker
The Virginian-Pilot

Redistricting changes loom
Ginny Wray
The Virginian-Pilot
  
Advocates criticize population criteria for Va. redistricting
Tyler Whitley
The Richmond Times-Dispatch

Social media rules discussion over new misconduct policy
Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News

Governor:
Mc­Don­nell signs bill regulating abortion clinics as hospitals
Rosalind S. Helderman
The Washington Post
  
Mc­Don­nell signs car title loan bill
Rosalind S. Helderman
The Washington Post
  
Mc­Don­nell likely to veto bill that would raise medical malpractice awards
Anita Kumar
The Washington Post
  
McDonnell signs bill extending sexual abuse lawsuit deadline to 20 years in Virginia
The Washington Post

McDonnell starts state jobs tour
Olympia Meola
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
  
McDonnell aims to restore cash to buy land near Oceana
Julian Walker
The Virginian-Pilot
  
World calamities hamstring McDonnell's energy vision
Scott Harper
The Virginian-Pilot

Health:
Talks over possible autism bill changes continue
Olympia Meola
The Richmond Times-Dispatch

In the know:
Virginia’s parks turn 75
Abby Rogers
Virginia Statehouse News

Editorials:
First
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
  
VCU tries on the glass slipper
The Virginian-Pilot



Monday, March 28, 2011

Daily Update: 3-28-11


Legislature:
 For lawmakers and citizens, the redistricting rush is on 
Kimball Payne
The Daily Press

Gun-rights advocates seek to mainstream carrying in public
Kristen Green
The Richmond Times-Dispatch

Va. budget shortfall could set back Chesapeake Bay cleanup
Julian Walker
The Virginian-Pilot

Parties to present Va. redistricting plans to House, Senate
Paige Winfield
The Washington Times

Va. Beach could reap riches from state road plan
Deirdre Fernandes
The Virginian-Pilot

Governor:
Mc­Don­nell criticizes federal health-care law in address to nation
Anita Kumar
The Washington Post

Attorney General:
Cuccinelli to headline Culpeper Tea Party rally
The Star Exponent

Education/Children:
Liberty tops state in federal aid for its students
Liz Barry
The News & Advance

Politics/Elections:
Connolly endorses Alexandria council member Krupicka for state senate
Anita Kumar
The Washington Post

In the know:
Bolling will speak at speedway
The Martinsville Bulletin

Editorials:
Governor's mission to help ex-cons
The Virginian-Pilot

Budgeting for now and for the future
The Virginian-Pilot

Murder most fowl
The Richmond Times-Dispatch

Fort Monroe
The Daily Press