Daily Update: 4-29-11

Legislature:

Senate breaks redistricting stalemate

Hugh Lessig

The Daily Press

http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-04-28/news/dp-nws-virginia-redistricting-0429-20110428-43_1_blevins-quayle-senate-democrats

Senate OKs new district lines after day of waiting

Bob Lewis

AP Political Writer

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2011/Apr/28/senate_oks_new_district_lines_after_day_of_waiting.html

  

General Assembly approves redistricting plan

Tyler Whitley

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/apr/29/tdmain01-general-assembly-approves-redistricting-p-ar-1004299/

  

Va. assembly reaches deal on new legislative map

Rosalind S. Helderman

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/politics/va-assembly-reaches-deal-on-legislative-boundaries/2011/04/28/AFAQDX9E_story.html

  

Quayle doesn’t want to retire

Anita Kumar

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/quayle-doesnt-want-to-retire/2011/04/28/AF0yJA8E_blog.html

  

Va. lawmakers OK new redistricting plan

David Sherfinski

The Washington Examiner

http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/04/va-lawmakers-ok-new-redistricting-plan

  

Hurt says he supports Ryan budget plan

Ray Reed

The Daily Progress

http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/cdp-news/2011/apr/28/hurt-says-he-supports-ryan-budget-plan-ar-1003958/

  

Md., Va. pension funds lost nearly $20 billion

David Sherfinski

The Washington Examiner

http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/04/md-va-pension-funds-lost-nearly-20-billion

Governor:

McDonnell to appear on Meet the Press

Olympia Meola

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/5014726968/mcdonnell-to-appear-on-meet-the-press

  

Obama calls McDonnell to express condolences over storm deaths

Anita Kumar

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post_now/post/obama-calls-mcdonnell-to-express-condolences-over-storm-deaths/2011/04/28/AFb2rx6E_blog.html

Education/Children:

New performance evaluations ready for teachers

Alissa Smith

Virginia Statehouse News

http://virginia.statehousenewsonline.com/3606/new-performance-evaluations-ready-for-teachers/

  

Virginia Tech gets three donations totaling $45 million

Karin Kapsidelis

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/state-news/2011/apr/29/tdmain01-virginia-tech-gets-three-donations-totali-ar-1004297/

Editorials: 

VITA: Another glitch

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/apr/29/tdopin01-another-glitch-ar-1003854/

  

Fantastic talk about gas prices

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/fantastic-talk-about-gas-prices/2011/04/25/AFlRwL9E_story.html

  

Doing the right thing

The Daily Press

http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-04-28/news/dp-edt-local-taxes-editorial-20110428_1_real-estate-tax-tax-rates-cigarette-tax

Daily Update: 4-27-11

Legislature:

House OKs redistricting plan; senators near deal

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/virginia-legislators-inch-closer-deal-redistricting

Senate negotiators reach tentative deal on redistricting

Tyler Whitley

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/apr/28/tdmain01-senate-negotiators-reach-tentative-deal-o-ar-1001219/

Senators reach tentative deal on new legislative map

Rosalind S. Helderman

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/senators-reach-tentative-deal-on-new-legislative-map/2011/04/27/AFAAVI0E_blog.html

Lawmakers nearing redistricting deal

Hugh Lessig

The Daily Press

http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-04-27/news/dp-nws-redistricting-virginia-0428-20110427-29_1_saslaw-legislative-districts-senate-negotiators

Legislators inch closer to a deal on redistricting

Michael Sluss

The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/284733

General Assembly delays work to accommodate fundraiser

Anita Kumar

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/general-assembly-delays-work-to-accommodate-fundraiser/2011/04/27/AFUmZ7zE_blog.html

Trump’s given to Democrats and Republicans in Virginia

Rosalind S. Helderman

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/trumps-given-to-democrats-and-republicans-in-virginia/2011/04/27/AFGY7NyE_blog.html

Governor:

McDonnell reiterates stance on adoptions

Olympia Meola

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/apr/27/tdmet01-mcdonnell-backs-adoption-by-single-gays-bu-ar-998085/

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli blasts Education Department

Tonia Moxley

The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/news/nrv/wb/284735

Cuccinelli backs Va. Tech appeal of federal fines

Paige Winfield Cunningham

The Washington Times

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/apr/27/cuccinelli-backs-vatech-appeal-federal-fines/

Education/Children:

U-Va. says it will exercise ‘available exemptions’ on climate change records request

Rosalind S. Helderman

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/u-va-says-it-will-exercise-available-exemptions-on-climate-change-records-request/2011/04/27/AF3V42zE_blog.html

Battle over U. Va. climate records persist

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/battle-over-uva-climate-records-persists

Va. to appeal fines levied against Tech in 2007 shootings

Jim Nolan

The Richmond Times Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/apr/28/tdmet01-va-to-appeal-fines-levied-against-tech-in--ar-1001193/

College changes charted

Debbie Hall

The Martinsville Bulletin

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=28294

VCU gets major financial gift

Tammie Smith

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/local-education/2011/apr/28/tdmain01-vcu-gets-major-financial-gift-ar-1001220/

Politics/Elections:

Unlike Santorum, Allen unapologetic over Medicare vote

Wesley P. Hester

The Richmond Times Dispatch

http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/4993354603/unlike-santorum-allen-unapologetic-over-medicare-vote

Wesley P. Hester

Wesley P. Hester

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/4987843870/steve-waters-joins-allens-campaign

Allen dismissive of wind energy; McDonnell less so

Wesley P. Hester

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/4986537437/allen-dismissive-of-wind-energy-mcdonnell-less-so

Transportation:

Rising gas prices spurring changes in driving habits

Cara R. Anthony

The Daily Press

http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-04-27/business/dp-nws-consumer-gasprices-20110427_1_gas-prices-gas-discounts-gas-costs

Editorials:

Government hands

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/apr/28/TDOPIN01-government-hands-ar-1000678/

Obama is an American. Let’s move on.

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/obama-is-an-american-lets-move-on/2011/04/27/AFdqAA1E_story.html

Daily Update: 4-27-11

Legislature: 

Senators might have deal on Virginia Beach, as redistricting talks continue

Rosalind S. Helderman

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/senators-might-have-deal-on-virginia-beach-as-redistricting-talks-continue/2011/04/26/AFQCIKsE_blog.html

  

Senate GOP, Dems talk remap behind closed doors

Bob Lewis

AP Political Writer

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Senate-GOP-Dems-talk-remap-behind-closed-doors-1353524.php

Two Va. Beach Senate items: redistricting developments and Stolle rumors

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/two-va-beach-senate-items-redistricting-developments-and-stolle-rumors

  

Report: Va. gives $8 billion less for public services

David Sherfinski

The Washington Examiner

http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/04/report-va-gives-8-billion-less-public-services

NRSC digging on Soering

Wesley P. Hester

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/4957993855/nrsc-digging-on-soering

  

Constitutional officers come under scrutiny

David Macaulay

The Daily Press

http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-04-26/news/dp-nws-hampton-pay-supplements-20110426_1_constitutional-officers-linda-batchelor-smith-supplement

  

Virginia faces many hurdles on offshore wind

Alissa Smith

The Daily Press

http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-04-26/news/dp-nws-wire-offshore-wind-farm-20110426_1_offshore-wind-wind-farms-wind-energy

  

Fairfax County won’t sue to stop BRAC relocation

Paige Winfield Cunningham

The Washington Times

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/apr/26/county-wont-sue-to-stop-brac-relocation/

Governor: 

McDonnell: Send the same redistricting bill, get the same veto

Anita Kumar

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-send-the-same-redistricting-bill-get-the-same-veto/2011/04/26/AFHgcBsE_blog.html

  

McDonnell backs adoptions by single gays, but not unwed couples

Olympia Meola

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/apr/26/mcdonnell-backs-allowing-single-gay-people-to-adop-ar-996773/

  

McDonnell asks Pentagon to delay Mark Center move

Ben Giles

The Washington Examiner

http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/04/mcdonnell-asks-pentagon-delay-mark-center-move

Attorney General: 

Cuccinelli-UVa climate dispute heats up

Jim Nolan

The Daily Progress

http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/apr/26/cuccinelli-uva-climate-dispute-heats-ar-997741/

Va attorney general to discuss Virginia Tech fines

The Associated Press

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ii_N0TXrzpL_tT_LE2w-lqvN90kw?docId=ca22ee67fff74725aec44af24712a4a7

Politics/Elections:

Two locals in the mix for state court seats

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/two-locals-mix-state-court-seats

  

Businessman joins race for Webb's Senate seat

Bill Bartel

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/businessman-joins-race-webbs-senate-seat

In the know: 

Funeral arrangements for Jamerson announced

Anita Kumar

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/funeral-arrangements-for-jamerson-announced/2011/04/26/AFPxigtE_blog.html

  

Memorial service, viewing set for Bruce Jamerson, clerk of House of Delegates

The Daily Journal

http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/8b8e6e03fce74684b7d9b9e75e5a98a8/VA--Jamerson-Services/

Editorials:

Write Stuff

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/apr/27/TDOPIN01-write-stuff-ar-997489/

Gas prices primer

The Daily Press

http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-04-26/news/dp-edt-oil-prices-editorial-20110426_1_gas-prices-price-hike-oil-markets

Daily Update: 4-26-11

Legislature: 

Senate Democratic, Republican leaders discuss redistricting

Tyler Whitley

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/state-news/2011/apr/26/tdmet01-senate-democratic-republican-leaders-discu-ar-995328/

  

Senate opens bipartisan negotiations on redistricting

Rosalind S. Helderman

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/politics/senate-opens-bipartisan-negotiations-on-redistricting/2011/04/25/AFrmp8kE_story.html

  

Va. senators at work seeking redistricting deal

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/va-senators-work-seeking-redistricting-deal

Senate aims for compromise redistricting map

Amanda Iacone

Virginia Statehouse News

http://virginia.statehousenewsonline.com/3568/senate-aims-for-compromise-redistricting-map/

  

Hamiltons declare bankruptcy

Peter Frost

The Daily Press

http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-04-25/news/dp-nws-hamilton-bankrupt-20110425_1_phil-hamilton-bankruptcy-listing-assets

McAuliffe’s travels hint of another bid for Va. governor

Paige Winfield Cunningham

The Washington Times

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/apr/25/mcauliffes-travels-hint-of-another-governor-bid/

  

Federal deficit: Sen. Warner heads back to the future

Hugh Lessig

The Daily Press

http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-warner-gang-20110425,0,2925048.story

Possible offshore wind development for Virginia

Alissa Smith

Virginia Statehouse News

http://virginia.statehousenewsonline.com/3569/possible-offshore-wind-development-for-virginia/

Attorney General: 

U.S. Supreme Court denies Cuccinelli's bid to expedite health suit

Jim Nolan

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/apr/26/tdmain01-us-supreme-court-denies-cuccinellis-bid-t-ar-995321/

Politics/Elections:

Early campaign fundraising points to pricey November races

Amanda Iacone

Virginia Statehouse News

http://virginia.statehousenewsonline.com/3553/early-campaign-fundraising-points-to-pricey-november-races/

Dunlap makes Senate run official

Paul Collins

The Martinsville Bulletin

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=28266

Transportation: 

High gas prices cut into driving habits — and Obama’s approval rating

Steven Mufson

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/high-gas-prices-curb-driving-habits--and-obamas-approval-rating/2011/04/25/AF9kdpkE_story.html

Health:

Supreme Court turns down Va.’s request to expedite review of health-care law

Robert Barnes

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/supreme-court-turn-down-virginias-request-to-expedite-review-of-health-care-law/2011/04/15/AFr7U5hE_story.html

  

High court denies Va.'s request on federal health law

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/high-court-denies-vas-request-federal-health-law

  

Va. cracks down on youth treatment center

Janie Bryant

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/va-cracks-down-youth-treatment-center

In the know: 

Bruce Jamerson, clerk of House of Delegates, dies at 54

Jeff E. Schapiro

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/local-news/2011/apr/26/tdmain01-bruce-jamerson-clerk-of-house-of-delegate-ar-995322/

  

House clerk’s death under investigation

Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/tributes-pour-in-for-house-clerk-bruce-jamerson/2011/04/25/AFtZW0iE_blog.html

  

Longtime House clerk dead at 53

Hugh Lessig

The Daily Press

http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-04-25/news/dp-nws-jamerson-dies-20110425_1_state-police-clerk-ward-armstrong

  

Va. General Assembly mourns longtime House clerk

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/va-general-assembly-mourns-longtime-house-clerk

Editorials: 

William and Mary: Voice of reason

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/apr/26/tdopin01-voice-of-reason-ar-994889/

  

Shoulders to stand on

The Daily Press

http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-04-25/news/dp-edt-youth-support-editorial-0422-20110425_1_diploma-gross-regional-product-students