Friday, June 17, 2011

Daily Update: 6-17-11


Legislature:

Virginia lawmakers flying to France as part of lobbying push for uranium mining
Anita Kumar
The Washington Post
  
Richmond Fed says decision to fly gay-pride flag not political
Olympia Meola
The Richmond Times-Dispatch

Va. senators vote to eliminate ethanol subsidy
Wesley P. Hester
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/6604535462/va-senators-vote-to-eliminate-ethanol-subsidy

Governor: 

McDonnell: 6,000 more slots open for Va. students
Julian Walker
The Virginian-Pilot
  
Gov. Bob McDonnell celebrates higher-ed law
Michael Sluss
The Roanoke Times
  
McDonnell seeks judicial nominees in case legislators can't agree
Tyler Whitley
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
  
McDonnell solicits judicial applications, as General Assembly continues arguing over appointments
Rosalind S. Helderman
The Washington Post

McDonnell says public colleges to add 6,000 slots for in-state students
Karin Kapsidelis
The Richmond Times-Dispatch

Attorney General: 

Cuccinelli urges clergy to speak out, defend values
Larry O’Dell
The Virginian-Pilot

Commonwealths Economy: 

Business incentives spread across Virginia
Paige Winfield Cunningham
The Washington Times

Politics/Elections: 

‘Tito the Builder’ to run for state senate
Jennifer Buske
The Washington Post

Children/Education:

Tape of Va Tech shooter's hearing destroyed
The News Leader

New dorm being built at Roanoke College
Neil Harvey
The Roanoke Times

Va Tech wins fuel efficient vehicle competition
The News Leader

Transportation:

Rail upgrades mean more freight trains in region, boost for industries
Megan Davis
The News Virginian

Editorials: 

Afghanistan poll: See through it
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
  
Smithfield's piggy bank
The Daily Press



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