Daily Update: 6-8-11

Legislature:

Roanoke is once again in contention as lawmakers resume redistricting

Lawmakers in both houses say they don't expect a resolution until next month, and negotiations could extend longer.

Michael Sluss

The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/289108

Governor:

McDonnell teams with actor Bridges to help hungry kids

Olympia Meola

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/state-news/2011/jun/08/tdmet01-mcdonnell-teams-with-actor-bridges-to-help-ar-1092636/

McDonnell heads to Chicago for RGA events

The Daily Progress

http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/6320834201/mcdonnell-heads-to-chicago-for-rga-events

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli: Localities may keep fines from some Va. cases

Julian Walker

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/cuccinelli-localities-may-keep-fines-some-va-cases

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Virginia launched new economic-development program

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/business/2011/jun/08/tdbiz01-virginia-launched-new-economic-development-ar-1092589/

Va launches new economic development program

The Washington Times

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jun/7/va-launches-new-economic-development-program/

Smithfield, Chinese port company sign trade agreement

Philip Walzer

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/smithfield-chinese-port-company-sign-trade-agreement

Smithfield, Dandong Port Group form partnership to explore opportunities in northern China

The Daily Press

http://www.dailypress.com/news/virginia/sns-ap-va--smithfield-china,0,3824500.story

Lynchburg-area unemployment its lowest since 2008

The Lynchburg News & Advance

http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/jun/07/area-unemployment-its-lowest-2008-ar-1092533/

Politics/Elections:

Longest-serving Va. legislator Putney seeking another term

Ray Reed

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/jun/08/longest-serving-va-legislator-putney-seeking-anoth-ar-1093736/

Putney to seek 26th term in Virginia General Assembly

Michael Sluss

The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/news/breaking/wb/289164

Putney plans run for 26th term

Ray Reed

The Lynchburg News & Advance

http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/jun/08/putney-plans-run-26th-term-ar-1092795/

Dodson enters state Senate race in 22nd

Tyler Whitley

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-news/2011/jun/08/TDMET05-dodson-enters-state-senate-race-in-22nd-ar-1092635/

George Allen signs 'Contract from America'

Paige Winfield Cunningham

The Washington Times

http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/city-state/2011/jun/7/george-allen-signs-contract-america/

George Allen signs tea party-driven 'Contract from America'

Wesley P. Hester

The Lynchburg News & Advance

http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/jun/08/george-allen-signs-tea-party-driven-contract-ameri-ar-1093550/

Children/Education:

Juvenile Justice policy disputed

Frank Green

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/jun/08/TDMAIN01-juvenile-justice-policy-disputed-ar-1092679/

Concern over Va. juvenile justice policies

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/concern-over-va-juvenile-justice-policies/2011/06/08/AGbKwtLH_blog.html

Va. juvenile justice classifications questioned

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/va-juvenile-justice-classifications-questioned

Virginia Tech board approves higher tuition, fees

Tonia Moxley

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/virginia-tech-board-approves-higher-tuition-fees

Virginia Tech to offer state’s first meteorology degree program

The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/business/wb/289092

Health:

Health overhaul fight in pivotal Atlanta court

Greg Bluestein

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_HEALTH_OVERHAUL_VAOL-?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Science and Environment:

Feds seek more information on Dominion’s proposed 3rd reactor at North Anna

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/feds-seek-more-information-on-dominions-proposed-3rd-reactor-at-north-anna/2011/06/08/AGZ0PtLH_story.html

Feds seek more info on Dominion's proposed reactor

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_DOMINION_NUCLEAR_PLANS_VAOL-?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Dominion Virginia Power looks to launch pilot pricing program for electric vehicles

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/dominion-virginia-power-looks-to-launch-pilot-pricing-program-for-electric-vehicles/2011/06/08/AGLpgjLH_story.html

USDA encourages Va farmers, ranchers, forest landowners to take part in conservation practices

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/usda-encourages-va-farmers-ranchers-forest-landowners-to-take-part-in-conservation-practices/2011/06/08/AGrsxjLH_story.html

Group working to 'get the goo out' of Elizabeth River

Scott Harper

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/group-working-get-goo-out-elizabeth-river

Va., W.Va. growers to discuss poultry rule changes

The Lynchburg News & Advance

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/W/WV_POULTRY_REGULATIONS_VAOL-?SITE=VALYD&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

In the know:

Obama to visit N.Va. community college

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post_now/post/obama-to-visit-nva-community-college/2011/06/08/AGaX2qLH_blog.html

Jeff Bridges returns to Arlington (Road) to fight hunger

Tom Jackman

The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-state-of-nova/post/jeff-bridges-returns-to-arlington-road-to-fight-hunger/2011/06/08/AGGyYgLH_blog.html

Virginia campaign for healthy eating gets Hollywood boost

Paige Winfield Cunningham

The Washington Times

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jun/7/virginia-campaign-for-healthy-eating-gets-hollywoo/

Richmond native directed Palin documentary

Kristen Green

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/jun/08/tdmain01-richmond-native-directed-palin-documentar-ar-1092676/

Monacan tribe to elect new chief as Branham steps down

Scott Marshall

The Lynchburg News & Advance

http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/jun/08/monacan-tribe-elect-new-chief-branham-steps-down-ar-1093782/

View from Olympia: Equal rights on the job

Olympia Meola

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/jun/07/5/view-from-olympia-equal-rights-on-the-job-57017-vi-27803/

Ten Commandments to return to Giles County schools [with poll]

Katelyn Polantz

The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/289116

Ten Commandments to return to Giles County schools

Katelyn Polantz

The Virginian-Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/ten-commandments-return-giles-county-schools

Albert W. Tiedemann, former director of Virginia's Consolidated Laboratory Services, dies at 86

Randy Hallman

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/state-news/2011/jun/08/TDOBIT02-albert-w-tiedemann-former-director-of-vir-ar-1092654/

Editorials:

Not unique: Health care

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/oped/2011/jun/08/tdopin01-health-care-ar-1092150/

James Madison: Experience

Richmond Times-Dispatch

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/oped/2011/jun/07/tdopin01-experience-ar-1089502/

Editorial: Stricter bus rules are just a start

The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/289090