Daily Update: 8-31-11

Legislature:

Rep. Hurt Says Federal Budget Cuts Could Help With Irene Relief
Jarett Henshaw
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/30/hurt-says-federal-budget-cuts-could-help-irene-rel-ar-1274871/

Hurt: Regulations Cost Jobs
Debbie Hall
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29906

Governor:

McDonnell: Draft Abortion Regulations Are In ‘Interest Of Health’
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-draft-abortion-regulations-are-in-interest-of-health/2011/08/30/gIQABqInpJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

O’Malley, Mcdonnell Omnipresent Before, After Irene
John Wagner And Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/omalley-mcdonnell-omnipresent-before-after-irene/2011/08/30/gIQA2NupqJ_story.html

Mcdonnell: Mandatory Evacuations Saved Lives
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_IRENE_VIRGINIA_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Mcdonnell, Napolitano: Irene Damage Bills Will Be Paid
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/weather/dp-nws-irene-mcdonnell-napolitano-20110830,0,4338186.story

Mcdonnell: Irene Will Cost “Millions And Millions”
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-irene-will-cost-millions-and-millions/2011/08/30/gIQAKmNYqJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

State May Seek Federal Aid
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/082011/08312011/648777

Children/Education:

Vcu Aims To Increase Six-Year Graduation Rate
Karin Kapsidelis
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/aug/31/tdmet01-vcu-aims-to-increase-six-year-graduation-r-ar-1275160/

Transportation:

Deal To Provide Vending, Services At Va. Rest Stops
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/deal-provide-vending-services-va-rest-stops

Health:

Family Foundation Backs Abortion Regs
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/9592589074/family-foundation-backs-abortion-regs

In the know:

Dominion Reports Outages Drop Below 300,000 In Va., N.c
Cindy Clayton
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/dominion-reports-outages-drop-below-300000-va-nc

Quake-Induced Shutdown Of North Anna May Be A First
Peter Bacqué
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/aug/31/tdmain01-north-anna-shutdown-first-for-us-reactors-ar-1275185/

Alexandria Announces Agreement To Close Controversial Plant
Dave Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/30/alexandria-genon-reach-deal-close-potomac-river-st/

Editorials:

Inadequate Mental Health Care Is The Crime
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/297445

Tracking Numbers, Success Of The Tide
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/tracking-numbers-success-tide

Daily Update: 8-30-11

Legislature:

State Efforts For Disabled Draw Criticism
Maria Longley
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20110829/NEWS01/110829014/1002/rss

Legislators Discuss All Mental Health
Gina Farthing
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2011/aug/30/legislators-discuss-all-mental-health-ar-1272627/

Subcommittee Reviews Upgrades To CVTC Buildings
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/aug/29/subcommittee-reviews-upgrades-cvtc-buildings-ar-1272775/

Governor:

McDonnell: No Regrets About Dire Pre-Storm Warnings
Fredrick Kunkle
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-says-he-has-no-regrets-about-dire-pre-storm-warnings/2011/08/29/gIQAqFplnJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

McDonnell Pressing For Fed Disaster Funds
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/082011/08302011/648489

Politics/Elections:

Lingamfelter Kicks Off Campaign In Dale City
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/aug/29/lingamfelter-kicks-campaign-dale-city-ar-1268529/

Campaign Veteran Enters Bedford Race
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/297422

Children/Education:

Study Finds Winchester Area Children Going Hungry
Candace Sipos
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/08/study-finds-area-children-going-hungry.php

Health:

Conservative Group Pushes For Draft Abortion Regulations
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/conservative-group-pushes-for-draft-abortion-regulations/2011/08/29/gIQAtd3onJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Planned Rules For Abortion Clinics Called 'an Attack'
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/planned-rules-abortion-clinics-called-attack

In the know:

NRC To Inspect Nuke Plant
Rusty Dennen
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/082011/08302011/648352

NRC Sends More Inspectors To Va. Nuclear Plant
Staff Report
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/30/tdmain01-nrc-sends-more-inspectors-to-va-nuclear-p-ar-1272734/

Dominion Expects Most Customers To Be Restored By Friday
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/dominion-number-outages-down-below-450000

Editorials:

Peninsula Empowerment
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/weather/stormguide/dp-edt-reflectafterstorm-editorial-0839-20110829,0,4899833.story

New Rules In An Old Battle
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/297415

Candidates Must Focus On People
Culpeper Star Exponent Editorial
http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2011/aug/30/our-view-candidates-need-focus-football-ar-1273456/

Daily Update: 8-29-11

Legislature:

Sen. Warner Says Deficit Tops Terrorism As Country's Top Problem
Jarett Henshaw
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/26/warner-says-deficit-tops-terrorism-countrys-number-ar-1266785/

Governor:

O’Malley, Mcdonnell Talk About Irene On ‘Meet The Press’
John Wagner
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/omalley-mcdonnell-talk-about-irene-on-meet-the-press/2011/08/28/gIQAhC7FlJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

John Edwards Declares Re-Election Bid For Senate Seat
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/297288

Radtke Still Looking Up At Republican Frontrunner Allen
Bob Stuart
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2011/aug/28/radtke-still-looking-republican-frontrunner-allen-ar-1268953/

Health:

Draft Regulations Could Shut Some Abortion Clinics, Operators Say
Anita Kumar And Lena H. Sun
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/draft-regulations-for-va-abortion-clinics-could-lead-some-to-close-operators-say/2011/08/26/gIQAapB8gJ_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia

In the know:

Hurricane Irene Doesn't Put Out Great Dismal Swamp Fire
Veronica Gonzalez
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/hurricane-irene-doesnt-put-out-great-dismal-swamp-fire

VA Power Says Restoring Power Will Be 2nd-Largest In Company History
Peter Frost
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-spt-virginia-power-outages,0,1271963.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews+%28Daily+Press+-+Front+Page+News%29

Editorials:

Hurricane Irene: Luck And Lessons
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/hurricane-irene-luck-and-lessons

Bulldog Approach To Raising Revenue
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/bulldog-approach-raising-revenue

Don't Pick Pockets Of Nonprofits
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/dont-pick-pockets-nonprofits

Daily Update: 8-26-11

Legislature:

Wittman Urges Deal On Va. Congressional Districts
Andrew Cain
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/25/wittman-urges-deal-on-va-congressional-districts-ar-1262023/

Sen. Warner Visits Firm Expanding In Southside
Katelyn Polantz
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/297234

Goodlatte Talks Medicare, Chesapeake Bay And Education
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/aug/25/goodlatte-talks-medicare-chesapeake-bay-and-educat-ar-1264578/

Politics/Elections:

Fewer Virginia Legislative Seats Will Be Contested
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/fewer-virginia-legislative-seats-will-be-contested

Roanoke Valley Democrats File Last-Minute House Candidate
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/297243

Bacote To Face Libertarian Challenge In 95th
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/08/bacote-to-face-libertarian-challenge-in-95th.html

Jamie Radtke Feuds With Conservative Blogger
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/jamie-radtke-feuds-with-conservative-blogger/2011/08/25/gIQAbiLydJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Children/Education:

Roanoke County Schools Consider Forgoing Federal Funds
Courtney Cutright
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/297226

UVA Turns Over FOIA-Requested Climate-Change Papers
Dave Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/25/uva-turns-over-foia-requested-climate-change-paper/

Transportation:

Va. Beach Officials Eye Tide Ridership Numbers
Deirdre Fernandes
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/virginia-beach-officials-eye-tide-ridership-numbers

Immigration:

Immigration Task Force Meets In Arlington
Isaac Arnsdorf
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/immigration-task-force-meets-in-arlington/2011/08/24/gIQAiQQAcJ_story.html

Health:

VA Health Department To Release Abortion-Clinic Regulations
Dave Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/25/va-health-department-to-release-abortion-clinic-re/

Editorials:

Of Quakes And Council Candidates
Daily Progress Editorial
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/aug/25/quakes-and-council-candidates-ar-1261572/

Bracing For Irene's Arrival
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/bracing-irenes-arrival

Balanced Budget Comes With Catch
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/balanced-budget-comes-catch

Daily Update: 8-25-11

Governor:

Governor Promotes Va. Disaster Fund, Seeks Donations
Julian Walker
Leesburg Today
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/governor-promotes-va-disaster-fund-seeks-donations

Politics/Elections:

Senate Match-Ups Set Up Battle For Chamber
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/24/va-gop-euphoric-at-senate-takeover-prospects/

GOP "euphoric" At Senate Takeover Prospects
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/24/va-gop-euphoric-at-senate-takeover-prospects/

Competition Up In Senate, Down In House
vpap.org
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/826

Iraq War Veteran To Face Newman In 23rd District
Staff Report
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/aug/24/iraq-war-veteran-face-newman-23rd-district-ar-1260396/

Mr. Brown's Hustle: Taking On Sen. Marsh
Vernal Coleman
Style Weekly
http://www.styleweekly.com/richmond/mr-browns-hustle/Content?oid=1599795

Republican Win In 22nd District Key To GOP Strategy
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/aug/24/republican-win-22nd-district-key-gop-strategy-ar-1260451/

Democrat Will Run For 18Th District Seat Against GOP Nominee
Allison Brophy Champion
Culpeper Star Exponent
http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2011/aug/24/democrat-will-run-18th-district-seat-against-gop-n-ar-1260376/

Immigration:

Immigration Task Force Meets In Arlington
Isaac Arnsdorf
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/immigration-task-force-meets-in-arlington/2011/08/24/gIQAiQQAcJ_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia

Health:

Draft Of Abortion Rules Goes Public Friday
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/25/tdmet01-draft-of-abortion-rules-goes-public-friday-ar-1260640/

Editorials:

Earthquake Shows Gaps In Disaster Planning
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/earthquake-shows-gaps-in-disaster-planning/2011/08/24/gIQAQDAFcJ_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions

Voters Send Mixed Signals
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-districtprimary-editorial-082520110824,0,628859.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews%2Fopinion+%28Daily+Press+-+Today%27s+Opinion%29

Daily Update: 8-24-11

Governor:

McDonnell Selects In-House Candidate For Ed. Secretary
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/gov-mcdonnell-selects-inhouse-candidate-ed-secretary

Politics/Elections:

Senate Primary Results
vpap.org
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/817

House Primary Results
vpap.org
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/818

Primaries Set Stage For Battle For Control Of Va Senate
Anita Kumar And Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-election-general-election-prev20110823,0,7248135.story

GOP Voters Favor Conservatives In Senate Primaries
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_VIRGINIA_PRIMARIES_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Primaries Done, Field Set For November
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-election-general-election-prev20110823,0,7248135.story

Favola Wins Primary, But Maybe Not Her Opponent’s Support
Victor Zapana
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/favola-wins-primary-but-maybe-not-her-opponents-support/2011/08/23/gIQAFhz7ZJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Ebbin Beats Out Krupicka, Garvey In District 30 Primary
Derrick Perkins
Alexandria Times
http://alextimes.com/news/2011/aug/23/ebbin-beats-out-krupicka-garvey-in-dist/

Black Bests Stirrup For 13Th District Nomination
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/aug/23/black-bests-stirrup-13th-district-nomination-ar-1258089/

Frederick Beats Munoz For Senate Nomination
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/aug/23/frederick-beats-munoz-senate-nomination-ar-1258014/

Minchew, Black, Ramadan, Favola Win Primaries
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_6184ee6a-cdde-11e0-8e7e-001cc4c002e0.html

Minchew, Webert Take Gop Primaries
Candace Sipos
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/08/minchew-webert-take-gop-primaries.php

Lopez Wins Democratic Primary In 49Th
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/lopez-wins-democratic-primary-in-49th/2011/08/23/gIQAbpM0ZJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

GOP Panel Picks Peter Farrell To Run For Janis' House Seat
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/24/tdmet03-gop-panel-picks-peter-farrell-to-run-for-j-ar-1258064/

Garrett To Face Dodson In 22Nd Senate District
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/24/tdmet03-garrett-to-face-dodson-in-22nd-senate-dist-ar-1258066/

Louisa Candidate Wins Gop Nod In Senate Primary
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/aug/23/louisa-candidate-wins-gop-nod-senate-primary-ar-1258119/

Ransone Takes 99th Nod
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/082011/08242011/647359

Norment Beats Frechette In 3Rd Senate District
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-election-senate-gop-3-20110823,0,3497586.story

Incumbents Win 90Th House, 3Rd Senate District Primaries
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/incumbents-win-90th-house-3rd-senate-district-primaries

Data Shows McDonnell’s Pac Hasn't Given To Loyola Yet
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/data-shows-mcdonnells-pac-hasnt-given-loyola-yet

Voting District Split Perplexes Voters At Moose Lodge Poll
Alicia Petska
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/aug/23/voting-district-split-confuses-voters-moose-lodge-ar-1258112/

Despite Quake, Stafford Vote Rumbles On
Jeff Branscome
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/082011/08242011/647298

Candidate Supports Agriculture, Wants To Rally Young Electorate
Calvin Trice
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20110824/NEWS01/108240314/1002/rss

In the know:

Earthquake Shakes East Coast, Rattles Residents
Joel Achenbach
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/earthquake-rattles-washington-area/2011/08/23/gIQATMOGZJ_story.html?hpid=z1

Editorials:

Little Comfort In Budget Math
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/296978

Election Season Begins Today
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/296977

Daily Update: 8-23-11

Legislature:

Mark Warner Embarks On Va Tour: 8 Days, 39 Events
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mark-warner-embarks-on-a-tour-of-virginia-eight-days-39-events/2011/08/22/gIQALzV1WJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Goodlatte Discusses National Debt In Visit To Waynesboro
Anita Kumar
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2011/aug/23/goodlatte-discusses-national-debt-visit-waynesboro-ar-1255368/

Governor:

McDonnell, O’Malley Square Off On CNN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/9249284217/mcdonnell-omalley-square-off-on-cnn

Politics/Elections:

GOP Hoping Primaries Help Signal Success In November
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/gop-hoping-primaries-help-signal-success-in-november/2011/08/07/gIQA1uP3WJ_story.html

Voters Go To Polls Today In Sixteen Legislative Primaries
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/23/tdmet01-voters-go-to-polls-today-in-16-legislative-ar-1255311/

Turnout Likely To Be Light In Virginia Primaries
Dave Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/22/turnout-likely-to-be-light-in-virginia-primaries/

Tuesday Brings A Handful Of Primary Elections
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-primary-election-day-20110822,0,44966.story

Democratic Primary To Decide Who Represents House 90Th
Sarah Hutchins
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/primary-today-decide-who-represents-90th-district-house

Beach Dems Lack A Candidate In 8Th Senate District
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/beach-dems-lack-candidate-8th-senate-district

Bud Phillips Moves On As Joe Johnson Looks To Run
Debra Mccown
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/aug/22/bud-phillips-moves-joe-johnson-looks-run-ar-1253153/

Kaine Campaigns To Keep State Senate In Democratic Hands
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/kaine-campaigns-to-keep-state-senate-in-democratic-hands/2011/08/22/gIQAO5ZVWJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Children/Education:

Va. Restores License, Admissions To Youth Centers
Dena Potter
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_TREATMENT_CENTER_SEX_ABUSE_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

In the know:

GOP Hoping Primaries Help Signal Success In November
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/gop-hoping-primaries-help-signal-success-in-november/2011/08/07/gIQA1uP3WJ_story.html

Editorials:

Virginia's Primary Elections
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/virginians-voting-in-primary-elections/2011/08/22/gIQAVAxOXJ_story.html

Another Gaping Hole In The Safety Net
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/296906

Your Vote Counts
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-primaryvote-editorial-0823-20110822,0,3653900.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews%2Fopinion+%28Daily+Press+-+Today%27s+Opinion%29

Richmond Government: Waiting For Hercules
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/aug/23/tdopin01-waiting-for-hercules-ar-1254991/

Daily Update: 8-22-11

Governor:

Va., Md. Governors Have Civil Exchange, But Get In Some Jabs
John Wagner and Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/on-tv-governors-of-va-and-md-have-civil-exchange-but-get-in-some-jabs/2011/08/21/gIQAnIaAVJ_story.html

McDonnell Hopes Fertilizer Phosphorus Ban Will Aid Farmers
Spencer Dennis
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20110821/NEWS01/108210345/1002/rss

McDonnell Links Family Breakup To Child Poverty
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/9123981984/mcdonnell-links-family-strength-to-child-poverty

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli Called By Republican Presidential Hopefuls
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-called-by-republican-presidential-hopefuls/2011/08/14/gIQA4MbEOJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Taxes Rising To Refill Unemployment Fund
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/082011/08212011/646694

Despite Shedding 47,800 Jobs In July, State's Unemployment Rate Drops
Peter Frost
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/business/dp-nws-july-unemployment-virginia-20110819,0,7601231.story


Politics/Elections:

State's Primaries Will Set The Stage For Fall Battles
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/082011/08212011/646720

Obscure Dog-Days Primary Feeds Huge Fall Election
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_LEGISLATIVE_PRIMARIES_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Northern Virginia Builds Political Clout
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/northern-virginia-builds-political-clout/2011/08/10/gIQAaZX9SJ_story.html

A Lonely Outpost In Surry County
Shawn Day
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/lonely-outpost-3rd-district

Three Republicans Seek Nod In New 10th House District
Candace Sipos
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/08/three-republicans-seek-nod-in-new-10th-house-district.php

Trio Running For House Seat In The 18th District
Joe Beck
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/08/trio-running-for-house-seat-in-the-18th-district.php

More Than $850K Raised In Nova GOP Primaries
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_8a3394ce-ca87-11e0-809c-001cc4c03286.html

Six Republicans Seek Janis' House Seat
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/20/tdmet01-six-republicans-seek-janis-house-seat-ar-1250290/

GOP Candidates Flaunt Conservative Bent In 21st SD
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/296820

Five Seek GOP Nod In 22nd District Primary Tuesday
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/21/tdmain01-five-seek-gop-nod-in-22nd-district-primar-ar-1251715/

Senate District Splits Lynchburg In Tuesday's Primary
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/aug/21/senate-district-splits-city-may-cause-confusion-tu-ar-1250184/

Experience An Issue In 3rd Senate District Primary
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-norment-frechette-sen.-primary20110820,0,5797126.story

90th House, 3rd Senate Votes Reflect New Lines
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/90th-house-3rd-senate-votes-reflect-new-lines

Recent Graduate To Challenge Del. Dickie Bell
Bob Stuart
News Leader
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/2011/aug/18/recent-graduate-gets-dem-nod-20th-district-ar-1245986/

Transportation:

Norfolk Light Rail: Scenes From Opening Day
Staff Report
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/norfolk-light-rail-scenes-opening-day

Health:

Drug Abuse Diminishes Southwest Virginia's Workforce
Laurence Hammack
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/296822

Editorials:

A Surplus Accrued On The Backs Of Localities
News & Advance Editorial
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/aug/21/surplus-accrued-backs-localities-ar-1249798/

We Are Not A Nation Of Silence
Daily Progress Editorial
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/aug/21/we-are-not-nation-silence-ar-1252644/

Daily Update: 8-19-11

Governor:

McDonnell Reports Surplus, Braces For Federal Cuts
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/mcdonnell-reports-surplus-braces-federal-cuts

McDonnell Proposes Fund From Surplus
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/mcdonnell-proposes-creating-account-from-budget-surplus/2011/08/18/gIQACqmYOJ_story.html?wprss=rss_business

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Two Virginia Counties Make CNN Money List For Top Job Growth
Jennifer Buske
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/two-virginia-counties-make-cnn-money-list-for-top-job-growth/2011/08/18/gIQAXrOgNJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

Martin, Baker Lock Horns In 39th
Kali Schumitz
Fairfax Times
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20110819/NEWS/708199580/1064/martin-baker-lock-horns-in-39th&template=fairfaxTimes

Va. Tea Party Focusing On Local Elections
Liz Essley
Washington Examiner
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/296549

Republican Challenger To Goodlatte Kicks Off 2012 Campaign
Bob Stuart
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2011/aug/18/republican-challenger-goodlatte-kicks-2012-campaig-ar-1248104/

Kaine Expresses Concern Over Military Retirement Proposal
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/9081566498/kaine-expresses-concern-over-military-retirement

Transportation:

Light-Rail's Debut Comes Friday
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/traffic/dp-nws-light-rail-opening-20110818,0,6140915.story

Editorials:

Uranium Mining: Bad Leap
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/aug/19/tdopin01-bad-leap-ar-1247923/

Don't Read Too Much Into Gun Data
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/296549

Daily Update: 8-18-11

Legislature:

Group Will Lobby General Assembly Against Uranium Mining
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/group-will-lobby-general-assembly-against-uranium-mining/2011/08/17/gIQA3azHLJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

McDonnell’s Pac Targets Four Democratic Senators
Andrew Cain
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/18/tdmet01-mcdonnells-pac-targets-four-democratic-sen-ar-1245770/

4 GOP Primary Challengers Spar Over 2 VA State Senate Seats
Anita Kumar and Isaac Arnsdorf
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/4-gop-primary-challengers-spar-over-2-va-state-senate-seats/2011/08/16/gIQAVdQFMJ_story.html

Jeff Frederick Endorsed By Two Prominent Republicans
Jennifer Buske
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/jeff-frederick-endorsed-by-two-prominent-republicans/2011/08/17/gIQAKR7JLJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Five Republicans Now Interested In House Race
Chelyen DavisFree Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/082011/08182011/646267

Henrico Economist Seeks Janis' House Seat
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/18/tdmet04-henrico-economist-seeks-janis-house-seat-ar-1245726/

Janis Enters Henrico Prosecutor's Race Against Geary, Drops House Bid
Bill Bartel
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/aug/18/tdmet01-janis-enters-henrico-prosecutors-race-agai-ar-1245767/

Rhode Leads GOP Field In Fundraising For 22nd District Race
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/aug/17/rhode-leads-gop-field-fundraising-22nd-district-ra-ar-1245624/

Senate District 30: Meet The Candidates
David Sachs
Alexandria Times
http://alextimes.com/news/2011/aug/17/meet-the-candidates-2/

Loudoun Campaigns Run Afoul Of Roadside Sign Rules
Erika Jacobson Moore
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_abebb7de-c8e0-11e0-97b4-001cc4c03286.html

Transportation:

VA Getting Nearly $5.6 Million In Federal Highway Grants
Associated Press
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/18/va-getting-nearly-56-million-federal-highway-grant-ar-1246529/

Connaughton: State Eyeing New Revenue Streams For Road Projects
Kipp Hanley
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/aug/17/connaughton-state-eyeing-new-revenue-streams-road--ar-1245325/

In the know:

Social Services Board Delays Adoption Regulations
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/social-services-board-delays-adoption-regulations/2011/08/17/gIQANsG4LJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Editorials:

Ken Cuccinelli: Making Headlines
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/aug/18/tdopin01-making-headlines-ar-1245272/

Daily Update: 8-17-2011

Governor:

Veep Talk Around Gov. Mcdonnell Draws Dem Critics
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/veep-talk-around-gov-mcdonnell-draws-dem-critics

VA Dems Question Gov. McDonnell’s Interest In GOP VP Nod
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/08/va-dems-question-gov-mcdonnells-interest-in-gop-vp-nod.html

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli May Consider Run Against Warner In 2014, According To Report
Staff Report
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/16/cuccinelli-may-consider-run-against-warner-2014-ac-ar-1241887/

Cuccinelli Denies Plans For Senate Run
Liz Essley
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/08/cuccinelli-denies-plans-senate-run?utm_source=feedburnerdcexaminer/Virginia-News&utm_medium=feedVirginia+News&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Virginia-News+(Virginia+News)${distribu&utm_content=${distributionCha

Politics/Elections:

McDonnell Generous To Republican Senate Candidates
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/296353

Gop Has Edge In General Assembly Fundraising
Andrew Cain
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/17/tdmet01-gop-has-edge-in-general-assembly-fundraisi-ar-1243117/

Virginia Legislative Candidates Raise $12 Million-Plus
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-legislative-candidates-raise-12-million-plus/2011/08/16/gIQAFPZpJJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Former Speaker Wilkins Endorses Tucker For State Senate
Scott Marshall
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/aug/16/former-speaker-wilkins-endorses-tucker-state-senat-ar-1242073/

Louisa Attorney Throws Hat In For 56th District
Staff Report
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/aug/16/louisa-attorney-throws-hat-56th-district-ar-1242647/

VA Black Caucus Backs Del. Howell
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/va-black-caucus-backs-del-howell

Children/Education:

VA. Education Officials Quash Plans For Earlier Sol Tests, Retakes
Emma Brown
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/va-education-officials-quash-plans-for-earlier-sol-testing-retakes/2011/08/15/gIQAVXWyJJ_story.html

Transportation:

VA Lawmakers Blast Airports Authority Over Dulles Metro
Liz Essley
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/2011/08/va-lawmakers-blast-airports-authority-over-dulles-metro?utm_source=feedburner+dcexaminer/Local&utm_medium=feed+Washington+Examiner's+DC-area+news&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Local+(Washington+Examiner's+DC-area+news)feed&utm_content=feed&utm_term=feed

Editorials:

Cooch Vs. The Street
Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2011/082011/08172011/645633

Gun Control: Misfire
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/aug/17/tdopin01-misfire-ar-1242686/

Daily Update: 8-16-11

Legislature:

Thomas Announces Bid For Janis House Seat
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/16/tdmet02-thomas-announces-bid-for-janis-house-seat-ar-1240849/

Va. Senate Dems Post Largest Pre-Primary Cash Reserves
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/va-senate-dems-post-largest-preprimary-cash-reserves

Delegates Condemn Favola For What They Say Are Race-Based Remarks
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/delegates-condemn-favola-for-what-they-say-are-race-based-remarks/2011/08/15/gIQAZPIoHJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Racism Charges Fly In Va. State Senate Race
Liz Essley
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/2011/08/racism-charges-fly-va-state-senate-race?utm_source=feedburner+dcexaminer/Local&utm_medium=feed+Washington+Examiner's+DC-area+news&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Local+(Washington+Examiner's+DC-area+news)feed&utm_content=feed&utm_term=feed

Abingdon Attorney To Seek 40Th District State Senate Seat
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/296276

Gary West Joins 94th District House Of Delegates Race
Austin Bogues
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-gary-west-candidacy-20110815,0,3181480.story

Cantor, Goodlatte, Griffith Back Allen For U.S. Senate
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/16/tdmet02-cantor-goodlatte-griffith-back-allen-for-u-ar-1240853/

Governor:

With Eye On VP, McDonnell May Not Endorse In Presidential Race
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/with-eye-on-vp-mcdonnell-may-not-endorse-in-presidential-race/2011/08/15/gIQAlfBqHJ_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

McDonnell On Vice Presidency: 'I’d Be Very Interested'
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/15/mcdonnell-vice-presidency-id-be-very-interested-ar-1239620/

Virginia's Bob McDonnell Highlights Ascendance Of U.s. Governors
Michael Muskal
Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/news/la-pn-mcdonnell-republican-governors-20110815,0,3194188.story

McDonnell’s Cost-Cutting Ax Could Hit Potomac River Fund
Dave Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/15/mcdonnells-cost-cutting-ax-could-hit-potomac-river/

RGA Job Elevates McDonnell Profile
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/16/tdmain01-rga-job-elevates-mcdonnell-profile-ar-1240871/

McDonnell Named Head Of Governors Association
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/296275

Transportation:

Rallies For, Against Va. Beach Light Rail To Mark Debut
Aaron Applegate
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/rallies-against-va-beach-light-rail-mark-debut

Editorials:

Open Records At UVA
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/296260

Employment Numbers: Cantor's Hint
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/aug/16/tdopin01-cantors-hint-ar-1240466/

Daily Update: 8-15-11

Legislature:

Phil Hamilton Sentenced To 9½ Years For Bribery, Extortion
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/phil-hamilton-sentenced-9%C2%BD-years-bribery-extortion

Delegate Bill Janis To Enter Henrico Prosecutors’ Race
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/13/tdmain01-janis-running-for-commonwealths-attorney--ar-1235671/

Governor:

McDonnell Won't Stop Execution Of Rapist-Murderer
Dena Potter
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/mcdonnell-wont-stop-execution-rapistmurderer

McDonnell Takes To National Stage
James Hohmann
Politico
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/61368.html

Gov. McDonnell To Attend Fundraiser For Sen. Norment
Daily Press
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/with-much-at-stake-and-low-turnout-likely-nomination-fights-for-next-weeks-primaries-heat-up/2011/08/14/gIQAaXT8EJ_story.html

Perry Run Would Put McDonnell In Top RGA Post
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/8826812873/perry-run-would-put-mcdonnell-in-top-rga-post

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Market Dip Clips Virginia Pension Fund By $3.5 Billion
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/market-dip-clips-virginia-pension-fund-35-billion

Politics/Elections:

Nomination Fights For Next Week’s Primaries Heat Up
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/with-much-at-stake-and-low-turnout-likely-nomination-fights-for-next-weeks-primaries-heat-up/2011/08/14/gIQAaXT8EJ_story.html

Candidates Go Toe To Toe In 10th District Debate
Danielle Nadler
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_c094cc48-c4f3-11e0-9724-001cc4c002e0.html

GOP Leaders Campaign For Stanley In Hard-Fought Senate Race
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/republican-leaders-campaign-for-stanley-in-hard-fought-senate-race/2011/08/07/gIQAlFF26I_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Fundraising On Track For Lawmakers From Staunton, Valley
Calvin Trice
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20110814/NEWS01/108140334/1002/rss

In the know:

Gun Crimes Drop At Virginia Bars And Restaurants
Mark Bowes
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/aug/14/tdmain01-gun-crime-drops-at-virginia-bars-and-rest-ar-1237278/

Editorials:

Reality Problem For No Child Left Behind
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/reality-problem-no-child-left-behind

A Video Camera On Every Corner
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/video-camera-every-corner

New Districts Not Always An Improvement
Daily Progress Editorial
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/aug/13/new-districts-not-always-improvement-ar-1236549/

A Ripple Of Hope For The Chesapeake
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-ripple-of-hope-for-the-chesapeake/2011/08/04/gIQAcKsjFJ_story.html

Daily Update: 8-12-11

Legislature:

Former Delegate Hamilton To Be Sentenced Friday
Frank Green
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/aug/11/former-delegate-hamilton-be-sentenced-friday-ar-1232525/

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli Sues Bank Of New York Mellon, Alleging Pension Fraud
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginias-cuccinelli-sues-bank-of-new-york-mellon-alleging-pension-fraud/2011/08/11/gIQAKTfg9I_story.html?wprss=rss_business

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Foreclosure Filings Jump 34% Between June And July
Veronica Chufo
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/business/real-estate/dp-nws-july-foreclosures-20110811,0,6633121.story

Politics/Elections:

Republicans Select David Yancey, A Local Realtor, To Replace Del. Oder
Staff Report
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-newport-news-republicans-selected-david-yancey-a-local-realtor-as-their-nominee-to-replace-resigning-del-g-glenn-oder-20110811,0,3685359.story

Gordy To Run For Va. Senate Against Colgan
Kipp Hanley
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/aug/11/gordy-run-va-senate-against-colgan-ar-1233420/

Va. Beach Dems Call 8Th Senate District Caucus
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/va-beach-dems-call-8th-senate-district-caucus

Allen Stumps In Bristol
David Mcgee
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/aug/11/allen-stumps-bristol-ar-1231150/

Mcauliffe Builds Cars, Looks Toward 2013 Governor’s Race
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcauliffe-builds-cars-looks-towards-2013-governors-race/2011/08/11/gIQA4UG98I_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Children/Education:

Fewer Schools Hit Benchmarks
Jeremy Slayton
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/aug/11/12/fewer-schools-achieve-us-adequate-yearly-progress--ar-1232318/

Transportation:

Prince WM Candidates Debate Road To Dulles
Kipp Hanley
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/aug/11/candidates-debate-road-dulles-ar-1233419/

In the know:

Groups Urge Social Services Board For More Comment
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/8789411199/groups-urge-social-services-board-for-more-comment

Editorials:

Guns Don't Belong On Tech Campus
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/295834

Finding A Place For Wind
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/295833

Daily Update: 8-11-11

Legislature:

Morrissey's Good-Bye From Hopewell
Markus Schmidt
Progress Index
http://progress-index.com/news/morrissey-s-good-bye-from-hopewell-1.1187322#axzz1UiWDXYor

Augusta Supervisors Work On Legislative Requests
Calvin Trice
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20110811/NEWS01/108110333/1002/rss

Governor:

Virginia Not Facing Credit Rating Downgrade, Governor Says
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/295755

Gov. McDonnell Declares Aug. 12 Day Of Mourning For Seals
Hugh Lessig
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/military/dp-nws-navy-seals-mourning-20110810,0,4656647.story

Commonwealth’s Economy:

McDonnell Hints Agency Savings Could Top $50 Million
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/aug/11/tdmet01-mcdonnell-hints-agency-savings-could-top-5-ar-1231271/

Politics/Elections:

Krupicka, Ebbin, Garvey Vie In Northern Virginia’s 30Th Senate District
Victor Zapana
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/krupicka-ebbin-garvey-vie-in-northern-virginias-30th-senate-district/2011/08/07/gIQAngKK7I_story.html

Del. Oder's Exit 2 Weeks Before Primary Opens Void
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_LEGISLATIVE_PRIMARIES_ODER_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

GOP Offers One Election Message, Lobbyist Hear Another
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/gop-offers-one-election-message-lobbyists-hear-another

10Th House District: Minchew Brings Policy, Campaign Experience To Run
Erika Jacobson Moore
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/politics/article_184fbafa-c374-11e0-bfaf-001cc4c002e0.html

10Th House District: Townsend Touts Experience In First Run For Office
Erika Jacobson Moore
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/politics/article_cc6e7ce8-c373-11e0-af35-001cc4c002e0.html

10Th House District: Whitbeck Hopes To Build On Conservative Values
Erika Jacobson Moore
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/politics/article_241db32e-c373-11e0-93e0-001cc4c002e0.html

13Th Senate District: Fitzsimmonds Promises To Be ‘Budget Hawk’
Danielle Nadler
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/politics/article_d7115d0e-c36f-11e0-b08c-001cc4c002e0.html

Kaine Faces Political Newcomer In Senate Primary
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/kaine-faces-political-newcomer-in-senate-primary/2011/08/10/gIQAk32m6I_blog.html

Editorials:

Changes Overdue In Retirement System
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/changes-overdue-retirement-system

Uranium Debate Should Be Open And Transparent
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/295745

Cuts To Mental Health Aren't Fair To Patients
News Leader Editorial
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20110811/OPINION01/108110317/1014/rss03