Friday, September 30, 2011

Daily Update: 9-30-11

Governor:

Gov. McDonnell’s Pro-Family Push Draws Concerns
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/gov-mcdonnells-profamily-push-draws-concerns

McDonnell Hosts Spielberg, Crew At Mansion Reception
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10806123278/mcdonnell-hosts-spielberg-crew-at-mansion-reception

McDonnell To Appear With Trump For Vineyard Opening
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/gov-mcdonnell-appear-trump-vineyard-opening

Politics/Elections:

22nd Senate Candidates Trade Jabs At Poplar Forest Event
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/29/senate-candidates-trade-jabs-poplar-forest-event-ar-1347636/

Arlington GOP Raises $4 In September
Patricia Sullivan
Washington Post
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/29/senate-candidates-trade-jabs-poplar-forest-event-ar-1347636/

Citizens United Affiliate Opens Checkbook, Again, For GOP Candidates
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/citizens-united-affiliate-opens-checkbook-again-for-gop-candidates-in-virginia/2011/09/29/gIQANkTk7K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Allen, Kaine Camps Trade Shots On Disaster Aid, Taxes
By Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/citizens-united-affiliate-opens-checkbook-again-for-gop-candidates-in-virginia/2011/09/29/gIQANkTk7K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Children/Education:

96% Of Virginia Schools Earn Full Accreditation
Jeremy Slayton
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/30/tdmain01-96-of-virginia-schools-earn-full-accredit-ar-1347669/

Health:

Tobacco Commission Approves Grant For Liberty University Health Sciences School
Chris Dumond And Liz Barry
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/29/tobacco-commission-oks-12-million-lu-ar-1346230/

Editorials:

A Political Campaign Explodes
Danville Register & Bee Editorial
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/sep/30/political-campaign-explodes-ar-1347382/

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Daily Update : 9-29-11

Legislature:

Postal Workers Call For Hurt To Back Resolution
Staff Report
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/27/postal-workers-call-hurt-back-resolution-ar-1341819/

Commonwealth’s Economy:

D.C.-Area Unemployment Rises To 6% In August
V. Dion Haynes
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/dc-area-unemployment-rate-rises-in-august/2011/09/27/gIQA5qEM5K_story.html?wprss=rss_business

Jobless Rates Rise In Martinsville, Henry County
Ashley Jackson
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/sep/28/martinsville-keeps-top-local-jobless-rate-august-ar-1343454/

Danville Unemployment Rises
Tara Bozick
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/sep/28/breaking-news-local-unemployment-rises-ar-1343478/

Politics/Elections:

Sen. Ed Houck Targeted By Group Aiming To Advance ‘Christian Worldview’
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/sen-edd-houk-targeted-by-group-that-aims-to-advance-christian-worldview/2011/09/28/gIQAIulM5K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

McDonnell Endorses Frederick, Raises Cash For Black
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10768176886/updated-mcdonnell-endorses-frederick-raises-cash-for

State Senate Candidate Rallies Amherst Crowd, With Support From Cuccinelli
Scott Marshall
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/28/state-senate-candidate-rallies-amherst-crowd-suppo-ar-1344768/

Tim Kaine Opposes Obama Plan To Raise Capital Gains Tax
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/tim-kaine-opposes-obama-plan-to-raise-capital-gains-tax/2011/09/27/gIQAFnTa4K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Democrats Say Allen Campaign Is Targeting Its Tracker
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-say-allen-campaign-is-targeting-its-tracker/2011/09/28/gIQAivq24K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Michele Bachmann's Message At Liberty University Is Evangelical
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/299014

Transportation:

Va. Withholding Transit Funds In Scuffle Over Local Transit Board Seats
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-withholding-nvtc-funds-in-scuffle-over-local-transit-board-seats/2011/09/27/gIQA68Ba5K_story.html

Immigration:

Opposition To Migrant Worker Wage Hike Grows
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-migrant-workers-20110928,0,4670424.story

Health:

Va. Seeks Mental Health Changes
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/29/tdmain01-va-seeks-mental-health-changes-ar-1344889/

In the know:

Virginia's New Synthetic Marijuana Law Difficult To Enforce
Peter Dujardin
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-spice-travails-20110928,0,672696.story

Editorials:

House Of Delegates: Mock The Vote
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/29/tdopin01-mock-the-vote-ar-1344381/

Don't Let Politicians Do Away With Public Notices
Culpeper Star Exponent Editorial
http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2011/sep/29/dont-let-politicians-do-away-public-notices-ar-1344038/

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Daily Update: 9-28-11

Legislature:

Southwest Virginia Legislators Draw Attention To Hunger
Roger Brown
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/28/southwest-virginia-legislators-draw-attention-hung-ar-1341785/

Governor:

McDonnell Says Disaster Relief, Budget Deficit Are Separate Issues
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/27/6/mcdonnell-says-disaster-relief-budget-deficit-are--ar-1340742/

McDonnell To Seek Waiver From Federal Education Law
Laura Vozzellla
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-to-seek-waiver-from-federal-education-law/2011/09/27/gIQAjWsM2K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli Tries To Help Convicted Felon Haynesworth Clear His Name
Justin Jouvenal
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/cuccinelli-tries-to-help-convicted-felon-haynesworth-clear-his-name/2011/09/27/gIQA3QFG3K_story.html

Politics/Elections:

McDonnell Backs Frederick For Senate; Once Sought His Ouster From Party Post
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/27/mcdonnell-backs-frederick-senate-once-sought-his-o-ar-1340700/

State GOP Attacks Dodson Over Support For Downtown Project
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/27/state-gop-attacks-dodson-supporting-downtown-proje-ar-1341782/

Mitchell Draws Heat For Small-Business Legal Dispute
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/25/virginia-senate-candidate-draws-heat-for-small-bus/

McDonnell: Romney Has An “Open Invitation” To Come To Virginia
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-romney-has-an-open-invitation-to-come-to-virginia/2011/09/26/gIQAHsMi1K_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Children/Education:

Prudential Donating $1 Million To Hampton University Business School
Samieh Shalash
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/hampton/hampton-university/dp-nws-hu-prudential-donation.-20110927,0,1708278.story

Transportation:

D.C. Area Is No. 1 Nationwide In Traffic Congestion, Study Says
Ashley Halsey III
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-area-is-no-1-nationwide-in-traffic-congestion-study-says/2011/09/26/gIQAtzij0K_story.html

Feds Grant $48M For Rail Link In VA And NC
Associated Press
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-north-carolina-to-get-48m-from-feds-to-develop-high-speed-rail-link-to-washington/2011/09/27/gIQATbAh2K_story.html

Editorials:

Gov. McDonnell’s Baby Steps On Transportation
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gov-mcdonnells-baby-steps-on-transportation/2011/09/21/gIQA74Ey2K_story.html

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Daily Update: 9-27-11

Governor:

Gov. McDonnell Blasts Obama In New Hampshire Speech
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginia-governor-mcdonnell-blasts-obama-in-new-hampshire-speech/2011/09/25/gIQAiWhZ0K_story.html

Gov. McDonnell: New Hampshire, Virginia Erred In '08
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/27/tdmain01-mcdonnell-nh-va-erred-in-08-ar-1339110/

Va. Gov.: Cut Perry Slack On Dismal '12 GOP Debate
Olympia Meola
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MCDONNELL_NEW_HAMPSHIRE_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

McDonnell Family Effort Misguided, Va. Dems Say
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/mcdonnell-family-effort-misguided-va-dems-say

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Virginia’s ‘Deep Poverty’ Rate Up 20 Percent Since ‘07
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/26/virginias-deep-poverty-rate-up-20-percent-since-07//

Politics/Elections:

Petersen, Culipher Make Their Case For Senate Seat
Victoria Ross
Connection Newspapers
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=354532&paper=88&cat=104

Tea Party Alliance Targets Reynolds
Debbie Hall
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30242

George Allen, Tim Kaine Even In College Poll
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298918

Poll: Voters Give Obama Negative Job Rating, Split On Candidates For U.s. Senate
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/poll-voters-give-obama-negative-job-rating-split-candidates-us-senate

Virginia Poll Shows Tight Contests For White House, Senate
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-poll-shows-tight-contests-for-white-house-senate/2011/09/26/gIQA1LuWzK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

New Poll Shows Trouble For Obama In Virginia
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10691165360/new-poll-shows-trouble-for-obama-in-virginia

Children/Education:

Tcc To Get $24 Million For Student Job Aid
Cheryl Ross
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tcc-get-24-million-student-job-aid

In the know:

Big Woods State Forest Gets Boost From Va.
Scott Harper
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/big-woods-state-forest-gets-boost-va

Washington Monument Closed Indefinitely
Michael E. Ruane
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/washington-monuments-elevator-damaged-in-earthquake/2011/09/26/gIQA55wazK_story.html

Editorials:

Warrantless Taps: Cuccinelli Clones
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/27/tdopin01-cuccinelli-clones-ar-1338791/

OP-ED:

Jackman: Loudoun, Fairfax Remain Top Two Wealthiest Counties In America
Tom Jackman
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-state-of-nova/post/loudoun-fairfax-remain-top-two-wealthiest-counties-in-america/2011/09/23/gIQABPl50K_blog.html

Monday, September 26, 2011

Daily Update: 9-26-11

Governor:

Governor's Plan Aims To Solidify Families, Cut Poverty
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/governors-plan-aims-solidify-families-cut-poverty

McDonnell Heads To New Hampshire
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/26/mcdonnell-heads-new-hampshire-ar-1336630/

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Virginia's Sales Tax Burden Light
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09252011/653935

Va. Tax Breaks Available For Businesses That Support Teleworking
Matt Sabo
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/business/dp-nws-telework-tax-credit-20110923,0,5472984.story

With Limited Cash, Aging Bridges Test Priorities
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/limited-cash-aging-bridges-test-priorities

Politics/Elections:

Jeff Frederick Runs For State Senate, And Redemption
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/26/tdmain01-frederick-runs-for-state-senate-and-redem-ar-1336552/

Democrats Lead Many State Senate Races In Number Of Contributors
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/25/democrats-lead-many-state-senate-races-number-cont-ar-1334556/

Allens' Energy Connections Run Deep
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/records-illuminate-senate-hopeful-allens-energy-connections/2011/09/07/gIQA9DdIuK_story.html

Allen: Pursue Energy Issue 'like A Dog On A Bone'
Bob Stuart
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/2011/sep/25/allen-im-running-restore-us-stature-ar-1334944/

Children/Education:

Virginia Will Seek Waiver To No Child Left Behind
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/superintendent-va-will-pursue-no-child-left-behind-waiver

Transportation:

Fredericksburg Area Could Get I-95 Toll
Scott Shenk
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09252011/653976

Editorials:

Textbook Errors In Virginia History
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/textbook-errors-virginia-history

Ban Cell Phones For Bus, Truck Drivers
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/ban-cell-phones-bus-truck-drivers

Abortion Regs: Expand Or Repeal
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/24/tdopin01-expand-or-repeal-ar-1332847/

Friday, September 23, 2011

Daily Update: 9-23-11

Legislature:

VA's Laws On Alcohol Ads Can't Keep Up With Social Media
Leigh Giangreco
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/2011/09/virginia-weighs-changes-alcohol-ad-laws

Governor:

McDonnell Cautions Board Of Education On Budget
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/23/tdmain05-mcdonnell-cautions-board-of-education-on--ar-1330582/

McDonnell To Education Board: "Significant Budget Challenges"
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/298792

McDonnell Creates Panel To Review Local Mandates
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/09/mcdonnell-creates-local-mandate-review-task-force.html

Politics/Elections:

Tea Party Group Targets Seven Democrats In State Senate Races
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10523760342/tea-party-group-targets-seven-democrats-in-state-senate

APCO Unveils Website To Counter Armstrong's Attacks
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298783

Russell County Democrat Says He Won't Back Obama
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298780

Howell Endorses Allen For U.S. Senate
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10526723603/howell-endorses-allen-for-u-s-senate

Donner Joins Radtke In Decrying Debate Qualifications
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10524229314/donner-joins-radtke-in-decrying-debate-qualifications

Transportation:

Norfolk Starts Plannning Light Rail Extension To Navy Base
Harry Minium
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/norfolk-start-planning-light-rail-extension-navy-base

In the know:

National Slavery Museum Files For Bankruptcy Protection
Zachary Reid
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/23/tdmain01-national-slavery-museum-files-for-bankrup-ar-1330584/

Editorials:

Tollbooth Magic Won't Be Enough
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tollbooth-magic-wont-be-enough

Let Voters Hear All Candidates
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tollbooth-magic-wont-be-enough

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Daily Update: 9-22-11

Legislature:

Del. Morgan: Chesapeake Bay Funding 'grossly Inadequate'
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/gloucester-county/dp-nws-chesapeake-bay-morgan-20110921,0,4682961.story

Legislators: ABC Plan Discussed At McDonnell Policy Briefing
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/legislators-abc-plan-discussed-mcdonnell-policy-briefing

Governor:

McDonnell Ramps Up Fundraising As GOP Looks To Senate
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-ramps-up-fundraising-as-republicans-look-to-take-over-senate/2011/09/21/gIQAWIl7kK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

O’Malley, McDonnell To Talk Education In New York
John Wagner And Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/omalley-mcdonnell-to-talk-education-in-new-york/2011/09/21/gIQAGRBulK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Incomes Fall In Montgomery And Fairfax Counties
Carol Morello And Ted Mellnik
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/incomes-fall-in-montgomery-and-fairfax-counties/2011/09/21/gIQAxFzYmK_story.html?wprss=rss_business

Politics/Elections:

Rural Broadband Emerges As Issue In State Senate Race
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/21/rural-broadband-emerges-issue-state-senate-race-ar-1327658/

House, Senate Candidates Lay Out Views At Informal Debate
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298707

Ramadan Fights Anti-Muslim Charges In VA.
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/2011/09/candidate-fights-anti-muslim-charges-va?utm_source=feedburnerdcexaminer/Virginia-News&utm_medium=feedVirginia+News&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Virginia-News+(Virginia+News)${distribu&utm_content=${distributionCha

Howell Donates To Pac Advancing "Christian Worldview"
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/on-politics/2011/09/21/howell-donates-to-anti-abortion-pac/

Senate Hopefuls In Virginia Decry Being Left Out Of Debate
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/senate-hopefuls-virginia-decry-being-left-out-debate

VA Sen. Phillip Puckett Says He Will Not Support Obama In 2012
George Jackson
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/22/va-sen-phillip-puckett-says-he-will-not-support-ob-ar-1327943/

Children/Education:

Problematic History Textbooks May Return To Virginia
Hattie Brown Garrow
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/problematic-history-textbooks-may-return-virginia

Transportation:

Drivers Could Pay Tolls North And South On I-95
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/22/tdmain01-virginians-could-get-two-tolls-on-i-95-ar-1327795/

Maryland, Virginia Drivers Commute To Another County Tops In U.S.
Ashley Halsey III
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/census-more-maryland-and-virginia-drivers-commute-to-another-county-than-other-people-in-the-us/2011/09/21/gIQAfA8cmK_story.html

Editorials:

Radford Becomes More Transparent
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298693

OP-ED:

Politifact: McDonnell - Conserve 400,000 Acres
Sean Gorman
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/promises/bob-o-meter/promise/1020/conserve-acres/

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Daily Update, September 21, 2011

Daily Update: 9-21-11

Legislature:

Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
Local Delegation Unsure About Obama Jobs Plan
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-local-congressmen-obama-jobs-plan-20110920,0,4040185.story

Governor:

Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
McDonnell Seeks Federal Disaster Aid For Earthquake Damage
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-seeks-federal-disaster-aid-for-earthquake-damage/2011/09/20/gIQAoNZniK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Attorney General:

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Keith Walker
News Messenger
Google Offers Virginia Businesses Free Website And Support
http://www2.insidenova.com/business/2011/sep/20/google-offers-virginia-businesses-free-websites-an-ar-1324520/

Politics/Elections:

Julian Walker
Virginia-Pilot
Polictical Committee Opposes Arab Candidate For Virginia House
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/political-committee-opposes-arab-candidate-va-house

Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Five Voters Pick Two Nominees For House Of Delegates
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/21/tdmain01-five-voters-pick-two-nominees-for-house-o-ar-1324887/

Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
State GOP Gets Nearly $1 Million From McDonnell And Howell PACS
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/21/tdmet01-state-gop-gets-nearly-1-million-from-mcdon-ar-1324857/

Debra McCown
Bristol Hearld Courier
Candidates Share Ideas On Moving Southwest Virginia Forward
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/20/candidates-share-ideas-moving-southwest-virginia-f-ar-1324901/

Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
State Dems To Hold 2012 Primary For U.S. Senate Race
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10442915211/state-dems-to-hold-2012-primary-for-u-s-senate-race

Anita Kumar
Washington Post
Giuliani Backs Allen For Senate Bid
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/giuliani-backs-allen-for-senate-bid/2011/09/20/gIQA9uShiK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Ben Pershing
Washington Post
Radtke Complains She’ll Be Excluded From Allen-Kaine Debate
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/radtke-complains-shell-be-excluded-from-allen-kaine-debate/2011/09/20/gIQAzdb2iK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Transportation:

Mickey Powell
Martinsville Bulletin
Smile! VDOT Is Watching
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30171



Sean Tubbs
Daily Progress
VDOT’S Western Bypass Cost Projections Could Double
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/20/vdots-western-bypass-cost-projections-could-double-ar-1324784/
State Government:

Peter Bacque
Richmond Times-Dispatch
SCC Staff Favors Refund On Power Bills
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/21/supporters-and-opponents-speak-on-va-powers-rate-i-ar-1323588/

Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
New VRS Chief Held Similar Post In Oregon
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/21/tdmain01-new-vrs-chief-leaving-as-retirement-chief-ar-1324885/

Frank Green
Richmond Times-Dispatch
VA Registries For Animal, Domestic Abusers Could Cost $1M To Start
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/20/va-registries-animal-domestic-abusers-could-cost-1-ar-1324064/

Editorials:

Roanoke Times Editorial
Virginia Should Apply For Early Education Grant
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298635

OP ED:

Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Schapiro: In Virginia, It’s Good To Be The Governor
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/21/jeff-e-schapiro-virginia-its-good-be-governor-ar-1324955/

Warren Fiske
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Politifact: McDonnell – More Talk Than Action On Redistricting
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/promises/bob-o-meter/promise/986/ensure-citizen-input-in-redistricting/

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Daily Update: 9-20-11

Legislature:

Cantor, In Chesterfield, Decries Taxes In Jobs Plan
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/19/6/cantor-in-chesterfield-decries-taxes-in-jobs-plan-ar-1321331/

Governor:

Virginia Governor Brings Businesses To View Southwest Virginia
David Mcgee
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/20/virginia-governor-brings-businesses-view-southwest-ar-1322165/

Politics/Elections:

General Assembly Fundraising Down 17% From 2007
Andrew Cain
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/20/tdmain01-general-assembly-fundraising-down-17-from-ar-1322251/

Hampton Roads Chamber Political Arm Endorses Select Incumbents
vpap.org
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/842

Hampton Roads Chamber Political Arm Endorses Select Incumbents
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/chamber-political-committee-endorses-select-incumbents

Mcauliffe To Headline Hampton Roads Fundraisers
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/mcauliffe-headline-hampton-roads-fundraisers

Va. Democrats To Hold Primary To Chose U.s. Senate Nominee
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-to-hold-primary-to-chose-us-senate-nominee/2011/09/18/gIQA5cB2eK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Va. Dems Will Choose U.s. Senate Nominee In June Primary
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/va-dems-will-choose-us-senate-nominee-june-primary

Children/Education:

Kids' Mental-Health Requests Soar
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/19/2/va-sees-spike-in-approval-of-in-home-mental-health-ar-1321542/

Transportation:

Interstate 95 Tolls Are Moving Closer To Reality
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/tolls-i95-virginia-get-conditional-approval-feds

Editorials:


Budget Consequence: On The Rails
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/20/tdopin01-on-the-rails-ar-1321801/

Virginia's New Moralists
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-abortionclinicrules-editorial-0918-20110917,0,3829686.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews%2Fopinion+%28Daily+Press+-+Today%27s+Opinion%29

Companies Don't Need Tax Dollars
Daily Progress Editorial
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/19/companies-dont-need-tax-dollars-ar-1320811/

Monday, September 19, 2011

Daily Update: 9-19-11

Legislature:

Sheriffs Recognize Anderson
Press release
Potomac Local
http://potomaclocal.com/2011/09/15/sheriffs-recognize-anderson

Governor:

McDonnell To Appoint Prominent Lawyer To Metro Board
Anita Kumar And Dana Hedgpeth
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-to-appoint-prominent-lawyer-to-metro-board/2011/09/16/gIQAQYQYXK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Metro Members Question McDonnell’s Right To Appoint Dyke
Kytja Weir
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/dc/2011/09/nova-metro-members-question-mcdonnells-right-appoint-dyke

McDonnell Adds Daughter To Advisory Council
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10287521968/mcdonnell-adds-daughter-to-advisory-council

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli Rips Judges' Health-Care Ruling
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/17/tdmet02-cuccinelli-rips-judges-health-care-ruling-ar-1316193/

Cuccinelli Greeted With Praise, Protest
Bill Freehling
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09182011/652625

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Virginia Jobless Rate Rises To 6.3%
John Reid Blackwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/sep/16/4/virginias-jobless-rate-rose-in-august-from-july-ar-1314989/

Closing Of Norfolk Postal Sites Could Affect 730 Workers
Philip Walzer
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/closing-norfolk-postal-sites-could-affect-730-workers

Politics/Elections:

Uranium Not An Issue In Most General Assembly Campaigns
Mason Adams And Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298547

Where Are They Key Races? Follow The Money
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Where-are-key-Va-races-in-2011-Follow-the-money-2176634.php

Democrats Gain Cash Advantage In Battle For State Senate
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/17/tdmet01-democrats-gain-cash-advantage-in-battle-fo-ar-1316038/

The Most Expensive Primary Contests
vpap.org
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/840

GOP Targets Houck's Seat
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09182011/650780

Ramadan Residency Resolved
Erika Jacobson Moore
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_a773cad4-e09b-11e0-841c-001cc4c03286.html

State, Local Groups Host Candidates' Forum In Woodbridge
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/sep/17/state-local-groups-host-candidates-forum-ar-1317819/

Douglass Gets Fundraising Help Against Wolf From Fellow Vet Sestak
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/douglass-gets-fundraising-help-against-wolf-from-fellow-vet-sestak/2011/09/16/gIQAXKc3XK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Rigell Put On NRCC Incumbent Protection List
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/09/rigell-put-on-nrcc-incumbent-protection-list.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29

Children/Education:

VA Weighs Federal Grant To Prep Kids For Kindergarten
Hattie Brown Garrow
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/va-weighs-federal-grant-prep-kids-kindergarten

Editorials:

State Pension: Passing The Buck
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/18/tdopin01-passing-the-buck-ar-1316121/

The Burden Of Proof Is On APCO
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298425

Friday, September 16, 2011

Daily Update: 9-16-11

Legislature:

Long-Time Wampler Volunteer Charged With Embezzling From Campaign
Michael Owens
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/15/abingdon-woman-charged-embezzling-money-campaign-f-ar-1310625/

Hamilton Denied Bid To Remain Free During Appeal
Frank Green
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/15/hamilton-denied-bid-to-remain-free-during-appeal-ar-1313044/

Governor:

Democrats Challenge McDonnell On Closed Meetings
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-challenge-mcdonnell-on-closed-meetings/2011/09/15/gIQAWie7UK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Soybean Deal Could Make China Va.'s Top Market
John Reid Blackwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/sep/16/tdbiz01-soybean-deal-could-make-china-top-market-ar-1313380/

Politics/Elections:

Big Races, Big Titles Control Big Campaign Dollars
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_LEGISLATURE_CAMPAIGN_CASH_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Virginia General Assembly Candidates File Campaign Finance Reports
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298467

Dodson Reports $150,000 For Campaign; Garrett Reports $8,670
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/15/dodson-reports-150000-campaign-garrett-reports-867-ar-1313207/

General Assembly Candidates Stake Out Positions
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/sep/15/general-assembly-candidates-stake-out-positions-ar-1313352/

Chamber Quizzes State Candidates
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09162011/652268

Allen, Kaine Camps Trade Snipes On Out-Of-State Fundraising
Staff Report
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/sep/15/allen-kaine-camps-trade-snipes-out-state-fundraisi-ar-1312660/

New Va. Poll Shows Obama’s Support Slipping, Kaine Vs. Allen In Dead Heat
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/new-va-poll-shows-obamas-support-slipping-kaine-vs-allen-in-dead-heat/2011/09/14/gIQA5hMCUK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

POLL: OBAMA'S JOB APPROVAL RATING IN VIRGINIA SINKING
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/poll-obamas-job-approval-rating-virginia-sinking

Virginia Voters Split As Presidential, Senate Campaigns Near
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/298455

Transportation:

U.S. Budget Plan Cuts Amtrak Funding For Local Routes
Debbie Messina
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/us-budget-plan-cuts-amtrak-funding-local-routes

Health:

Va. Board Of Health Approves Stricter Rules For Abortion Clinics
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-board-of-health-approves-stricter-rules-for-abortion-clinics/2011/09/14/gIQAVhybVK_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia

Editorials:

Where Are The Statesmen?
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-board-of-health-approves-stricter-rules-for-abortion-clinics/2011/09/14/gIQAVhybVK_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Daily Update: 9-15-11

Legislature:

VA Uranium-Mining Trip To Include Repeat Travelers
Steve Szkotak
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_URANIUM_MINING_CANADA_VAOL-?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Governor:

New Poll Gives High Approval Ratings For McDonnell, Warner
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/new-poll-gives-high-approval-ratings-for-mcdonnell-warner/2011/09/13/gIQAkIDeRK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Governor McDonnell Orders Top-To-Bottom Review Of Virginia Port Authority's Operations
Peter Frost
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/business/dp-nws-connaughton-port-20110914,0,3651756.story

Poll: Support For McDonnell, New Abortion Clinic Regs
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/poll-support-mcdonnell-new-abortion-clinic-regs


Politics/Elections:

Virginia Election Offers Republicans A Chance To Enact An Agenda
Josh Goodman
stateline.org
http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=600033

It's Full Campaign Mode In The 20Th House District
Bob Stuart
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/2011/sep/14/its-full-campaign-mode-20th-house-district-ar-1310647/

Webb Criticizes Obama’s Tax Hikes, And GOP Pounces
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/webb-criticizes-obamas-tax-hikes-and-gop-pounces/2011/09/14/gIQAFoDbSK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Ahead Of Visit, Allen Dismisses Perry's "Ponzi" Comments
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10202104695/ahead-of-visit-allen-dismisses-perrys-ponzi

Perry Says He'd Offer Clearest Contrast With Obama
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/15/tdmain01-perry-says-hed-offer-clearest-contrast-wi-ar-1310560/

Health:

Board Of Health To Vote Today On Abortion Clinic Regulations
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/15/tdmain01-board-of-health-to-vote-today-on-abortion-ar-1310562/

In the know:

That Smoke? Yes, It's Still The Dismal Swamp Fire
Veronica Gonzalez
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/smoke-yes-its-still-dismal-swamp-fire

Editorials:

Energy: Corporate Welfare
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/letters-to-the-editor/2011/sep/15/tdopin01-corporate-welfare-ar-1310037/

Don't Give Up Openness For Efficiency
News & Advance Editorial
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/15/dont-give-openness-efficiency-ar-1309734/

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Daily Update: 9-14-11

Legislature:

Del. Spruill On List For Company-Paid Mine Trip
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/uraniummining-trip-canada-include-repeat-travelers

Governor:

Governor Hints At Further VRS Changes
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/14/tdmain01-governor-hints-at-further-vrs-changes-ar-1307618/

McDonnell Agrees With Perry: Changes Need To Be Made To Social Security
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-agrees-with-perry-changes-need-to-be-made-to-social-security/2011/09/13/gIQAKQIuPK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Democrats Push McDonnell To Clarify His Position On Social Security
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-push-mcdonnell-to-clarify-his-position-on-social-security/2011/09/13/gIQAjD65PK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Perry's Visit Stirs Up Questions On Social Security
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-agrees-with-perry-changes-need-to-be-made-to-social-security/2011/09/13/gIQAKQIuPK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

Armstrong Calls For Freeze On Electric Rates
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/13/armstrong-urges-virginia-to-freeze-electric-rates-ar-1306033/

Appalachian Power Co. Pitches Rate Raise To SCC
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/298321

Dodson, Garrett Face Off In Forum At LU
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/13/dodson-garrett-face-forum-lu-ar-1307658/

Osborne Says Voters Should Have A Choice
Debra Mccown
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/sep/14/osborne-says-voters-should-have-choice-ar-1304616/

Clinton, Mcauliffe Help Virginia Democrats Try To Hold On To The State Senate
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/clinton-mcauliffe-help-virginia-democrats-try-to-hold-on-to-the-state-senate/2011/09/13/gIQABrvYPK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Health:

Poll: Support For Va Gov, New Abortion Clinic RegsBob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_QUINNIPIAC_POLL_ABORTION_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Editorials:

Who Will Defend Open Government?
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298278

Troubling Numbers Define The Times
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/troubling-numbers-define-times

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Daily Update: 9-13-11

Legislature:

Area General Assembly Candidates Speak At Local Chamber Forum
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-chamber-candidate-forums-20110912,0,383005.story

Uranium Company Flying Va. Lawmakers To Canada Will Spend $3,000 Per Person
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/uranium-company-flying-lawmakers-to-canada-will-spend-3000-per-person/2011/09/12/gIQAH1r9MK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

New Legislative Duties For Va. Beach Delegate
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/new-legislative-duties-va-beach-delegate

Cantor Rejects Tax Increases To Fund Obama's Jobs Plan
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/13/tdmain05-cantor-rejects-tax-increases-to-fund-obam-ar-1304424/

Governor:

McDonnell’s Office Says It Will Enforce Public-Notice Law On Committee Meetings
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/va-legislator-wants-probe-of-mcdonnell-reform-commissions-non-public-meetings/2011/09/06/gIQAD20K9J_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia

McDonnell Travels To Philadelphia On Behalf Of Republican Governors
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-travels-to-philly-on-behalf-of-republican-governors/2011/09/12/gIQAe4zsMK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli To Headline Loyola Fundraiser
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/cuccinelli-headline-loyola-fundraiser

Politics/Elections:

Area General Assembly Candidates Speak At Local Chamber Forum
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-chamber-candidate-forums-20110912,0,383005.story

Kaine To Hold Pre-Perry Social Security Forum
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/10132549824/kaine-to-hold-pre-perry-social-security-forum

Pair In Portsmouth Put Questions To GOP Presidential Candidates
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/pair-portsmouth-put-questions-gop-candidates

Children/Education:

Va. Urged To Pare Sol Tests For 3rd-Graders
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/13/tdmain01-va-urged-to-pare-sol-tests-for-3rd-grader-ar-1304650/

Audit Faults Virginia School For Deaf, Blind
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/12/audit-faults-virginia-school-for-deaf-blind/

Study: College Graduates Driving Increase In Bankruptcy Filings
Ylan Q. Mui
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/study-college-graduates-driving-increase-in-bankuptcy-filings/2011/09/12/gIQAmemtNK_story.html?wprss=rss_business

Editorials:

Round Two
Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2011/092011/09132011/650995

Monday, September 12, 2011

Daily Update: 9-12-11

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli Declines To Investigate McDonnell Open Meetings
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-declines-to-investigate-whether-mcdonnell-violated-open-meetings-law/2011/09/08/gIQAmFilEK_blog.html

Judge Puts Cuccinelli-UVA\ Climate Case On Back Burner
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/10/tdmet01-judge-puts-cuccinelli-uva-climate-case-on--ar-1298316/

Attorney General Visits Danville, Holds Community Day
John Crane
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/sep/10/attorney-general-visits-danville-holds-community-d-ar-1300143/

Politics/Elections:

Cantor Says Parts Of Obama Jobs Plan Ok
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/092011/09102011/651080

State Chamber To Allow Media At Lynchburg Candidates' Forum
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/07/state-chamber-allow-media-candidates-forum-lynchbu-ar-1292612/

Vogel, Minchew Win Straw Polls At Annual Hobnob In The Valley
Candace Sipos
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/09/vogel-minchew-win-straw-polls-at-annual-hobnob-in-the-valley.php

GOP Targets Democratic Veteran Armstrong
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/sep/11/1/tdmain01-gop-targets-democratic-veteran-armstrong-ar-1300129/

Obama Jobs Plan Prompts Kaine Vs. Allen Fight On Economic Policies
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/obama-jobs-plan-prompts-kaine-vs-allen-fight-on-economic-policies/2011/09/09/gIQA66mjFK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Allen Heading To California For GOP Event
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/allen-heading-to-california-for-gop-event/2011/09/09/gIQAfNaYFK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Transportation:

Federal Money For Expansion Of Craney Island Included In House, Senate Bills
Peter Frost
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/business/ports/dp-nws-craney-island-20110909,0,4354277.story

Health:

VA Health Reform Council Crafts Insurance Exchange
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/sep/10/tdmain01-health-care-reform-council-recommends-qua-ar-1298298/

In the know:

Regulators To Examine Va. Electric Rates
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/regulators-examine-va-electric-rates

Editorials:

Don't Appeal Health Care Lawsuit
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/298087

Reform Underway — But It’s A VA. Secret
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/reform-underway--but-its-a-va-secret/2011/09/07/gIQAO2AHLK_story.html

Friday, September 9, 2011

Daily Update: 9-9-11


Legislature:

Ex-Del. Hamilton Assigned To Federal Prison In N.J.
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/exva-legislator-assigned-federal-prison-nj

Glenn Oder Says He Has A 'Marketable Product' In Fort Monroe
David Macaulay
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/hampton/dp-nws-oder-monroe-interview-20110908,0,6237580.story

Executive:

Obama calls for end of ‘political circus’ on economy, seeks stimulus plan for jobs
Dave Boyer and Kara Rowland
The Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/8/obama-present-300b-jobs-plan/

Crowds gathering at UR for Obama's visit
Staff Report
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/sep/09/6/crowds-gathering-at-ur-for-obamas-visit-ar-1296605/

Obama's Health Care Reform Survives VA. Challenges
Larry O'Dell
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_HEALTH_CARE_OVERHAUL_VIRGINIA_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Governor:

McDonnell: Virginia Will Appeal Health Care Lawsuit
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-virginia-expected-to-lose-health-care-lawsuit-will-appeal/2011/09/08/gIQAzfdWCK_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli Crafts Public Response To Appeals Court Ruling From Roanoke
Scott Leamon
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/sep/08/cuccinelli-crafts-public-response-appeals-court-ru-ar-1294961/

Hearing Set On Cuccinelli's Quest For Climate Records
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/hearing-set-cuccinellis-quest-climate-records

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Study: Housing Trust Fund Would Help Boost Virginia's Economy
Carol Hazard
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/sep/09/housing-trust-fund-would-help-boost-virginias-econ-ar-1294024/

Politics/Elections:

Allen, Kaine Trading Blows On Jobs, Social Security
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/9972602693/allen-kaine-trading-blows-on-jobs-social-security

Transportation:

House Bill Would Give Virginia Majority Of Mwaa Seats
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/sep/7/house-bill-would-give-virginia-majaority-mwaa-seat/

Editorials:

Virginia’s Too-Hasty Trip To Court
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/todays_paper?dt=2011-09-09&bk=A&pg=30

Health Care: Irrelevant
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/sep/09/tdopin01-irrelevant-ar-1295060/