Daily Update: 11-30-11
Legislature:
STATE REPORT ASSESSES HEALTH-CARE OVERHAUL HEALTH
AMY JETER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/state-report-assesses-healthcare-overhaul-health
GOVERNOR: NO COMMITMENT TO STATE-RUN INSURANCE EXCHANGE
MICHAEL MARTZ
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/30/tdobit02-governor-sends-health-insurance-exchange--ar-1502421/
SENATE REPUBLICANS LOOK TO REVISIT DISTRICTS LINES
JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/virginia-republicans-look-revisit-districts-lines
LOCALITIES CHALLENGE LIMITS TO EMINENT DOMAIN
CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/112011/11302011/667891
LEGISLATORS: SUNDAY HUNTING BAN IS LIKELY TO STAY
DEBBIE HALL
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=31139
Governor:
MCDONNELL RECOMMENDS ELIMINATING AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-recommends-eliminating-agencies-boards-commissions/2011/11/29/gIQAAnWS9N_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
MCDONNELL SEEKS TO SCRAP TWO STATE AGENCIES
OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/30/tdmet01-mcdonnell-seeks-to-scrap-two-state-agencie-ar-1502454/
GOV. TO END 2 VA. AGENCIES, MERGE DOZENS OF BOARDS
BOB LEWIS
Associated Press
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111130/NEWS01/111300319/1002/rss
Attorney General:
CUCCINELLI DISAPPOINTED WITH GOP PRESIDENTIAL FIELD
STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/11/cuccinelli-disappointed-gop-presidential-field/1959151?utm_source=feedburner+dcexaminer/Local&utm_medium=feed+Washington+Examiner%27s+DC-area+news&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Local+%28Washington+Examiner%27s+DC-area+news%29feed&utm_content=feed&utm_term=feed
Commonwealth’s Economy:
VIRGINIA POULTRY, LOG EXPORTS STILL BANNED IN CHINA
ALLISON T. WILLIAMS
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nws-va-farm-bureau-meeting-20111129,0,7765529.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbriefs+%28Daily+Press+-+Local+Briefs%29
DANVILLE MANUFACTURED HOMES INDUSTRY HIT HARD
TIFFANY HOLLAND
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/nov/29/danville-manufactured-homes-industry-hit-hard-ar-1502224/
Politics/Elections:
JANIS SEEKS DONATIONS TO RETIRE CAMPAIGN DEBT
WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/30/tdmain01-janis-seeks-donations-to-retire-campaign--ar-1502539/
Transportation:
VIRGINIA TO HOLD TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT
STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/capital-land/2011/11/virginia-hold-transportation-summit/1957416?utm_source=feedburner+dcexaminer/Local&utm_medium=feed+Washington+Examiner%27s+DC-area+news&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Local+%28Washington+Examiner%27s+DC-area+news%29feed&utm_content=feed&utm_term=feed
METRO FARE HIKE POSSIBLE IN 2012
DANA HEDGPETH
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/metro-fare-increase-a-possibility-in-2013/2011/11/29/gIQAtepPAO_story.html
Immigration:
PRINCE WILLIAM WANTS IMMIGRATION POLICIES ADOPTED STATEWIDE
JEREMY BORDEN
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/prince-william-wants-immigration-policies-adopted-statewide/2011/11/29/gIQASgZLAO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Editorials:
FEDERAL SPENDING CUTS WILL HIT VIRGINIA
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/301743
OP-ED:
SCHAPIRO: GOODE, CHICHESTER URGE POWER-SHARING
JEFF E. SCHAPIRO
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/30/tdmet01-schapiro-some-republicans-urge-power-shari-ar-1502452/
POLITIFACT: MCDONNELL PROMISE TO CONSOLIDATE GUIDES FOR BUSINESS CREATION AND EXPANSION
SEAN GORMAN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/promises/bob-o-meter/promise/1011/consolidate-guides-for-business-creation-and-expan/
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Daily Update: 11-29-11
Legislature:
Democrats Dominate Virginia Map Lawsuit
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/28/democrats-dominate-virginia-map-lawsuit/
Governor:
McDonnell To Oversee His First GOP Governors Meeting In Florida
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-to-oversee-his-first-gop-governors-meeting-in-florida/2011/11/28/gIQAAy1b5N_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Set To Lead GOP Governors In 2012
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/11/mcdonnell-set-lead-gop-governors-2012/1955546?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
Bolling Tries To Boost Beleaguered Va.-Based Mercury Paper
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/bolling-tries-to-boost-beleaguered-va-based-mercury-paper/2011/11/27/gIQANv484N_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Va. Challenge To Health Law Seems "On Ice"
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/29/tdmet03-us-high-court-puts-off-decision-on-taking--ar-1499815/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Report: Virginia Should Curtail Orbital Sciences To Grow Wallops
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/newport-news/dp-nws-deadrise-1129-20111128,0,4796680.story
Richmond Mail Unit Is Rated Worst In U.S.
Zachary Reid
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/nov/29/tdmain01-usps-audit-cites-sandston-facility-as-lea-ar-1499827/
Politics/Elections:
Democrats Dominate Virginia Map Lawsuit
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/28/democrats-dominate-virginia-map-lawsuit/
Transportation:
Virginia Roads And Bridges Damaged In Storms To Get Federal Aid
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-roads-and-bridges-damaged-in-storms-to-get-federal-aid/2011/11/28/gIQA6OWw5N_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
In the know:
Nonprofit To Build Va. Service Memorial
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/11/non-profit-to-build-va-service-memorial.php
Editorials:
A Southwest Legislator's Bleak Vision For The Region
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/301703
Legislature:
Democrats Dominate Virginia Map Lawsuit
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/28/democrats-dominate-virginia-map-lawsuit/
Governor:
McDonnell To Oversee His First GOP Governors Meeting In Florida
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-to-oversee-his-first-gop-governors-meeting-in-florida/2011/11/28/gIQAAy1b5N_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Set To Lead GOP Governors In 2012
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/11/mcdonnell-set-lead-gop-governors-2012/1955546?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
Bolling Tries To Boost Beleaguered Va.-Based Mercury Paper
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/bolling-tries-to-boost-beleaguered-va-based-mercury-paper/2011/11/27/gIQANv484N_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Va. Challenge To Health Law Seems "On Ice"
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/29/tdmet03-us-high-court-puts-off-decision-on-taking--ar-1499815/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Report: Virginia Should Curtail Orbital Sciences To Grow Wallops
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/newport-news/dp-nws-deadrise-1129-20111128,0,4796680.story
Richmond Mail Unit Is Rated Worst In U.S.
Zachary Reid
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/nov/29/tdmain01-usps-audit-cites-sandston-facility-as-lea-ar-1499827/
Politics/Elections:
Democrats Dominate Virginia Map Lawsuit
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/28/democrats-dominate-virginia-map-lawsuit/
Transportation:
Virginia Roads And Bridges Damaged In Storms To Get Federal Aid
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-roads-and-bridges-damaged-in-storms-to-get-federal-aid/2011/11/28/gIQA6OWw5N_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
In the know:
Nonprofit To Build Va. Service Memorial
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/11/non-profit-to-build-va-service-memorial.php
Editorials:
A Southwest Legislator's Bleak Vision For The Region
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/301703
Monday, November 28, 2011
Daily Update: 11-28-11
Legislature:
VML: Don't Consider Lifting Uranium Ban In 2012
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/vml-dont-consider-uranium-ban-2012
Virginia Farm Bureau Backs Eminent Domain Change
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/virginia-farm-bureau-backs-eminent-domain-change
Marshall's Proposed Law Targets Child Abuse
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/27/marshalls-proposed-law-targets-child-abuse-ar-1495977/
Governor:
McDonnell Reviews Agencies' Proposed Cuts
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/28/2/tdmain01-mcdonnell-reviews-agencies-proposed-cuts-ar-1497424/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Va. GOP Targets Federal Spending, A Key Driver Of State’s Economy
Michael A. Fletcher
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/virginias-gop-targets-government-spending-a-key-driver-of-states-economy/2011/11/14/gIQA4y4ywN_story.html?wprss=rss_business
MD.,VA. Governors Compete Abroad For Trade
Aaron C. Davis
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=admin/registration/register&destination=login&nextstep=gather&application=reg30-local&applicationURL=http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/india-latest-stop-as-md-and-va-governors-compete-abroad-for-economic-boost/2011/11/23/gIQAfmg1wN_story.html?wprss%3Drss_business
Politics/Elections:
EVMS Chief's Event Raised Cash For Del. Chris Jones
Bill Sizemore
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/evms-chiefs-event-raised-cash-suffolk-lawmaker
Candidates In 38Th Senate District Made Huge Tv Ad Buys
Mac Mclean
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/nov/25/candidates-38th-district-made-huge-tv-ad-buys-ar-1492185/
Children/Education:
Virtual Schools Multiplying, But Some Question Their Educational Value
Lyndsey Layton And Emma Brown
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=admin/registration/register&destination=login&nextstep=gather&application=reg30-local&applicationURL=http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/virtual-schools-are-multiplying-but-some-question-their-educational-value/2011/11/22/gIQANUzkzN_story.html?wprss%3Drss_business
Editorials:
Breaking Ties: Voting Rights
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/nov/26/tdopin01-voting-rights-ar-1493866/
Help For Virginia’s Crumbling Roads
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=admin/registration/register&destination=login&nextstep=gather&application=reg30-opinions&applicationURL=http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/help-for-virginias-crumbling-roads/2011/11/14/gIQAPqSlzN_story.html
Legislature:
VML: Don't Consider Lifting Uranium Ban In 2012
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/vml-dont-consider-uranium-ban-2012
Virginia Farm Bureau Backs Eminent Domain Change
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/virginia-farm-bureau-backs-eminent-domain-change
Marshall's Proposed Law Targets Child Abuse
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/27/marshalls-proposed-law-targets-child-abuse-ar-1495977/
Governor:
McDonnell Reviews Agencies' Proposed Cuts
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/28/2/tdmain01-mcdonnell-reviews-agencies-proposed-cuts-ar-1497424/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Va. GOP Targets Federal Spending, A Key Driver Of State’s Economy
Michael A. Fletcher
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/virginias-gop-targets-government-spending-a-key-driver-of-states-economy/2011/11/14/gIQA4y4ywN_story.html?wprss=rss_business
MD.,VA. Governors Compete Abroad For Trade
Aaron C. Davis
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=admin/registration/register&destination=login&nextstep=gather&application=reg30-local&applicationURL=http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/india-latest-stop-as-md-and-va-governors-compete-abroad-for-economic-boost/2011/11/23/gIQAfmg1wN_story.html?wprss%3Drss_business
Politics/Elections:
EVMS Chief's Event Raised Cash For Del. Chris Jones
Bill Sizemore
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/evms-chiefs-event-raised-cash-suffolk-lawmaker
Candidates In 38Th Senate District Made Huge Tv Ad Buys
Mac Mclean
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/nov/25/candidates-38th-district-made-huge-tv-ad-buys-ar-1492185/
Children/Education:
Virtual Schools Multiplying, But Some Question Their Educational Value
Lyndsey Layton And Emma Brown
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=admin/registration/register&destination=login&nextstep=gather&application=reg30-local&applicationURL=http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/virtual-schools-are-multiplying-but-some-question-their-educational-value/2011/11/22/gIQANUzkzN_story.html?wprss%3Drss_business
Editorials:
Breaking Ties: Voting Rights
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/nov/26/tdopin01-voting-rights-ar-1493866/
Help For Virginia’s Crumbling Roads
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=admin/registration/register&destination=login&nextstep=gather&application=reg30-opinions&applicationURL=http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/help-for-virginias-crumbling-roads/2011/11/14/gIQAPqSlzN_story.html
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Daily Update 11-23-11
Legislature:
Virginia Sen-Elect Takes Aim At Pre-K Programs
Debra Mccown
Bristol Herald Courier
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/penn-state-scandal-leads-to-va-bills-on-mandated-reporters.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Penn State Scandal Leads To Va Bills On Mandated Reporters
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/penn-state-scandal-leads-to-va-bills-on-mandated-reporters.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Va. Lawmaker Threatens Dulles Metro Funding
Liz Essley
Washington Examiner
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/23/tdmain01-mcdonnell-indicates-conservative-budget-ar-1488117/
Va. Subcommittee Doesn't Endorse School Sports Plan
Zinie Chen Sampson
Associated Press
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/23/tdmain01-mcdonnell-indicates-conservative-budget-ar-1488117/
Governor:
McDonnell Indicates Conservative Budget
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/23/tdmain01-mcdonnell-indicates-conservative-budget-ar-1488117/
Gov. McDonnell Using 'conservative' Revenue Figures For Budget
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/gov-mcdonnell-using-conservative-revenue-figures-for-budget.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
McDonnell: ‘Supercommittee’ Failure Worries Virginia Revenue Panel
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/supercommittee-failure-worries-virginia-revenue-panel/2011/11/22/gIQAwtwYmN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Virginia Mulls Cuts, Even Layoffs, In Budget
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/22/virginia-mulls-cuts-even-layoffs-in-budget/
McDonnell: Va. Spending Cuts To Continue
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/11/mcdonnell-va-spending-cuts-continue?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
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli To Pose Questions At GOP Presidential Forum
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/23/tdmet05-cuccinelli-to-pose-questions-at-gop-presid-ar-1487990/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
State Jobless Rate Down In October
John Reid Blackwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/nov/23/tdbiz01-state-jobless-rate-down-in-october-ar-1487882/
Laminating Firm To Expand In Martinsville
Debbie Hall
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=31065
Health Diagnostic Lab Plans Major Biotech Park Expansion
Will Jones
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/nov/23/tdmain01-health-diagnostic-laboratory-expanding-ar-1488041/
Transportation:
Commercial Space Authority May Get Boost
Philip Walzer
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/commercial-space-authority-may-get-boost
In the know:
Great Dismal Swamp Fire Finally Is Out
Austin Bogues
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/weather/dp-nws-dismal-swamp-fire-out-20111122,0,970481.story
Legislature:
Virginia Sen-Elect Takes Aim At Pre-K Programs
Debra Mccown
Bristol Herald Courier
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/penn-state-scandal-leads-to-va-bills-on-mandated-reporters.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Penn State Scandal Leads To Va Bills On Mandated Reporters
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/penn-state-scandal-leads-to-va-bills-on-mandated-reporters.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Va. Lawmaker Threatens Dulles Metro Funding
Liz Essley
Washington Examiner
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/23/tdmain01-mcdonnell-indicates-conservative-budget-ar-1488117/
Va. Subcommittee Doesn't Endorse School Sports Plan
Zinie Chen Sampson
Associated Press
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/23/tdmain01-mcdonnell-indicates-conservative-budget-ar-1488117/
Governor:
McDonnell Indicates Conservative Budget
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/23/tdmain01-mcdonnell-indicates-conservative-budget-ar-1488117/
Gov. McDonnell Using 'conservative' Revenue Figures For Budget
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/gov-mcdonnell-using-conservative-revenue-figures-for-budget.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
McDonnell: ‘Supercommittee’ Failure Worries Virginia Revenue Panel
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/supercommittee-failure-worries-virginia-revenue-panel/2011/11/22/gIQAwtwYmN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Virginia Mulls Cuts, Even Layoffs, In Budget
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/22/virginia-mulls-cuts-even-layoffs-in-budget/
McDonnell: Va. Spending Cuts To Continue
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/11/mcdonnell-va-spending-cuts-continue?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
Attorney General:
Cuccinelli To Pose Questions At GOP Presidential Forum
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/23/tdmet05-cuccinelli-to-pose-questions-at-gop-presid-ar-1487990/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
State Jobless Rate Down In October
John Reid Blackwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/nov/23/tdbiz01-state-jobless-rate-down-in-october-ar-1487882/
Laminating Firm To Expand In Martinsville
Debbie Hall
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=31065
Health Diagnostic Lab Plans Major Biotech Park Expansion
Will Jones
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/nov/23/tdmain01-health-diagnostic-laboratory-expanding-ar-1488041/
Transportation:
Commercial Space Authority May Get Boost
Philip Walzer
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/commercial-space-authority-may-get-boost
In the know:
Great Dismal Swamp Fire Finally Is Out
Austin Bogues
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/weather/dp-nws-dismal-swamp-fire-out-20111122,0,970481.story
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Daily Update: 11-22-11
Legislature:
In Va., Split On Senate Control
Laura Vozzella And Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginia-democrats-say-they-will-sue-to-share-control-of-the-state-senate/2011/11/21/gIQAtcOTjN_story.html
Va Senate Dems Say They’ll Take Power Question To Court
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/on-politics/2011/11/21/va-senate-dems-say-theyll-take-power-question-to-court/
Va. Senate Democrats Say Gop Can't Seize Majority
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/va-senate-democrats-say-gop-cant-seize-majority
Senate Democrats To Seek Court Ruling On 20-20 Split
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/22/tdmet01-senate-democrats-to-seek-court-ruling-on-2-ar-1475839/
Senate Dems Say They'll Sue Over Power Sharing
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/senate-dems-say-theyll-sue-over-power-sharing
Virginia Democrats Suing To Share Power
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/21/virginia-democrats-suing-to-share-power/
Lawmaker Files “Personhood” Bill In The House
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/lawmaker-files-personhood-bill-in-the-house/2011/11/21/gIQArEFGjN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Marshall 'Personhood' Bill Draws Ire Of Abortion Rights Advocate
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/marshall-personhood-bill-draws-ire-abortion-rights-advocate
Governor:
McDonnell Hints At Auto Deal As Trade Mission To India And Israel Ends
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-hints-at-auto-deal-as-trade-mission-to-india-and-israel-ends/2011/11/21/gIQANTfbiN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Virginia Looks To Grow Agriculture Exports To India
Michael Felberbaum
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/virginia-politics/2011/nov/22/tdbiz01-virginia-looks-to-grow-agriculture-exports-ar-1475665/
Liberal Group Names McDonnell Turkey Of The Year.
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/liberal-group-names-mcdonnell-turkey-of-the-year-honor-comes-with-frozen-bird/2011/11/21/gIQAaQHViN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Meadwestvaco Spins, Merges Office Supply Business
Associated Press
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/nov/22/meadwestvaco-spins-merges-office-supply-business-ar-1476730/
Congress:
Warner: Cutting Debt And Deficit Shouldn’t Be That Hard
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/warner-on-supercommittee-failure-cutting-debt-and-deficit-shouldnt-be-that-hard/2011/11/21/gIQALMk5iN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Warner Dismayed By Supercommittee's Failure
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/22/tdmain07-warner-dismayed-by-supercommittees-failur-ar-1475829/
Warner May File Bill On Deficit
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/112011/11222011/666410
Transportation:
Fairfax Poised To Lose A Seat On Metro Board
Kytja Weir
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/dc/2011/11/fairfax-poised-lose-seat-metro-board?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
In the know:
Dominion Virginia Power Restarts Second Nuclear Reactor At North Anna
Staff
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/nov/22/tdbiz01-dominion-virginia-power-restarts-second-nu-ar-1475662/
Editorials:
Economic Diversity Needed
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-jobcuts-editorial-1116-20111119,0,2130421.story
Legislature:
In Va., Split On Senate Control
Laura Vozzella And Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginia-democrats-say-they-will-sue-to-share-control-of-the-state-senate/2011/11/21/gIQAtcOTjN_story.html
Va Senate Dems Say They’ll Take Power Question To Court
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/on-politics/2011/11/21/va-senate-dems-say-theyll-take-power-question-to-court/
Va. Senate Democrats Say Gop Can't Seize Majority
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/va-senate-democrats-say-gop-cant-seize-majority
Senate Democrats To Seek Court Ruling On 20-20 Split
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/22/tdmet01-senate-democrats-to-seek-court-ruling-on-2-ar-1475839/
Senate Dems Say They'll Sue Over Power Sharing
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/senate-dems-say-theyll-sue-over-power-sharing
Virginia Democrats Suing To Share Power
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/21/virginia-democrats-suing-to-share-power/
Lawmaker Files “Personhood” Bill In The House
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/lawmaker-files-personhood-bill-in-the-house/2011/11/21/gIQArEFGjN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Marshall 'Personhood' Bill Draws Ire Of Abortion Rights Advocate
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/marshall-personhood-bill-draws-ire-abortion-rights-advocate
Governor:
McDonnell Hints At Auto Deal As Trade Mission To India And Israel Ends
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-hints-at-auto-deal-as-trade-mission-to-india-and-israel-ends/2011/11/21/gIQANTfbiN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Virginia Looks To Grow Agriculture Exports To India
Michael Felberbaum
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/virginia-politics/2011/nov/22/tdbiz01-virginia-looks-to-grow-agriculture-exports-ar-1475665/
Liberal Group Names McDonnell Turkey Of The Year.
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/liberal-group-names-mcdonnell-turkey-of-the-year-honor-comes-with-frozen-bird/2011/11/21/gIQAaQHViN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Meadwestvaco Spins, Merges Office Supply Business
Associated Press
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/nov/22/meadwestvaco-spins-merges-office-supply-business-ar-1476730/
Congress:
Warner: Cutting Debt And Deficit Shouldn’t Be That Hard
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/warner-on-supercommittee-failure-cutting-debt-and-deficit-shouldnt-be-that-hard/2011/11/21/gIQALMk5iN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Warner Dismayed By Supercommittee's Failure
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/22/tdmain07-warner-dismayed-by-supercommittees-failur-ar-1475829/
Warner May File Bill On Deficit
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/112011/11222011/666410
Transportation:
Fairfax Poised To Lose A Seat On Metro Board
Kytja Weir
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/dc/2011/11/fairfax-poised-lose-seat-metro-board?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
In the know:
Dominion Virginia Power Restarts Second Nuclear Reactor At North Anna
Staff
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/nov/22/tdbiz01-dominion-virginia-power-restarts-second-nu-ar-1475662/
Editorials:
Economic Diversity Needed
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-jobcuts-editorial-1116-20111119,0,2130421.story
Monday, November 21, 2011
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Daily Update: 11-21-11
Legislature:
Virginia Redistricting Lawsuit Hints Of State Senate Rifts Ahead
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/20/virginia-redistricting-lawsuit-hints-of-state-sena/
Lawsuit Asks Federal Court To Draw New Congressional Lines In Virginia
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/lawsuit-asks-federal-court-to-draw-new-congressional-lines-in-virginia/2011/11/18/gIQADUztYN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Uranium Research, Funded By Mining Firm, Focusing On Impact To Economy
Tara Bozick
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/nov/19/latest-research-funded-mining-firm-focusing-impact-ar-1469687/
David Ramadan Makes History In Va. House Election
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/11/david-ramadan-makes-history-va-house-election
Democrats Object To Gop ‘Power Grab’ In Virginia Senate
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-object-to-gop-power-grab-in-virginia-senate/2011/11/18/gIQAypalZN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Senate Democrats Want Power Compromise, Republicans Roll Eyes
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/senate-democrats-want-power-compromise-republicans-roll-eyes
Va. House Gop Elects Del. Jackson Miller Of Manassas As Majority Whip
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/va-house-gop-elects-del-jackson-miller-of-manassas-as-majority-whip/2011/11/20/gIQA3qDvfN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Toscano, Sickles To Lead House Democratic Caucus
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/toscano-sickles-to-lead-house-democratic-caucus/2011/11/19/gIQA7bqubN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Governor:
Governor's Panel To Propose Long List Of Reforms
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/20/tdmain01-governor-to-get-long-list-of-reforms-ar-1471613/
McDonnell: Economic Ties To India Will Help Virginia
John Reid Blackwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/virginia-politics/2011/nov/19/tdbiz01-mcdonnell-economic-ties-to-india-will-help-ar-1469684/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Guide Helps Locate Virginia-Grown Christmas Trees
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/guide-helps-locate-virginiagrown-christmas-trees
Isle Of Wight Opposes Proposed Surry Coal Plant
Allison T. Williams
Daily Press
http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-11-17/news/dp-nws-isle-wight-supervisors-20111117_1_coal-plant-dendron-town-council-isle-of-wight-speakers
Politics/Elections:
Kaine To "Supercommittee": Don't Be Afraid To Make Tough Choices
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/12977534878/kaine-to-supercommittee-dont-be-afraid-to-make
Warner: If Congress Fails To Cut Deficit, "Fire Us All"
Mike Hixenbaugh
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/warner-if-congress-fails-cut-deficit-fire-us-all
House Says No To Goodlatte's Balanced Budget Plan
Associated Press
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/301347
Health:
Survey: Virginia Not Prepared For Wave Of Aging Seniors
Staff
Kingsport Times News
http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9038540
In the know:
Virginia Background Checks For Gun Sales Challenged
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/virginia-background-checks-gun-sales-challenged
Second Reactor At North Anna Still Offline
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/25269893/95231430/223815/0/
OP-ED:
Schapiro: Va. Democratic Party — A Southern Gothic
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/20/tdmet01-schapiro-va-democratic-party-a-southern-go-ar-1471578/
Legislature:
Virginia Redistricting Lawsuit Hints Of State Senate Rifts Ahead
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/20/virginia-redistricting-lawsuit-hints-of-state-sena/
Lawsuit Asks Federal Court To Draw New Congressional Lines In Virginia
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/lawsuit-asks-federal-court-to-draw-new-congressional-lines-in-virginia/2011/11/18/gIQADUztYN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Uranium Research, Funded By Mining Firm, Focusing On Impact To Economy
Tara Bozick
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/nov/19/latest-research-funded-mining-firm-focusing-impact-ar-1469687/
David Ramadan Makes History In Va. House Election
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/11/david-ramadan-makes-history-va-house-election
Democrats Object To Gop ‘Power Grab’ In Virginia Senate
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-object-to-gop-power-grab-in-virginia-senate/2011/11/18/gIQAypalZN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Senate Democrats Want Power Compromise, Republicans Roll Eyes
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/senate-democrats-want-power-compromise-republicans-roll-eyes
Va. House Gop Elects Del. Jackson Miller Of Manassas As Majority Whip
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/va-house-gop-elects-del-jackson-miller-of-manassas-as-majority-whip/2011/11/20/gIQA3qDvfN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Toscano, Sickles To Lead House Democratic Caucus
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/toscano-sickles-to-lead-house-democratic-caucus/2011/11/19/gIQA7bqubN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Governor:
Governor's Panel To Propose Long List Of Reforms
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/20/tdmain01-governor-to-get-long-list-of-reforms-ar-1471613/
McDonnell: Economic Ties To India Will Help Virginia
John Reid Blackwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/virginia-politics/2011/nov/19/tdbiz01-mcdonnell-economic-ties-to-india-will-help-ar-1469684/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Guide Helps Locate Virginia-Grown Christmas Trees
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/guide-helps-locate-virginiagrown-christmas-trees
Isle Of Wight Opposes Proposed Surry Coal Plant
Allison T. Williams
Daily Press
http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-11-17/news/dp-nws-isle-wight-supervisors-20111117_1_coal-plant-dendron-town-council-isle-of-wight-speakers
Politics/Elections:
Kaine To "Supercommittee": Don't Be Afraid To Make Tough Choices
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/12977534878/kaine-to-supercommittee-dont-be-afraid-to-make
Warner: If Congress Fails To Cut Deficit, "Fire Us All"
Mike Hixenbaugh
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/warner-if-congress-fails-cut-deficit-fire-us-all
House Says No To Goodlatte's Balanced Budget Plan
Associated Press
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/301347
Health:
Survey: Virginia Not Prepared For Wave Of Aging Seniors
Staff
Kingsport Times News
http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9038540
In the know:
Virginia Background Checks For Gun Sales Challenged
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/virginia-background-checks-gun-sales-challenged
Second Reactor At North Anna Still Offline
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/25269893/95231430/223815/0/
OP-ED:
Schapiro: Va. Democratic Party — A Southern Gothic
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/20/tdmet01-schapiro-va-democratic-party-a-southern-go-ar-1471578/
Friday, November 18, 2011
Daily Update: 11-18-11
Legislature:
SUIT SEEKS TO BOOST CHANCE FOR SECOND BLACK HOUSE MEMBER
JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/suit-seeks-boost-chance-second-black-house-member
LAWSUIT URGES FEDERAL COURT TO REDRAW DISTRICTS
MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/301278
NORTHAM REJECTS REPUBLICAN OVERTURES TO SWITCH PARTIES
JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/northam-rejects-republican-overtures-switch-parties
SENATE COMMITTEE SEES $600 MILLION TO $1 BILLION BUDGET GAP
JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/senate-committee-sees-600-million-1-billion-budget-gap
VIRGINIA FACES POTENTIAL BUDGET SHORTFALL OF $1 BILLION
DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/17/virginia-faces-potential-budget-shortfall-of-1-bil/
REPORT: URANIUM MINING WOULD TAINT WATER
RUSTY DENNEN
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/112011/11182011/665686
Governor:
VIRGINIA GOVERNOR SEES BUSINESS — AND TRAFFIC — IN INDIA
LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-governor-sees-business--and-traffic--in-india/2011/11/17/gIQAswD3UN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
STATE WILL OPEN 2ND TRADE OFFICE IN INDIA, GOVERNOR SAYS
WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/state-will-open-2nd-trade-office-india-governor-sa-ar-1466493/
MCDONNELL, IN INDIA, SALUTES GOP LEGISLATIVE LEADERS
WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/mcdonnell-india-salutes-republican-legislative-lea-ar-1466207/
Congress:
GOODLATTE'S AMENDMENT FOR BALANCED BUDGET NEARS VOTE
RAJU CHEBIUM GANNETT WASHINGTON BUREAU
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111118/NEWS01/111180324/1002/rss
CANTOR CONSIDERING FORMAT CHANGE FOR WEEKLY PRESS BRIEFING AFTER DUST-UP
WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/12938439249/cantor-considering-format-change-for-weekly-press
VIRGINIA’S REP. CONNOLLY URGES CONGRESS TO CRACK DOWN ON LEAKY PETROLEUM TANK FARMS
FREDRICK KUNKLE
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginias-rep-connolly-urges-congress-to-crack-down-on-leaky-petroleum-tank-farms/2011/11/17/gIQA2X9cVN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
CONGRESSIONAL CUTS IMPACT LEGAL AID TO NEEDY
CHRIS DUMOND
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/17/congressional-cuts-impact-legal-aid-needy-ar-1467532/
Health:
VIRGINIA BABIES ARE GETTING HEALTHIER - BUT THERE'S STILL A RACIAL DISPARITY
PRUE SALASKY
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/health/health-notes-blog/dp-health-notes-virginia-babies-20111116,0,5484253.story
In the know:
DOMINION RECHECKING SEISMIC DATA
RUSTY DENNEN
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/112011/11182011/665756
GUN-RIGHTS, CONTROL GROUPS RALLY AT VIRGINIA TECH
KEN HEINECK
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/17/gun-rights-control-groups-rally-virginia-tech-ar-1465976/
Editorials:
ELECTION COMMENTARY: GET REAL
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/nov/18/tdopin01-get-real-ar-1467086/
Legislature:
SUIT SEEKS TO BOOST CHANCE FOR SECOND BLACK HOUSE MEMBER
JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/suit-seeks-boost-chance-second-black-house-member
LAWSUIT URGES FEDERAL COURT TO REDRAW DISTRICTS
MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/301278
NORTHAM REJECTS REPUBLICAN OVERTURES TO SWITCH PARTIES
JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/northam-rejects-republican-overtures-switch-parties
SENATE COMMITTEE SEES $600 MILLION TO $1 BILLION BUDGET GAP
JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/senate-committee-sees-600-million-1-billion-budget-gap
VIRGINIA FACES POTENTIAL BUDGET SHORTFALL OF $1 BILLION
DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/17/virginia-faces-potential-budget-shortfall-of-1-bil/
REPORT: URANIUM MINING WOULD TAINT WATER
RUSTY DENNEN
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/112011/11182011/665686
Governor:
VIRGINIA GOVERNOR SEES BUSINESS — AND TRAFFIC — IN INDIA
LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-governor-sees-business--and-traffic--in-india/2011/11/17/gIQAswD3UN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
STATE WILL OPEN 2ND TRADE OFFICE IN INDIA, GOVERNOR SAYS
WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/state-will-open-2nd-trade-office-india-governor-sa-ar-1466493/
MCDONNELL, IN INDIA, SALUTES GOP LEGISLATIVE LEADERS
WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/mcdonnell-india-salutes-republican-legislative-lea-ar-1466207/
Congress:
GOODLATTE'S AMENDMENT FOR BALANCED BUDGET NEARS VOTE
RAJU CHEBIUM GANNETT WASHINGTON BUREAU
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111118/NEWS01/111180324/1002/rss
CANTOR CONSIDERING FORMAT CHANGE FOR WEEKLY PRESS BRIEFING AFTER DUST-UP
WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/12938439249/cantor-considering-format-change-for-weekly-press
VIRGINIA’S REP. CONNOLLY URGES CONGRESS TO CRACK DOWN ON LEAKY PETROLEUM TANK FARMS
FREDRICK KUNKLE
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginias-rep-connolly-urges-congress-to-crack-down-on-leaky-petroleum-tank-farms/2011/11/17/gIQA2X9cVN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
CONGRESSIONAL CUTS IMPACT LEGAL AID TO NEEDY
CHRIS DUMOND
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/17/congressional-cuts-impact-legal-aid-needy-ar-1467532/
Health:
VIRGINIA BABIES ARE GETTING HEALTHIER - BUT THERE'S STILL A RACIAL DISPARITY
PRUE SALASKY
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/health/health-notes-blog/dp-health-notes-virginia-babies-20111116,0,5484253.story
In the know:
DOMINION RECHECKING SEISMIC DATA
RUSTY DENNEN
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/112011/11182011/665756
GUN-RIGHTS, CONTROL GROUPS RALLY AT VIRGINIA TECH
KEN HEINECK
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/17/gun-rights-control-groups-rally-virginia-tech-ar-1465976/
Editorials:
ELECTION COMMENTARY: GET REAL
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/nov/18/tdopin01-get-real-ar-1467086/
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Daily Update: 11-17-11
Legislature:
Holding Medicaid Costs Eyed
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/tdmet01-holding-medicaid-costs-eyed-ar-1464735/
Norment Elected Senate Majority Leader
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/16/norment-elected-senate-majority-leader-ar-1464759/
Senate GOP Leadership Team Adds Va. Beach's Mcwaters
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/senate-gop-leadership-team-adds-va-beachs-mcwaters
McEachin Likely To Replace Whipple As Caucus Chair
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mceachin-likely-to-replace-whipple-as-caucus-chair/2011/11/15/gIQARACkRN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Newman Could Chair Transportation Committee When Senate Reorganizes
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/senate-gop-leadership-team-adds-va-beachs-mcwaters
Virginia’s Democratic House Chair Bows Out
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginias-democratic-house-chair-bows-out/2011/11/16/gIQAhiVMRN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Governor:
State Hires Two India Trade Representatives
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/16/state-hires-trade-representatives-be-stationed-ind-ar-1463270/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Virginia Leaders Disagree On Postal Service Propsal
Morgan Donnelly
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/16/virginia-leaders-disagree-postal-service-propsal-ar-1464371/
Politics/Elections:
Corey Stewart, Keith Fimian Among Hopefuls Weighing Lt. Gov Run
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/corey-stewart-keith-fimian-among-hopefuls-weighing-2013-run-for-va-lieutenant-governor/2011/11/16/gIQAswSaSN_story.html
Senate Candidate Files Lawsuit Seeking To Join Kaine-Allen Debate
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/senate-candidate-files-lawsuit-seeking-to-join-december-kaine-allen-debate/2011/11/16/gIQAdPbZRN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
U.S. Senate Candidate Sues Over Debate Qualifications
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/tdmet02-us-senate-candidate-sues-over-debate-quali-ar-1464730/
Congressional Candidate: Political Culture Is 'Diseased'
Calvin Trice
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111117/NEWS01/111170320/1002/rss
Ex-Candidate Nixes Meeting With Media
Alex Bridges
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/11/ex-candidate-nixes-meeting-with-media.php
Warner Group To Debt Panel: 'Go Big'
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/warner-group-debt-panel-go-big-ar-1464881/
GOP Congressmen Ask For Reversal Of Drilling Ban
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/tdmet02-congressmen-ask-for-reversal-of-drilling-b-ar-1464737/
Children/Education:
Special Report: Campus Law To Receive Study
Karin Kapsidelis
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/17/tdmain01-crime-commission-to-consider-compromise-l-ar-1464763/
Report: Suspensions, Expulsions Raise Dropout Risk
Zinie Chen Sampson
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_SCHOOL_DISCIPLINE_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Editorials:
GOP Seizes Power, But Lacks Mandate
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-hoeft-oped-1116-20111116,0,165465.column?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews%2Fopinion+%28Daily+Press+-+Today%27s+Opinion%29
Let Revenue-Sharing Showdown Begin
Daily Progress Editorial
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/16/let-revenue-sharing-showdown-begin-ar-1463111/
Legislature:
Holding Medicaid Costs Eyed
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/tdmet01-holding-medicaid-costs-eyed-ar-1464735/
Norment Elected Senate Majority Leader
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/16/norment-elected-senate-majority-leader-ar-1464759/
Senate GOP Leadership Team Adds Va. Beach's Mcwaters
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/senate-gop-leadership-team-adds-va-beachs-mcwaters
McEachin Likely To Replace Whipple As Caucus Chair
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mceachin-likely-to-replace-whipple-as-caucus-chair/2011/11/15/gIQARACkRN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Newman Could Chair Transportation Committee When Senate Reorganizes
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/senate-gop-leadership-team-adds-va-beachs-mcwaters
Virginia’s Democratic House Chair Bows Out
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginias-democratic-house-chair-bows-out/2011/11/16/gIQAhiVMRN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Governor:
State Hires Two India Trade Representatives
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/16/state-hires-trade-representatives-be-stationed-ind-ar-1463270/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Virginia Leaders Disagree On Postal Service Propsal
Morgan Donnelly
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/16/virginia-leaders-disagree-postal-service-propsal-ar-1464371/
Politics/Elections:
Corey Stewart, Keith Fimian Among Hopefuls Weighing Lt. Gov Run
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/corey-stewart-keith-fimian-among-hopefuls-weighing-2013-run-for-va-lieutenant-governor/2011/11/16/gIQAswSaSN_story.html
Senate Candidate Files Lawsuit Seeking To Join Kaine-Allen Debate
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/senate-candidate-files-lawsuit-seeking-to-join-december-kaine-allen-debate/2011/11/16/gIQAdPbZRN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
U.S. Senate Candidate Sues Over Debate Qualifications
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/tdmet02-us-senate-candidate-sues-over-debate-quali-ar-1464730/
Congressional Candidate: Political Culture Is 'Diseased'
Calvin Trice
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111117/NEWS01/111170320/1002/rss
Ex-Candidate Nixes Meeting With Media
Alex Bridges
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/11/ex-candidate-nixes-meeting-with-media.php
Warner Group To Debt Panel: 'Go Big'
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/warner-group-debt-panel-go-big-ar-1464881/
GOP Congressmen Ask For Reversal Of Drilling Ban
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/17/tdmet02-congressmen-ask-for-reversal-of-drilling-b-ar-1464737/
Children/Education:
Special Report: Campus Law To Receive Study
Karin Kapsidelis
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/17/tdmain01-crime-commission-to-consider-compromise-l-ar-1464763/
Report: Suspensions, Expulsions Raise Dropout Risk
Zinie Chen Sampson
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_SCHOOL_DISCIPLINE_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Editorials:
GOP Seizes Power, But Lacks Mandate
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-hoeft-oped-1116-20111116,0,165465.column?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews%2Fopinion+%28Daily+Press+-+Today%27s+Opinion%29
Let Revenue-Sharing Showdown Begin
Daily Progress Editorial
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/16/let-revenue-sharing-showdown-begin-ar-1463111/
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Daily Update: 11-16-11
Legislature:
State Could Face $1B Budget Gap, House Committees Learn
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/15/1/state-could-face-1b-budget-gap-house-committees-le-ar-1462066/
House Appropriations Chair: Expect More Budget Cuts
Calvin Trice
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111116/NEWS01/111160323/1002/rss
Virginia Officials Retreat To Face Tight Budgets
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/15/virginia-officials-retreat-to-face-tight-budgets/
Norment Gaining Support As Majority Leader In Va. Senate
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/15/norment-gaining-support-majority-leader-va-senate-ar-1462194/
Norment Expected To Remain Senate Gop Leader
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/norment-expected-remain-senate-gop-leader
Do Bolling’s Tie-Breaking Votes Have Limitations?
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/do-bollings-tie-breaking-votes-have-limitations/2011/11/15/gIQAYwP8ON_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
House Democrats Begin To Rally Around Toscano For Leader
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/house-democrats-begin-to-rally-around-toscano-for-leader/2011/11/15/gIQAEULkON_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
House Lawmakers Take A Look At Challenges Ahead
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/house-lawmakers-take-look-challenges-ahead-0
Bell To Re-Introduce Bill On C'ville-Albemarle Revenue Sharing
Aaron Richardson
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/15/bell-re-introduce-bill-city-county-revenue-sharing-ar-1462241/
Attorney General:
Schev Seeks Attorney General Review Of Abuse Reporting Laws
Karin Kapsidelis
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/895
Cuccinelli Predicts Colgan's Retirement; Democrat Says 'wishful Thinking'
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/895
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Chesterfield Could Be In Line For $1 Billion Power Plant
Zachary Reid And Peter Bacqué
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/895
Politics/Elections:
News Coverage Of House Races Overshadowed By Senate
VPAP.org Updates
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/895
Republicans Take Kaine To Task For Silence On Pipeline
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/12842361883/republicans-take-kaine-to-task-for-silence-on-pipeline
Dems Accuse Allen Of Waffling On Flat Tax
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/12843773205/dems-accuse-allen-of-waffling-on-flat-tax
Children/Education:
Virginia Community Colleges To Ask State For More Help
Ted Strong
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/15/virginia-community-colleges-ask-state-more-help-ar-1462138/
In the know:
North Anna Nuclear Plant Producing Electricity Again
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/nov/15/north-anna-nuclear-power-plant-producing-electrici-ar-1461090/
Editorials:
An Invisible Drain On The Treasury
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/301168
Grace Note
Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/16/tdmet01-schapiro-gop-takeover-democrats-taken-abac-ar-1462312/
OP-ED:
Schapiro: GOP Takeover; Democrats Taken Aback
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/16/tdmet01-schapiro-gop-takeover-democrats-taken-abac-ar-1462312/
Legislature:
State Could Face $1B Budget Gap, House Committees Learn
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/15/1/state-could-face-1b-budget-gap-house-committees-le-ar-1462066/
House Appropriations Chair: Expect More Budget Cuts
Calvin Trice
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111116/NEWS01/111160323/1002/rss
Virginia Officials Retreat To Face Tight Budgets
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/15/virginia-officials-retreat-to-face-tight-budgets/
Norment Gaining Support As Majority Leader In Va. Senate
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/15/norment-gaining-support-majority-leader-va-senate-ar-1462194/
Norment Expected To Remain Senate Gop Leader
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/norment-expected-remain-senate-gop-leader
Do Bolling’s Tie-Breaking Votes Have Limitations?
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/do-bollings-tie-breaking-votes-have-limitations/2011/11/15/gIQAYwP8ON_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
House Democrats Begin To Rally Around Toscano For Leader
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/house-democrats-begin-to-rally-around-toscano-for-leader/2011/11/15/gIQAEULkON_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
House Lawmakers Take A Look At Challenges Ahead
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/house-lawmakers-take-look-challenges-ahead-0
Bell To Re-Introduce Bill On C'ville-Albemarle Revenue Sharing
Aaron Richardson
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/15/bell-re-introduce-bill-city-county-revenue-sharing-ar-1462241/
Attorney General:
Schev Seeks Attorney General Review Of Abuse Reporting Laws
Karin Kapsidelis
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/895
Cuccinelli Predicts Colgan's Retirement; Democrat Says 'wishful Thinking'
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/895
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Chesterfield Could Be In Line For $1 Billion Power Plant
Zachary Reid And Peter Bacqué
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/895
Politics/Elections:
News Coverage Of House Races Overshadowed By Senate
VPAP.org Updates
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/895
Republicans Take Kaine To Task For Silence On Pipeline
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/12842361883/republicans-take-kaine-to-task-for-silence-on-pipeline
Dems Accuse Allen Of Waffling On Flat Tax
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/12843773205/dems-accuse-allen-of-waffling-on-flat-tax
Children/Education:
Virginia Community Colleges To Ask State For More Help
Ted Strong
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/15/virginia-community-colleges-ask-state-more-help-ar-1462138/
In the know:
North Anna Nuclear Plant Producing Electricity Again
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/nov/15/north-anna-nuclear-power-plant-producing-electrici-ar-1461090/
Editorials:
An Invisible Drain On The Treasury
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/301168
Grace Note
Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/16/tdmet01-schapiro-gop-takeover-democrats-taken-abac-ar-1462312/
OP-ED:
Schapiro: GOP Takeover; Democrats Taken Aback
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/16/tdmet01-schapiro-gop-takeover-democrats-taken-abac-ar-1462312/
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Daily Update: 11-15-11
Governor:
McDonnell’s Reform Commission Recommends Consolidating
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/15/tdmain01-mcdonnells-reform-commission-recommends-c-ar-1459732/
McDonnell Hopes To Announce Deals From Israel Trade Mission Within Two Months
Todd Allen Wilson
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-hopes-to-announce-deals-from-israel-trade-mission-within-two-months/2011/11/14/gIQAoSKyLN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Hopeful Israel, India Trip Will Yield Return On Investment
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/mcdonnell-hopeful-israel-india-trip-will-yield-return-on-investment.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Attorney General:
Supreme Court Hears Health Care Case, But Not Virginia’s
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/supreme-court-hears-health-care-case-but-not-virginias/2011/11/14/gIQABIM7KN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Tax Code Costs Virginia Billions In Lost Revenue
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/11/tax-code-costs-va-3b-lost-revenue?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
Commonwealth Institute Study Finds Va. Facing Budget Shortfall - Again
Dave Ress
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111115/NEWS01/111150322/1002/rss
Area Retail Sales -- And Their Tax Revenues -- Beating 2010 Numbers
Bryan Mckenzie
Daily Progress
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111115/NEWS01/111150322/1002/rss
Politics/Elections:
Correlating Newspaper Coverage With Senate Results
VPAP.ORG UPDATES
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/893
Broy On Sheriffs: Party Poopers
Candace Sipos
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/11/broy-on-sheriffs-party-poopers.php
Morris Defeats Barlow
K. Burnell Evans
Hopewell News
http://www.hopewellnews.com/article_3941.shtml
What's In A Name? Write-In Votes During Last Week's Election In Virginia
David Sachs
Alexandria Times
http://alextimes.com/news/2011/nov/14/the-significance-of-write-in-votes-durin/
Kaine Says He'll Stand By Obama In Senate Bid
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/kaine-says-hell-stand-obama-senate-bid
Allen Signs On To Series Of 3 Gop Debates
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/kaine-says-hell-stand-obama-senate-bid
Mitt Romney Hires Staffers In Virginia
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mitt-romney-hires-staffers-in-virginia-plans-a-return-trip-to-the-state/2011/11/10/gIQAVshjKN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
In the know:
North Anna To Begin Producing Electricity Today
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/15/tdbiz01-north-anna-to-begin-producing-electricity--ar-1459624/
Editorials:
Election 2011: No Attention
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/nov/15/tdopin01-no-attention-ar-1459433/
Governor:
McDonnell’s Reform Commission Recommends Consolidating
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/15/tdmain01-mcdonnells-reform-commission-recommends-c-ar-1459732/
McDonnell Hopes To Announce Deals From Israel Trade Mission Within Two Months
Todd Allen Wilson
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-hopes-to-announce-deals-from-israel-trade-mission-within-two-months/2011/11/14/gIQAoSKyLN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Hopeful Israel, India Trip Will Yield Return On Investment
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/mcdonnell-hopeful-israel-india-trip-will-yield-return-on-investment.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Attorney General:
Supreme Court Hears Health Care Case, But Not Virginia’s
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/supreme-court-hears-health-care-case-but-not-virginias/2011/11/14/gIQABIM7KN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Tax Code Costs Virginia Billions In Lost Revenue
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/11/tax-code-costs-va-3b-lost-revenue?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
Commonwealth Institute Study Finds Va. Facing Budget Shortfall - Again
Dave Ress
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111115/NEWS01/111150322/1002/rss
Area Retail Sales -- And Their Tax Revenues -- Beating 2010 Numbers
Bryan Mckenzie
Daily Progress
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111115/NEWS01/111150322/1002/rss
Politics/Elections:
Correlating Newspaper Coverage With Senate Results
VPAP.ORG UPDATES
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/893
Broy On Sheriffs: Party Poopers
Candace Sipos
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/11/broy-on-sheriffs-party-poopers.php
Morris Defeats Barlow
K. Burnell Evans
Hopewell News
http://www.hopewellnews.com/article_3941.shtml
What's In A Name? Write-In Votes During Last Week's Election In Virginia
David Sachs
Alexandria Times
http://alextimes.com/news/2011/nov/14/the-significance-of-write-in-votes-durin/
Kaine Says He'll Stand By Obama In Senate Bid
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/kaine-says-hell-stand-obama-senate-bid
Allen Signs On To Series Of 3 Gop Debates
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/kaine-says-hell-stand-obama-senate-bid
Mitt Romney Hires Staffers In Virginia
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mitt-romney-hires-staffers-in-virginia-plans-a-return-trip-to-the-state/2011/11/10/gIQAVshjKN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
In the know:
North Anna To Begin Producing Electricity Today
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/15/tdbiz01-north-anna-to-begin-producing-electricity--ar-1459624/
Editorials:
Election 2011: No Attention
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/nov/15/tdopin01-no-attention-ar-1459433/
Monday, November 14, 2011
Daily Update: 11-14-11
Legislature:
Experts Explain Risks Of Uranium Mining
Tara Bozick
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/nov/12/experts-explain-risks-uranium-mining-ar-1455628/
Lt. Gov. Bolling Poised For More Powerful Role
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/after-elections-lt-gov-bolling/2011/11/10/gIQAuIG0FN_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia
State Revenue Up 3.1 Percent In October
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.nbc29.com/story/16028860/for-bolling-new-senate-yields-opportunity-risks
Governor:
McDonnell To Govern In A New Landscape
Andrew Cain
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/14/tdmain01-mcdonnell-to-govern-in-a-new-landscape-ar-1457304/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
State Revenue Up 3.1 Percent In October
Andrew Cain
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/12/tdmet04-state-revenue-up-31-percent-in-october-ar-1453839/
Va. State Agencies Prepare For Budget Cuts
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/11/va-state-agencies-prepare-budget-cuts?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
Virginia Recovery Is Hard To See
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/11/va-state-agencies-prepare-budget-cuts?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
Politics/Elections:
Rural Democrats Grow Scarce
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/13/tdmet01-rural-democrats-grow-scarce-ar-1455662/
Armstrong Mulls Statewide Run Despite Election Defeat
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/armstrong-mulls-statewide-run-despite-election-defeat/2011/11/11/gIQA0R8uCN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Democrats No Longer Represent Southside In General Assembly
Tiffany Holland
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/nov/12/democrats-no-longer-represent-southside-general-as-ar-1453742/
NN GOP Chair: Negative Ads Hurt Chohany
Austin Bogues
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/i-was-delighted-for-the-candidates-won-i-was-dissappoitned-for-mickey-chohany-i-thought-it-was-a-clsoe-result-for-a-clo.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Candidates Don't Want Recount In 87Th District House Race
Joe Conroy
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/nov/11/4/candidates-dont-want-recount-87th-district-house-r-ar-1453734/
Did Redistricting Confuse Voters -- Or Candidates?
Austin Bogues
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/did-redistricting-confuse-candidates-voters.html
Here's What The Parties Spent In The Battle For The State Senate
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/heres-what-the-parties-spent-in-the-battle-for-the-state-senate.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
As Expected, McDonnell Endorses Allen For U.S. Senate
Anita Kumar
Virginian-Pilot
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/as-expected-mcdonnell-endorses-allen-for-us-senate/2011/11/11/gIQAivH5BN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
U.S. Senate: Underdog Candidate Not Short On Reform
Bob Stuart
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2011/nov/11/underdog-candidate-not-short-reform-ar-1451515/
Patrick Murray To Seek Rematch With Jim Moran
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/patrick-murray-to-seek-rematch-with-jim-moran/2011/11/11/gIQAwWcFCN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Children/Education:
Arrests, Convictions Rare In Va. College Sex Assault Cases
Mark Bowes
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/nov/13/tdmain01-arrests-convictions-rare-in-va-college-se-ar-1455690/
ODU Center Poised To Get $25M Grant To Teach Math
Bill Sizemore
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/odu-center-poised-get-25m-grant-teach-math
In the know:
North Anna Nuclear Reactors Coming Back Online
Peter Bacqué And Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/12/3/tdmain01-north-anna-nuclear-reactors-coming-back-o-ar-1453807/
As North Anna Restarts, Questions Remain About Future Of Nuclear Energy
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/13/tdmain01-questions-remain-on-nuclear-safety-ar-1455685/
Editorials:
VA. Republicans Misread Election Results
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/va-republicans-misreading-the-election-results/2011/11/10/gIQAgfVoDN_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions
OP-ED:
Schapiro: Lacking Votes, Democrats Could Fight GOP With The Law
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/va-republicans-misreading-the-election-results/2011/11/10/gIQAgfVoDN_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions
Legislature:
Experts Explain Risks Of Uranium Mining
Tara Bozick
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/nov/12/experts-explain-risks-uranium-mining-ar-1455628/
Lt. Gov. Bolling Poised For More Powerful Role
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/after-elections-lt-gov-bolling/2011/11/10/gIQAuIG0FN_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia
State Revenue Up 3.1 Percent In October
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.nbc29.com/story/16028860/for-bolling-new-senate-yields-opportunity-risks
Governor:
McDonnell To Govern In A New Landscape
Andrew Cain
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/14/tdmain01-mcdonnell-to-govern-in-a-new-landscape-ar-1457304/
Commonwealth’s Economy:
State Revenue Up 3.1 Percent In October
Andrew Cain
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/12/tdmet04-state-revenue-up-31-percent-in-october-ar-1453839/
Va. State Agencies Prepare For Budget Cuts
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/11/va-state-agencies-prepare-budget-cuts?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
Virginia Recovery Is Hard To See
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/11/va-state-agencies-prepare-budget-cuts?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
Politics/Elections:
Rural Democrats Grow Scarce
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/13/tdmet01-rural-democrats-grow-scarce-ar-1455662/
Armstrong Mulls Statewide Run Despite Election Defeat
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/armstrong-mulls-statewide-run-despite-election-defeat/2011/11/11/gIQA0R8uCN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Democrats No Longer Represent Southside In General Assembly
Tiffany Holland
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/nov/12/democrats-no-longer-represent-southside-general-as-ar-1453742/
NN GOP Chair: Negative Ads Hurt Chohany
Austin Bogues
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/i-was-delighted-for-the-candidates-won-i-was-dissappoitned-for-mickey-chohany-i-thought-it-was-a-clsoe-result-for-a-clo.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Candidates Don't Want Recount In 87Th District House Race
Joe Conroy
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/nov/11/4/candidates-dont-want-recount-87th-district-house-r-ar-1453734/
Did Redistricting Confuse Voters -- Or Candidates?
Austin Bogues
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/did-redistricting-confuse-candidates-voters.html
Here's What The Parties Spent In The Battle For The State Senate
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/11/heres-what-the-parties-spent-in-the-battle-for-the-state-senate.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
As Expected, McDonnell Endorses Allen For U.S. Senate
Anita Kumar
Virginian-Pilot
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/as-expected-mcdonnell-endorses-allen-for-us-senate/2011/11/11/gIQAivH5BN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
U.S. Senate: Underdog Candidate Not Short On Reform
Bob Stuart
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2011/nov/11/underdog-candidate-not-short-reform-ar-1451515/
Patrick Murray To Seek Rematch With Jim Moran
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/patrick-murray-to-seek-rematch-with-jim-moran/2011/11/11/gIQAwWcFCN_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Children/Education:
Arrests, Convictions Rare In Va. College Sex Assault Cases
Mark Bowes
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/nov/13/tdmain01-arrests-convictions-rare-in-va-college-se-ar-1455690/
ODU Center Poised To Get $25M Grant To Teach Math
Bill Sizemore
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/odu-center-poised-get-25m-grant-teach-math
In the know:
North Anna Nuclear Reactors Coming Back Online
Peter Bacqué And Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/12/3/tdmain01-north-anna-nuclear-reactors-coming-back-o-ar-1453807/
As North Anna Restarts, Questions Remain About Future Of Nuclear Energy
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/nov/13/tdmain01-questions-remain-on-nuclear-safety-ar-1455685/
Editorials:
VA. Republicans Misread Election Results
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/va-republicans-misreading-the-election-results/2011/11/10/gIQAgfVoDN_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions
OP-ED:
Schapiro: Lacking Votes, Democrats Could Fight GOP With The Law
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/va-republicans-misreading-the-election-results/2011/11/10/gIQAgfVoDN_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions
Friday, November 11, 2011
Daily Update Friday, November 11, 2011
Special Veterans Day Daily Update - Friday, November 11, 2011
Governor:
McDonnell On 11-Day Trade Mission To India, Israel
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-on-11-day-trade-mission-to/2011/11/05/gIQA7GKi8M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell’s Early Record At RGA: An Unsurprising Draw
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnells-early-record-at-rga-an-unsurprising-draw/2011/11/10/gIQAqrBa9M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Politics/Elections:
Houck Concedes; GOP Clinches Control of VA. Sentate
By BOB LEWIS
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/houck-concedes-gop-clinches-control-va-senate
Democrat Mike Kondratick Passes On Recount In Northern Virginia
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/25244601/94881777/222057/0/
Write-Ins Could Have Tipped Northern Virginia House Race
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/25244601/94881777/222058/0/
Write-In Votes Show Support For Former Delegate Valentine
By ALICIA PETSKA
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/10/write-votes-show-support-former-delegate-valentine-ar-1451419/
Roves Super Pac Attacks Kaine, Signaling Ugly Year Ahead
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/11/tdmet04-roves-super-pac-attacks-kaine-signaling-ug-ar-1451461/
New Ad Hits Kaine On Stimulus Spending
By JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/new-ad-hits-kaine-stimulus-spending
VA. GOP Plans Three Senate Primary Debates
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/11/tdmet04-va-gop-plans-three-senate-primary-debates-ar-1451468/
McCormick Pitches U.S. Senate Bid During Staunton Visit
By CALVIN TRICE
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111111/NEWS01/111110328/1002/rss
Is Eric Cantor’s Influence In His Home County Waning?
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/is-eric-cantors-influence-in-his-home-county-waning/2011/11/10/gIQAhj9L9M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Commonwealth’s Economy:
New Reports Show Delayed Job Recovery
By JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/new-reports-show-delayed-job-recovery-modestly-improved-mental-health-funding
Virginia Other:
UVA. Rotunda Repairs Will Cover Dome, Kill Magnolias
By TED STRONG
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/10/rotunda-repairs-will-lead-covering-dome-killing-ma-ar-1451230/
FEMA Grants Earthquake Aid To Louisa County Schools
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/fema-grants-earthquake-aid-to-louisa-county-schools/2011/11/10/gIQATrPf9M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Editorials:
A Victory, And A Responsibility
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/victory-and-responsibility
Balances At Issue In New 17th District
Daily Progress Editorial
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/10/balances-issue-new-17th-district-ar-1450872/
By: Jay Pearson
Governor:
McDonnell On 11-Day Trade Mission To India, Israel
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-on-11-day-trade-mission-to/2011/11/05/gIQA7GKi8M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell’s Early Record At RGA: An Unsurprising Draw
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnells-early-record-at-rga-an-unsurprising-draw/2011/11/10/gIQAqrBa9M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Politics/Elections:
Houck Concedes; GOP Clinches Control of VA. Sentate
By BOB LEWIS
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/houck-concedes-gop-clinches-control-va-senate
Democrat Mike Kondratick Passes On Recount In Northern Virginia
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/25244601/94881777/222057/0/
Write-Ins Could Have Tipped Northern Virginia House Race
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/25244601/94881777/222058/0/
Write-In Votes Show Support For Former Delegate Valentine
By ALICIA PETSKA
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/10/write-votes-show-support-former-delegate-valentine-ar-1451419/
Roves Super Pac Attacks Kaine, Signaling Ugly Year Ahead
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/11/tdmet04-roves-super-pac-attacks-kaine-signaling-ug-ar-1451461/
New Ad Hits Kaine On Stimulus Spending
By JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/new-ad-hits-kaine-stimulus-spending
VA. GOP Plans Three Senate Primary Debates
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/11/tdmet04-va-gop-plans-three-senate-primary-debates-ar-1451468/
McCormick Pitches U.S. Senate Bid During Staunton Visit
By CALVIN TRICE
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111111/NEWS01/111110328/1002/rss
Is Eric Cantor’s Influence In His Home County Waning?
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/is-eric-cantors-influence-in-his-home-county-waning/2011/11/10/gIQAhj9L9M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Commonwealth’s Economy:
New Reports Show Delayed Job Recovery
By JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/new-reports-show-delayed-job-recovery-modestly-improved-mental-health-funding
Virginia Other:
UVA. Rotunda Repairs Will Cover Dome, Kill Magnolias
By TED STRONG
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/10/rotunda-repairs-will-lead-covering-dome-killing-ma-ar-1451230/
FEMA Grants Earthquake Aid To Louisa County Schools
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/fema-grants-earthquake-aid-to-louisa-county-schools/2011/11/10/gIQATrPf9M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Editorials:
A Victory, And A Responsibility
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/victory-and-responsibility
Balances At Issue In New 17th District
Daily Progress Editorial
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/10/balances-issue-new-17th-district-ar-1450872/
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Daily Update: 11-10-11
Legislature:
GOP Expected To Press Advantage In Redistricting
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/gop-expected-press-advantage-redistricting
Republicans Will Postpone Congressional Redistricting Until January
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/republicans-will-postpone-congressional-redistricting-until-january/2011/11/09/gIQAbKxT6M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Governor:
McDonnell Requests Additional Aid For Nova After Tropical Storm Lee
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-requests-additional-aid-for-nova-after-tropical-storm-lee/2011/11/09/gIQAJgnh5M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Says GOP Gains Repudiation Of Obama
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/2011/11/virginia-goes-after-maryland-jobs?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
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Virginia Goes After Maryland Jobs
Hayley Peterson
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/2011/11/virginia-goes-after-maryland-jobs?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
Panel Wants To Boost Menhaden Levels
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/hampton/dp-nws-menhaden-limit-20111109,0,4607183.story
Virginia Reports Highest Recycling Rate Ever
Scott Harper
Virginian-Pilot
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/lead-widens-in-virginia-senate-race/2011/11/09/gIQAPAfV6M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Politics/Elections:
Lead Widens In Virginia Senate Race
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/lead-widens-in-virginia-senate-race/2011/11/09/gIQAPAfV6M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Republican Reeves Not Declaring Victory In Va. Senate Race
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2011/nov/10/houck-campaign-its-not-over-yet-ar-1448397/
Houck Campaign: It's Not Over Yet
Allison Brophy Champion
Culpeper Star Exponent
http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2011/nov/10/houck-campaign-its-not-over-yet-ar-1448397/
Voting Canvass Still Under Way
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/112011/11102011/664097
Senate-Controlled Redistricting Failed To Save Houck's Seat
Ted Strong
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/09/sabato-houck-will-have-tough-time-finding-votes-to-ar-1447099/
Virginia’s GOP, Democrats Spar Over Lieutenant Governor's Role
Anita Kumar And And Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/2011/11/09/gIQA97vd6M_story.html
GOP Leaders Declare Working Majority In Senate
Jim Nolan And Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/10/tdmain01-gop-leaders-declare-working-majority-in-s-ar-1448438/
GOP: Won't Share Power In Va. Senate
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111110/NEWS01/111100329/1002/rss
No Power Sharing, GOP Leaders Assert
Chelyen DavisFree
Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/112011/11102011/664114
GOP Says It Won't Share Power In 20-20 Senate
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/300929
GOP Relishes Being In Control
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/300929
Republicans Take Control, ‘Responsibility’ In Virginia
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/9/republicans-take-control-responsibility-in-virgini/
Virginia Republicans Consolidate Power From Elections
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/virginia-republicans-consolidate-power-elections
Election Aftermath: Stanley Ok With Reynolds' Silence
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/analysis-what-a-republican-win-means-for-va/2011/11/04/gIQAFjXo4M_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia
Election Aftermath: Stanley Ok With Reynolds' Silence
Debbie Hall
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30897
How Did Bill Stanley Beat A Three-Term Democrat?
Tiffany Holland
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/nov/09/how-did-bill-stanley-beat-three-term-democrat-ar-1448290/
Puller's Priorities Include U.s. 1 Improvements
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/09/newman-bests-opponent-secure-5th-state-senate-term-ar-1446736/
Newman Bests Opponent To Secure 5Th State Senate Term
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/09/newman-bests-opponent-secure-5th-state-senate-term-ar-1446736/
Republicans Dominate In Loudoun’s State Races; Herring Holds Senate Seat, Black Is Back
Erika Jacobson Moore
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/politics/article_e117d5fc-0ab0-11e1-bd54-001cc4c03286.html
Lynchburg Legislators Celebrate GOP Wins Tuesday Night
Liz Barry And Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions
Republicans Declare Victory In New Nova House Seat
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/republicans-declare-victory-in-new-nova-house-seat/2011/11/09/gIQAvs1W5M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
In Smithfield,10-Term Democrat Assesses Loss
Jeff Sheler
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/smithfield10term-democrat-assesses-loss
Putney Defeats Strongest Challenger In Decades
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/09/putney-defeats-strongest-challenger-decades-ar-1446695/
Election Reactions Aplenty From Both Sides Of The Aisle
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/election-reactions-aplenty-both-sides-aisle
Confusion Reigns At The Polls
Joe Beck
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/11/confusion-reigns-at-the-polls.php
Editorials:
Election 2011: Meaning Of Life
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/nov/10/tdopin01-meaning-of-life-ar-1447867/
Legislature:
GOP Expected To Press Advantage In Redistricting
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/gop-expected-press-advantage-redistricting
Republicans Will Postpone Congressional Redistricting Until January
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/republicans-will-postpone-congressional-redistricting-until-january/2011/11/09/gIQAbKxT6M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Governor:
McDonnell Requests Additional Aid For Nova After Tropical Storm Lee
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-requests-additional-aid-for-nova-after-tropical-storm-lee/2011/11/09/gIQAJgnh5M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Says GOP Gains Repudiation Of Obama
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/2011/11/virginia-goes-after-maryland-jobs?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
Commonwealth’s Economy:
Virginia Goes After Maryland Jobs
Hayley Peterson
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/2011/11/virginia-goes-after-maryland-jobs?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
Panel Wants To Boost Menhaden Levels
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/hampton/dp-nws-menhaden-limit-20111109,0,4607183.story
Virginia Reports Highest Recycling Rate Ever
Scott Harper
Virginian-Pilot
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/lead-widens-in-virginia-senate-race/2011/11/09/gIQAPAfV6M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Politics/Elections:
Lead Widens In Virginia Senate Race
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/lead-widens-in-virginia-senate-race/2011/11/09/gIQAPAfV6M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Republican Reeves Not Declaring Victory In Va. Senate Race
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2011/nov/10/houck-campaign-its-not-over-yet-ar-1448397/
Houck Campaign: It's Not Over Yet
Allison Brophy Champion
Culpeper Star Exponent
http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2011/nov/10/houck-campaign-its-not-over-yet-ar-1448397/
Voting Canvass Still Under Way
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/112011/11102011/664097
Senate-Controlled Redistricting Failed To Save Houck's Seat
Ted Strong
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/09/sabato-houck-will-have-tough-time-finding-votes-to-ar-1447099/
Virginia’s GOP, Democrats Spar Over Lieutenant Governor's Role
Anita Kumar And And Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/2011/11/09/gIQA97vd6M_story.html
GOP Leaders Declare Working Majority In Senate
Jim Nolan And Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/nov/10/tdmain01-gop-leaders-declare-working-majority-in-s-ar-1448438/
GOP: Won't Share Power In Va. Senate
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111110/NEWS01/111100329/1002/rss
No Power Sharing, GOP Leaders Assert
Chelyen DavisFree
Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/112011/11102011/664114
GOP Says It Won't Share Power In 20-20 Senate
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/300929
GOP Relishes Being In Control
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/300929
Republicans Take Control, ‘Responsibility’ In Virginia
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/9/republicans-take-control-responsibility-in-virgini/
Virginia Republicans Consolidate Power From Elections
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/virginia-republicans-consolidate-power-elections
Election Aftermath: Stanley Ok With Reynolds' Silence
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/analysis-what-a-republican-win-means-for-va/2011/11/04/gIQAFjXo4M_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia
Election Aftermath: Stanley Ok With Reynolds' Silence
Debbie Hall
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30897
How Did Bill Stanley Beat A Three-Term Democrat?
Tiffany Holland
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/nov/09/how-did-bill-stanley-beat-three-term-democrat-ar-1448290/
Puller's Priorities Include U.s. 1 Improvements
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/09/newman-bests-opponent-secure-5th-state-senate-term-ar-1446736/
Newman Bests Opponent To Secure 5Th State Senate Term
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/09/newman-bests-opponent-secure-5th-state-senate-term-ar-1446736/
Republicans Dominate In Loudoun’s State Races; Herring Holds Senate Seat, Black Is Back
Erika Jacobson Moore
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/politics/article_e117d5fc-0ab0-11e1-bd54-001cc4c03286.html
Lynchburg Legislators Celebrate GOP Wins Tuesday Night
Liz Barry And Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions
Republicans Declare Victory In New Nova House Seat
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/republicans-declare-victory-in-new-nova-house-seat/2011/11/09/gIQAvs1W5M_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
In Smithfield,10-Term Democrat Assesses Loss
Jeff Sheler
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/smithfield10term-democrat-assesses-loss
Putney Defeats Strongest Challenger In Decades
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/nov/09/putney-defeats-strongest-challenger-decades-ar-1446695/
Election Reactions Aplenty From Both Sides Of The Aisle
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/election-reactions-aplenty-both-sides-aisle
Confusion Reigns At The Polls
Joe Beck
Northern Virginia Daily
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2011/11/confusion-reigns-at-the-polls.php
Editorials:
Election 2011: Meaning Of Life
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/nov/10/tdopin01-meaning-of-life-ar-1447867/
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