Daily Update: Friday, December 30, 2011

The following are articles posted December 30, 2011 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.

Click on the addresses for a link to the text.

Legislature:

FEELING THE PINCH
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-edt-localities-1230-20111229,0,449310.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbriefs+%28Daily+Press+-+Local+Briefs%29

COALITION FORMS TO ADDRESS URANIUM CONCERNS
By Tara Bozick
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/dec/29/coalition-forms-address-uranium-concerns-ar-1573726/

PROPOSED STATE BUDGET UNDER FIRE FROM FISHING COMMUNITY
By Lee Tolliver
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/proposed-state-budget-under-fire-fishing-community

DEL-ELECT WATSON LOBBYING TO EXPAND JEFFERSON LAB IN NEWPORT NEWS
By Joe Lawlor
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/newport-news/dp-nws-jeff-lab-watson-20111229,0,5432679.story

MORRISSEY ASSERTS HE'S IN COMPLIANCE FOR LICENSE RETURN
By Bill Mckelway
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/dec/29/tdmet01-morrissey-asserts-hes-in-compliance-for-li-ar-1573864/


Governor:

VIRGINIA GOV. MCDONNELL SIGNS STRICTER ABORTION CLINIC RULES
By Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-gov-mcdonnell-signs-stricter-abortion-clinic-rules/2011/12/29/gIQAn1BDPP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics


Commonwealth’s Economy:

VA. HOMEOWNERS FACE FORECLOSURES DURING THE HOLIDAYS
By Annys Shin
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/in-virginia-foreclosures-can-be-the-end-of-year-uglies-for-homeowners/2011/12/28/gIQAQ1hRPP_story.html


Politics/Elections:

REPUBLICAN LAWMAKER TELLS VA. GOP TO DROP PRIMARY LOYALTY OATH
By Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/republican-lawmaker-tells-va-gop-drop-primary-loyalty-oath

LAWSUIT SEEKS TO GET GINGRICH ON VIRGINIA BALLOT
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/lawsuit-seeks-get-gingrich-virginia-ballot

JUDGE QUESTIONS PERRY PRIMARY MOTION, SETS JAN. 13 HEARING
By Frank Green
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/29/judge-questions-perry-primary-motion-sets-jan-13-h-ar-1575086/

ROMNEY UNVEILS VIRGINIA LEADERSHIP TEAM
By Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/romney-unveils-virginia-leadership-team/2011/12/29/gIQASuh4OP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Health:

VIRGINIA TO GET $26.7 MILLION IN FEDERAL BONUS PAYMENTS
Va Business Magazine
http://www.virginiabusiness.com/index.php/news/article/virginia-to-get-26.7-million-in-federal-bonus-payments/315963/

Editorials:

A TALE OF TWO ADOPTION RULES
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/tale-two-adoption-rules

PONDERING POTHOLES
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302893

Daily Update - Thursday, December 29, 2011

The following are articles posted December 29, 2011 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.

Click on the addresses for a link to the text.

Executive Branch:

McDonnell Does Not Support Shifting Transportation Costs To Localities
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-does-not-support-shifting-transportation-costs-to-localities/2011/12/22/gIQAl90oIP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Legislature:

Bills Take Aim At Union Contracts
By CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/122011/12292011/672680

Virginia Lawmaker Urges Jail Time For Reckless Calling
By JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/virginia-lawmaker-urges-jail-time-reckless-calling

Politics/Elections:

Coal, Labor Boosted Their Spending On VA. Elections
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/coal-labor-boosted-their-spending-on-va-elections/2011/12/27/gIQADlH5KP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics


VA. GOP Require Loyalty Oath Presidential Primary
By ANDREW CAIN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/29/tdmain01-va-gop-will-require-loyalty-oath-in-presi-ar-1573870/


Perry Files Emergency Motion To Get His Name On Ballot
By ANDREW CAIN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/29/tdmain01-perry-files-emergency-motion-to-get-his-n-ar-1573868/

In Virginia, Kaine, Allen In Dead Heat For Senate
By DAVID HILL AND DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/28/in-virginia-kaine-allen-in-dead-heat-for-senate/

VA. GOP Defends Ballot Process, Gingrich Claims Fraud
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/12/va-gop-defends-ballot-process-gingrich-claims-fraud/2042116?utm_source=feedburnerdcexaminer%2FVirginia-News&utm_medium=feedVirginia+News&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dcexaminer%2FVirginia-News+%28Virginia+News%29%24%7Bdistribu&utm_content=%24%7Bdistributi

Wealthy Businessman Drops Out Of VA. Senate Race
By VICTOR ZAPANA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/wealthy-businessman-drops-out-of-va-senate-race/2011/12/28/gIQAoe48MP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Editorials:

Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/dec/29/tdopin01-jokers-wild-ar-1573468/

News & Advance Editorial
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/dec/29/rules-are-there-be-followed-ar-1573284/

Daily Update: Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The following are articles posted December 28, 2011 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.

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Legislature:

Ghost Writer At Work For Virginia Assembly?
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/2011/12/21/gIQA9ccRLP_story.html

Amazon Deal May Reopen Virginia Sales Tax Fight
By Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/amazon-deal-may-reopen-virginia-sales-tax-fight


Localities, Schools Worry Over Possible Budget Shortfalls
By ALLISON T. WILLIAMS
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-local-budget-reactions-20111227,0,2860729.story

Legislators Poised For A Fight Over K-12 Money
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/legislators-poised-for-a-fight-over-k-12-money/2011/12/22/gIQAtcmjIP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

VA. Senate Control Still In Dispute
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/va-senate-control-still-in-dispute/2011/12/20/gIQARjVoIP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

Perry Files Suit To Get On Primary Ballot
By ANDREW CAIN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/28/tdmain01-perry-files-suit-to-get-on-primary-ballot-ar-1571623/

Assembly Elections Shuffle Top Political Givers
VPAP.ORG Updates
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/910


Congress:

Gilmore Seeks New Tax Code
By MICHAEL MARTZ
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/dec/28/tdmet01-gilmore-seeks-new-tax-code-ar-1571603/


Virginia Economy:

Hampton Roads Lags in Virginia Jobs Push
By Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/hampton-roads-lags-virginia-jobs-push


Virginia Other:

Sediment From Hurricane Irene Didn’t Hurt Chesapeake Bay Too Much, Scientists Say
By CORY NEALON
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/gloucester-county/dp-nws-evg-chesapeake-bay-sediment-20111227-25,0,6717662.story


Editorials:

Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302830

News Leader Editorial
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111228/OPINION01/112280307/1014/rss03

Daily Update: Tuesday, December 27, 2011

The following are articles posted December 27, 2011 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.

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Legislature:

Virginia Budget Omits Funds For Potomac River
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/26/virginia-budget-omits-funds-for-potomac-river/

Area Legislators’ Bills Trickling In
By DAVE RESS
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111227/NEWS01/112270313/1002/rss


Politics/Elections:

VA. Unlikely To Change Law To Allow Gingrich Write-In
By ANDREW CAIN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/26/2/va-unlikely-to-change-law-to-allow-gingrich-write--ar-1569258/

12th Amendment Hitch For Newt Gingrich, Bob McDonnell Ticket?
By JAMES HOHMANN
Politico
http://www.politico.com/blogs/under-the-radar/2011/12/th-amendment-hitch-for-newt-gingrich-bob-mcdonnell-108665.html

Virginia Other:

Colleges And Suicide Threats Causes Dilemma
By JUSTIN POPE
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/colleges-and-suicide-threats-when-call-home

Register For VA. Special License Plate To Show Your Love For Trees
By KATHY VAN MULLEKOM
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nws-tree-plate-12024-20111226,0,4519408.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews+%28Daily+Press+-+Front+Page+News%29



Traffic Deaths Up From 2010 In Virginia
By DAVE THOMPSON
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/dec/26/traffic-deaths-2010-virginia-ar-1569663/

Editorials:

Guilty: Be Consistent
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/dec/27/tdopin01-be-consistent-ar-1569437/

The Dollars And Sense Of A Gas Tax Increase
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302698

Restoring Voting Rights
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302697


OP-ED

Politifact: Tim Kaine Claims Deficit George Allen Helped Turn Record Surplus Into Record Deficit
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/statements/2011/dec/26/tim-kaine/tim-kaine-claims-deficit-george-allen-helped-turn-/

Politifact: George Allen Claims He Was One Of A Dozen To Vote Against The “Bridge To Nowhere”
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/statements/2011/dec/27/george-allen/george-allen-claims-he-was-one-dozen-senators-vote/

Daily Update - Thursday, December 22, 2011

The following are articles posted December 22, 2011 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.

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General Assembly:

Poll Sizes Uranium, Gun Issues In VA.
By STEVE SZKOTAK
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_POLL_URANIUM_AND_GUNS_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Public Broadcaster Objects To VA. Budget Cuts
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/public-broadcaster-objects-to-va-budget-cuts/2011/12/21/gIQAxAKb9O_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Del. Bell Goes To Bat For Home School Athletes
By DANIELLE NADLER
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/schools/article_228cddce-2be6-11e1-81d7-0019bb2963f4.html

Attorney General:

Attorney General Speaks At Prince William Chamber Breakfast
By KEITH WALKER
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/dec/21/attorney-general-prince-william-chamber-breakfast-ar-1559783/

Politics/Elections:

Frey To Seek Cuccinelli’s Post
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/302681

Kaine, Allen Spar Over Payroll Tax Cut, Keystone Pipeline
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/kaine-calls-on-allen-to-support-payroll-tax-cut-allen-calls-on-kaine-to-support-keystone-pipeline/2011/12/21/gIQAdJ2b9O_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Poll Shows Allen, Kaine Close; Gingrich Ahead of Romney In VA
By CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/on-politics/2011/12/21/poll-shows-allen-kaine-close-gingrich-ahead-of-romney-in-va/

Gingrich To Campaign Today With McDonnell In Richmond
By CHARLES BABINGTON
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/gingrich-campaign-today-mcdonnell-richmond

Congress:

Cantor Cites ‘Very Narrow Differences’ On Payroll Tax Holiday
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/dec/22/tdmain04-cantor-cites-very-narrow-differences-on-p-ar-1560903/

Virginia Business:

Amazon To Open Two Local Distribution Centers, Creating 1,350 Jobs
By JOHN REID BLACKWELL
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/news/2011/dec/22/tdmain01-amazon-to-open-two-local-distribution-cen-ar-1560928/

Editorials:

Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/state-education-plan-underwhelms


Happy Holidays!

Daily Update: 12-21-11

Legislature:

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA LAWMAKERS TALK BUDGET, URANIUM AT UVA
TED STRONG
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/dec/20/local-lawmakers-talk-budget-uranium-uva-ar-1558351/

DAN RIVER REGION LAWMAKERS WANT TO PUSH URANIUM DEBATE TO 2013
TARA BOZICK
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/dec/20/dan-river-region-lawmakers-want-push-uranium-debat-ar-1558146/

SHENANDOAH VALLEY LEGISLATORS SAY GOVERNOR'S BUDGET GOOD STARTING PLACE
BOB STUART
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2011/dec/20/shenandoah-valley-legislators-say-governors-propos-ar-1556090/

AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ENDORSES URANIUM MINING IN SOUTHSIDE VA.
ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/americans-for-prosperity-endorses-uranium-mining-in-southside-va/2011/12/20/gIQAG08e7O_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Governor:

MCDONNELL WANTS $10 MILLION IN NEW DMV FEES AS PART OF BUDGET PLAN
TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-mcdonnell-dmv-fees-20111220,0,434683.story

Commonwealth’s Economy:

VIRGINIA JOBLESS RATE FALLS TO 6.2 PERCENT IN NOVEMBER
STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2011/dec/21/tdbiz01-virginia-jobless-rate-falls-to-62-percent--ar-1558269/

GAS CUSTOMERS TO SEE THEIR BILLS INCREASE
CAROLYN SHAPIRO
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/gas-customers-see-their-bills-increase

Politics/Elections:

KAINE CRITICIZES MCDONNELL FOR REDUCING MONEY FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS
ANITA KUMAR AND LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/kaine-criticizes-mcdonnell-for-reducing-money-for-pre-kindgarten-programs/2011/12/19/gIQAPcf86O_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

KAINE DECRIES PROPOSED 'CUTS' TO PET PROGRAM
TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/12/kaine-decries-proposed-cuts-to-pet-program.html

BOLLING FILES BALLOT PAPERWORK FOR ROMNEY
JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/bolling-files-ballot-paperwork-romney

MITT ROMNEY FIRST GOP CANDIDATE TO SUBMIT SIGNATURES FOR VIRGINIA BALLOT
ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/romney-submits-signatures-for-virginia-ballot/2011/12/20/gIQAaBld7O_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

BOLLING TIES 2013 HOPES TO ROMNEY
DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/20/bolling-ties-2013-hopes-to-romney/

Editorials:

URANIUM MINING: MAKE HASTE SLOWLY
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/dec/21/tdopin01-make-haste-slowly-ar-1557922/

Daily Update: 12-20-11

Legislature:

Study Warns Of Health And Environment Hurdles To Uranium Mining In Virginia
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/study-warns-of-health-and-environment-hurdles-to-uranium-mining-in-virginia/2011/12/05/gIQAd1Op4O_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia

Three Lawmakers Say 2012 Is Too Soon To Consider Lifting Ban
Paul Collins
Martinsville Bulletin
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=31389

Uranium Mining Debate In Virginia Takes A Step
Theo Emery
New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/us/virginia-warned-of-hurdles-on-uranium-mining.html?_r=2&hp

Report Cites 'steep Hurdles' For Uranium Mining In Va.
Rex Springston
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/19/report-cites-steep-hurdles-for-uranium-mining-in-v-ar-1555076/

'Steep Hurdles' Surround Uranium Mining
Tara Bozick
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/dec/19/steep-hurdles-surround-uranium-mining-ar-1555825/

Uranium Mining Report Released
Steve Szkotak
Associated Press
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111220/NEWS01/112200315/1002/rss

Research Calculates Uranium Mining Hazards
Bill Bartel
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/uranium-mining-report-finds-risks-benefits-virginia

Research Calculates Uranium Mining Hazards
Laurence Hammack
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/302588

Uranium Report Says Local Sites Not Viable
Rusty Dennen
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/122011/12202011/671780

Bill Would Give Judges 3 Days To Rule
Virginia Lawyers Weekly
http://valawyersweekly.com/vlwblog/2011/12/19/bill-would-give-judges-3-days-to-rule/

Governor:

McDonnell Trims Health Care, School Inflation Allowance, Pre-K; Boosts Pension, Higher Ed
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111220/NEWS01/112200321/1002/rss

Gov. McDonnell Charts Course For Remainder Of His Term
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/302589

McDonnell’s Proposed Budget Steers Money To Jobs, Transportation, Higher Ed
Anita Kumar And Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/mcdonnells-proposed-budget-steers-money-to-jobs-transportation-higher-ed/2011/12/18/gIQALS1M4O_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia

Group Accuses McDonnell Of ‘Stealing From Peter To Pay Paul’
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/group-accuses-mcdonnell-of-stealing-from-peter-to-pay-paul/2011/12/19/gIQAXcVH4O_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Budget Sets McDonnell’s Priorities
By Olympia Meola , Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/20/tdmain01-budget-sets-mcdonnells-priorities-ar-1555912/

Gov. Mcdonnell Calls For Nearly $900M In Budget Savings
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/gov-mcdonnell-calls-nearly-900m-budget-savings

Governor Proposes $3.5 Million Boost To EVMS
Elizabeth Simpson
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/governor-proposes-35-million-boost-evms

Budget Would Shift Money To Community-Based Housing
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/dec/19/state-budget-gives-more-money-community-housing-th-ar-1555971/

Wallops Spaceport To Get $4M In New Virginia Budget
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nws-deadrise-1220-20111219,0,5223020.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbriefs+%28Daily+Press+-+Local+Briefs%29

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli: "i Didn't Get In A Line."
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/14480397965/cuccinelli-i-didnt-get-in-a-line

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Power Plant Closures To Cost Us Towns Jobs, Taxes
Vicki Smith And Larry O'dell
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_COAL_PLANTS_COMMUNITIES_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Politics/Elections:

GOP Fundraiser Brings McDonnell, Gingrich Together
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/gop-fundraiser-brings-mcdonnell-gingrich-together

Romney To File, Gingrich To Visit Richmond
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/14481380312/romney-to-file-gingrich-to-visit-richmond

Gingrich Will Headline A Fundraiser For Va. GOP
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/gingrich-will-headline-a-fundraiser-for-va-gop/2011/12/19/gIQAtc3H5O_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Editorials:

Go Slow On Uranium Ban
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/go-slow-uranium-ban

Adoption: Rights And Wrongs
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/dec/20/tdopin01-rights-and-wrongs-ar-1555497/

Daily Update: 12-19-11

Legislature:

Judge Declines Injunction Opposing Gop Control Of Va. Senate
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/court-rules-against-lawsuit-seeking-to-block-gop-control-of-va-senate/2011/12/16/gIQARzL4yO_story.html

Poll Show Voters Support Senate Power Sharing
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/14315372080/poll-shows-voters-support-senate-power-sharing

Studies On Uranium Mine Pile Up For Lawmakers
Laurence Hammack
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/302530

Uranium Mining Comes With Both Economic Benefit, Environmental Harm
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/uranium-mining-in-southside-may-come-with-both-economic-benefit-environmental-harm-study-finds/2011/12/16/gIQAgOnxyO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Much-Anticipated Va. Uranium Mining Report Due
Steve Szkotak
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/muchanticipated-va-uranium-mining-report-due

Mark Cole Resumes Bpol Battle
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/122011/12182011/671444

Sheriffs Want Improved Drug Regulations
Amanda Kerr Virginia Gazette
Daily Press
http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-12-16/news/dp-nws-james-city-york-meth-bust-update-1217-20111216_1_manufacturing-meth-pseudoephedrine-pharmacies

Roads Called Tricky Issue
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/122011/12162011/671221

Morrissey Wants Law License Back Now
Staff
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/18/tdmet02-morrissey-wants-law-license-back-now-ar-1552010/

Governor:

McDonnell’s Expected $78 Billion Budget To Define His Legacy
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/18/1/tdmain01-mcdonnells-expected-78-billion-budget-to--ar-1551948/

McDonnell Proposes Quicker Phase-Out Of ‘Accelerated Sales Tax’ Requirement
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-proposes-quicker-phase-out-of-accelerated-sales-tax-requirement/2011/12/16/gIQAHsrXyO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Pension Costs To Rise For Localities?
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/122011/12162011/671337

Service And Sacrifice Theme Of McDonnell’s Commencement Address At VSU
F.M. Wiggins
Progress Index
http://progress-index.com/news/service-and-sacrifice-theme-of-mcdonnell-s-commencement-address-at-vsu-1.1246557#axzz1gyrbPEIy


Commonwealth’s Economy:

Number Of Virginians On Food Stamps Soars
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/17/tdmain01-number-of-virginians-on-food-stamps-soars-ar-1550375/

Politics/Elections:

Schumer Headlines Fundraiser For Kaine In Senate Race
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/schumer-headlines-fundraiser-for-kaine-in-senate-race/2011/12/16/gIQAiBOQyO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Editorials:

Virginia’s Ticking Pension Time Bomb
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/virginias-ticking-time-bomb/2011/12/15/gIQA9n930O_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions

A Step Toward Funding State Pensions
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302486

Begging For Better Roads
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302540

Daily Update: 12-16-11

Legislature:

Report: Va. Uranium Mining Carries Risks, Rewards
Steve Szkotak
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_URANIUM_MINING_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Governor:

McDonnell’s Plan Plows Billions Into State Pensions
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/302457

Governor's Budget To Include $2.2B For Pension System
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/governors-budget-include-22b-pension-system

Governor Urges $2.2 Billion To Shore Up State Pensions
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/16/tdmain01-governor-urges-22-billion-to-shore-up-sta-ar-1547801/

McDonnell Readies Virginia Budget Plan
Laura Vozzella And Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/mcdonnell-readies-virginia-budget-plan/2011/12/15/gIQAHYsrwO_story.html

McDonnell Announces Bonus For State Employees — Sort Of
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-announces-bonus-for-state-employees--sort-of/2011/12/15/gIQA3kSewO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

McDonnell Wants Schools To Restrict Tuition Increases
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/16/tdmet03-mcdonnell-wants-schools-to-restrict-tuitio-ar-1547668/

McDonnell’s Wife, Daughter Have Cameo In New Spielberg Flick
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnells-wife-daughter-have-cameo-in-new-spielberg-flick/2011/12/15/gIQAZre8vO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

Gillespie Eyeing Statewide Bid In '13?
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/gillespie-eyeing-statewide-bid-13

Republican Strategist, Pollster Considers Run For Lieutenant Governor
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/republican-strategist-pollster-considers-run-for-lieutenant-governor/2011/12/15/gIQAKhyjwO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

PPP Poll Shows Kaine Leading Allen
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/14270849505/ppp-poll-shows-kaine-leading-allen

Editorials:

State Pay: Fair Deals
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/dec/16/tdopin01-fair-deals-ar-1547403/

Daily Update: 12-15-11

Legislature:

Virginia Republicans To Push Pro-Gun Laws
Steve Contorno
Bristol Herald Courier
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/12/virginia-gop-push-pro-gun-laws/2004341?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

Virginia Uranium Company Lobbies Legislators
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-uranium-company-lobbies-legislators/2011/12/14/gIQAbuCxtO_blog.html

Study: Virginia Has Lost Nearly $600 Million Per Year By Not Raising Gas Tax
Jon Cawley
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/traffic/street-smart-blog/dp-gas-tax-study,0,614445.story

Local Legislators Differ On Setting Up Exchanges
Calvin Trice
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20111214/NEWS01/111214006/1002/rss

Governor:

McDonnell Proposes $230M For Colleges Through 2014
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_BUDGET_HIGHER_ED_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

UVA Officials Await Details As McDonnell Calls For More Higher Ed Funding
Ted Strong
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/dec/14/uva-officials-await-details-mcdonnell-calls-more-h-ar-1544778/

Gov. McDonnell Plans A 'down Payment' In College Funding
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/302405

McDonnell’s Asia Trade Mission Leads To Multi-Million Dollar Soybean Deal
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/asia-trade-mission-leads-to-multi-million-dollar-soybean-deal/2011/12/14/gIQAAkRJuO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

Poll Shows Gingrich, Allen, Cuccinelli Leading In Virginia GOP Primaries
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2011/12/poll-shows-gingrich-allen-cuccinelli-leading-in-virginia-gop-primaries.html

In the know:

VA Board Finalizes Rules To Allow Some Discrimination In Adoptions
Zinie Chen Sampson
Associated Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nws-wire-va--gay-adoption-20111214,0,2476603.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews+%28Daily+Press+-+Front+Page+News%29

Editorials:

Use Caution When Tempted To Alter Gun Laws
Daily Progress Editorial
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/dec/15/editorial-use-caution-when-tempted-alter-gun-laws-ar-1543771/

Daily Update: 12-14-11

Legislature:

Raising Gas Tax For Inflation Would Have Netted Millions
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/14/raising-gas-tax-for-inflation-would-have-netted-mi/

Va. Uranium Mining Report To Be Delivered
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/va-uranium-mining-report-be-delivered

McDonnell Says Safety Comes First On Uranium Mining
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/14/tdmet02-mcdonnell-says-safety-comes-first-on-urani-ar-1542145/

Herring Appointed House Democratic Whip
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/herring-appointed-house-democratic-whip/2011/12/13/gIQAJOiOsO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Governor:

Democrats: McDonnell Should Fund Transportation Without Taking Money From Other Services
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-call-on-mcdonnell-to-fund-transportation-without-taking-money-from-other-core-services/2011/12/13/gIQATNYHsO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Editorials:

Attorney General: Not Wyatt Earp
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/dec/14/tdopin01-not-wyatt-earp-ar-1541819/

A Twofer For Virginia Governors
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302341

OP-ED:

Schapiro: Executive Asks, 'is Uranium A Good Business?'
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/dec/14/tdmet01-schapiro-executive-asks-is-uranium-a-good--ar-1542121/

Legislature:

Democrats Want Longer Terms For Va. Governors
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-want-longer-terms-for-va-governors/2011/12/12/gIQA6x5BqO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

House Dems Want To Allow Governors To Succeed Themselves
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-governor-amendment-20111212,0,3923105.storyv

Some Farmers Want Tougher Eminent Domain Rules
Debra Mccown
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/dec/12/some-farmers-want-tougher-eminent-domain-rules-ar-1537040/

Two Judges In Region Face Bumpy Path To New Terms
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/two-judges-region-face-bumpy-path-new-terms

Commonwealth’s Economy:

JLARC Sounds Benefits Warning
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/dec/13/tdmain01-jlarc-sounds-benefits-warning-ar-1539512/

Politics/Elections:

VPAP: Spending In Va. Senate Races Rose 5 Percent
Brock Vergakis
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/vpap-spending-va-senate-races-rose-5-percent

Cuccinelli Goes Splat
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/14131339386/cuccinelli-goes-splat

Allen Launched Ad Attacking Kaine's Support Of Health Care Overhaul
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/14122027172/allen-launched-ad-attacking-kaines-support-of-health

Dems Launch Post-Debate Video Labeling Allen A "Big Spender"
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/14118761464/dems-launch-post-debate-video-labeling-allen-a-big

Editorials:

Virginia Transportation: Pay To Pave
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/dec/13/tdopin01-pay-to-pave-ar-1539119/

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Daily Update: 12-12-11

Legislature:

Judge To Rule Next Week In Case On Va. Senate Control
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/judge-to-rule-next-week-in-case-on-va-senate-control/2011/12/09/gIQAYsrViO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Uranium In Pittsylvania County: Buried Treasure Or Threat?
Laurence Hammack And Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/302279

Eminent Domain Changes Expected In General Assembly
Alicia Petska
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/dec/12/eminent-domain-changes-expected-general-assembly-ar-1538067/

For Some, Outer Space Is The Funeral Frontier
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/some-outer-space-funeral-frontier

Governor:

Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling To Be Virginia’s Part-Timer ‘Decider’
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginias-part-timer-decider/2011/11/23/gIQABYPflO_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia

McDonnell Signals The Depth Of His Support For Bolling
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-signals-the-depth-of-his-support-for-bolling/2011/12/09/gIQAUqDUiO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Virginia's Judge-Selection Process Criticized By Lt. Gov. Bolling
Ashley Kelly And Peter Dujardin
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-crimenotebook-1211-20111211,0,6858172.story

Questions Raised Over McDonnell’s Transportation Funding Proposals
Jon Cawley
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/traffic/dp-nws-transportation-conference-1209-20111209,0,543715.story

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Dominion Fee For Solar Users Drawing Heat
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/122011/12112011/670031

Politics/Elections:

Kaine, Allen Debate Draws Tea Party Protest
Todd Allen Wilson
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-shadplank-1210-20111209,0,7572234.story

Democrats Call On Frey To Resign To Run For Attorney General
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/democrats-call-on-frey-to-resign-to-run-for-attorney-general/2011/12/08/gIQAyH3xhO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

In the know:

Fresh Va. Tech Tragedy Renews Political Gun Debate
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/fresh-va-tech-tragedy-renews-political-gun-debate

Details Trickle Out In Shooting Of Tech Officer
Duncan Adams And Arielle Retting
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/302246

Editorials:

It’s More Than Virginia Techs’ Tragedy
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/its-more-than-virginia-techs-tragedy/2011/12/09/gIQAeBNQlO_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions

Virginia Roads: Hot Stuff
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/dec/12/tdopin01-hot-stuff-ar-1536705/

Daily Update: 12-9-11

Legislature:

Bill: Send Your Ashes To Space, Get A Tax Break
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/bill-send-your-ashes-space-get-tax-break

Ward Armstrong Ponders A Move — To Richmond
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/ward-armstrong-ponders-a-move--to-richmond/2011/12/08/gIQAUda4fO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Governor:

McDonnell Wants To Increase Portion Of Sales Tax Going To Roads
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/09/tdmain01-mcdonnell-wants-to-increase-portion-of-sa-ar-1531370/

McDonnell Proposes Spending More Money On Transportation
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-proposes-spending-more-money-on-transportation-but-without-raising-taxes/2011/12/08/gIQA9YzXfO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Lieutenant Governor Talks Job Creation In Manassas
Keith Walker
News Messenger
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/dec/08/lieutenant-governor-fields-questions-manassas-ar-1528507/

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli: Metrorail Could Hit Funding Snag
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/8/cuccinelli-metrorail-could-hit-funding-snag/

Cuccinelli, A Future Gubernatorial Rival, Defends Bolling In Lawsuit
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-a-future-gubernatorial-rival-defends-bolling-in-lawsuit/2011/12/06/gIQATCdBfO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

Va. Senate Battle Produces More Million-Dollar Races
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/va-senate-battle-produces-more-million-dollar-races/2011/12/08/gIQA3cyMgO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Armstrong-Poindexter Contest Cost $2.4 Million
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/09/tdmet01-armstrong-poindexter-contest-cost-24-milli-ar-1531374/

Local State Senate Race Topped $1.5 Million
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/dec/08/local-state-senate-race-topped-15-million-ar-1531212/

Marshall Goes After Kaine On Abortion Issue In Debate
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/13927903992/marshall-goes-after-kaine-on-abortion-issue-in-debate

Third Party Cease Fire In U.s. Senate Race? Don't Hold Your Breath.
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/13936637715/third-party-cease-fire-in-u-s-senate-race-dont-hold

Kaine: Macaca Still Matters
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/kaine-macaca-still-matters/2011/12/08/gIQAXCKgfO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

In the know:

Campus Seeks Answers After Tech Officer Killed
Mike Gangloff
Roanoke Times
www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/302166

Campus Seeks Answers After Tech Officer Killed
Zinie Chen Sampson
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_VATECH_OFFICER_KILLED_VAOL-?SITE=VAPET&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Virginia Tech Police Officer, Gunman Killed
Daniel De Vise
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/virginia-tech-police-officer-gunman-killed/2011/12/08/gIQAsM4YgO_story.html?hpid=z1

Editorials:

Half-Measures On Virginia’s Transportation Crisis
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/half-measures-on-virginias-transportation-crisis/2011/12/08/gIQA2v8XgO_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions

Legislature:

Another 20-20 Senate Tie: Virginians Vs. Come-Heres
VPAP.ORG Updates
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/902

Could Vote On Uranium Mining Be Set Back A Year?
Rex Springston
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/08/tdmet01-could-vote-on-uranium-mining-be-set-back-a-ar-1528464/

Sen. Bill Stanley Wants Time To Review Mining Studies
Tara Bozick
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/dec/07/sen-bill-stanley-wants-time-review-mining-studies-ar-1527953/

Pittsylvania County Won't Ask Legislature To Delay Mining Decision
John Crane
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/dec/07/pittsylvania-county-wont-ask-legislature-delay-min-ar-1528133/

Governor:

School Funding Top Issue For The General Assembly
Tiffany Holland
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/dec/07/school-funding-top-issue-next-years-legislators-ar-1528286/

McDonnell Says K-12 Funding Will Increase
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/08/tdmet03-mcdonnell-says-k-12-funding-will-increase-ar-1528456/

McDonnell Says Va. School Funding Will Rise
Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-says-va-school-funding-will-rise/2011/12/07/gIQAvUipcO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

McDonnell: If Health Insurance Mandate Stands, Va. Should Run Exchange
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/08/tdmain01-mcdonnell-if-health-insurance-mandate-sta-ar-1528480/

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli Says He Has No Plans To Weigh In On 2012 Primaries
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-says-he-has-no-plans-to-weigh-in-on-us-senate-presidential-primaries/2011/12/05/gIQAvYFDcO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

Fairfax Clerk John Frey Announces Run For Virginia Attorney General
Tom Jackman
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-state-of-nova/post/fairfax-clerk-john-frey-announces-run-for-virginia-attorney-general/2011/12/07/gIQAIs6lcO_blog.html?wprss=the-state-of-nova

Allen And Kaine Square Off In First Senate Race Debate
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=31242

Obama Looms Large In Allen-Kaine Debate
Anita Kumar And Laura Vozzella
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/obama-looms-large-in-first-debate-between-va-senate-candidates-george-allen-timothy-kaine/2011/12/06/gIQAChkrdO_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia

Kaine, Allen Spar Over Obama In Va. Debate
Steve Contorno
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/12/kaine-allen-spar-over-obama-va-debate/1983796?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

Editorials:

The Two Faces Of Ken Cuccinelli
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/cuccinelli-needs-to-resign-as-va-attorney-general/2011/12/02/gIQAKS7ZdO_story.html

Daily Update: 12-7-11

Legislature:

Seniority Starts With The Luck Of The Draw
Vpap.org Updates
http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/899

Study Firm Lays Out Uranium Mining Scenarios In Chatham
Tara Bozick
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/dec/06/study-firm-lays-out-uranium-mining-scenarios-ar-1525482/

Lynchburg's New Legislators Discuss Priorities
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/dec/06/lynchburgs-new-legislators-discuss-priorities-ar-1525573/

Governor:

Governor's Transportation Conference In Hampton Roads This Week
Jon Cawley
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/traffic/dp-nws-transportation-conference-20111206,0,5473023.story

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli Refuses To Respond To Bolling’s ‘Personal Attacks’
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-refuses-to-respond-to-bollings-personal-attacks/2011/12/05/gIQA4t4FZO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Politics/Elections:

Bell Chimes In For AG Race
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/bell-chimes-ag-race

Kaine Campaign Won’t Rule Out Invoking ‘Macaca Moment’ Against Allen
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/kaine-campaign-wont-rule-out-invoking-macaca-moment-against-allen/2011/12/06/gIQAlgwuZO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

It’s Kaine Vs. Allen Ahead Of Virginia Primaries
David Sherfinski
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/6/its-kaine-vs-allen-ahead-of-virginia-primaries/

McDonnell, Bolling To Appear At Romney Fundraiser
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/mcdonnell-bolling-appear-romney-fundraiser

Plans For Va. Beach-Based Conservative Pac Take Shape
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/plans-va-beachbased-conservative-pac-take-shape

York Pac Fined Following Election Complaint
Amanda Kerr Virginia Gazette
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/york-county/dp-nws-york-election-pac-complaints-1203-20111206,0,6565906.story

Botetourt County Man Indicted On Charge Of Election Fraud
Duncan Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/302053

Editorials:

Politics All Over Again
Martinsville Bulletin Editorial
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=31192

McDonnell Must Keep His Promise To Autistic Children
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302036

Virginia Pays State Workers Poorly
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302035

OP-ED:

Schapiro: Bolling — Politician As Victim
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/dec/07/tdmet01-schapiro-bolling-politician-as-victim-ar-1525537/

Daily Update: 12-6-11

Legislature:

Delegate Seeks Placeholder Bill For Health Insurance Exchange
Michael Martz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/special_section/virginia-politics/2011/dec/06/tdmain01-delegate-seeks-placeholder-bill-for-healt-ar-1516376/

Dems File Suit To Halt GOP Va. Senate Takeover
Bob Lewis
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/dems-file-suit-halt-gop-va-senate-takeover

Governor:

McDonnell To Hold Charter School Event
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/13783383065/mcdonnell-to-hold-charter-school-event

Commonwealth’s Economy:

Va. Mail Centers Could Close Under USPS Plan
John Reid Blackwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/news/2011/dec/06/tdmain01-va-mail-centers-could-close-under-usps-pl-ar-1516379/

Report: Wallops Spaceport Needs State $$
Cory Nealon
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/hampton/dp-nws-deadrise-1206-20111205,0,6539703.story

Politics/Elections:

Bolling: Expect A “Spirited Debate” For Governor In 2013
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/bolling-expect-a-spirited-debate-for-governor-in-2013/2011/12/04/gIQAPyfwVO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Bolling Says Cuccinelli's Bid For Governor Is Bad For GOP
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/06/tdmain01-bolling-says-cuccinellis-bid-for-governor-ar-1516375/

Dan River Region Legislators Aren't Focused On Republican Split
Tiffany Holland
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/dec/05/dan-river-region-legislators-arent-focused-republi-ar-1516157/

Allen, Kaine Debate Could Shape Their Strategies
Anita Kumar And Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/2011/11/29/gIQAYeWzXO_story.html

Virginia GOP Launches Coordinated Campaign For 2012
Anita Kumar
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-gop-launches-coordinated-campaign-for-2012/2011/12/05/gIQA5vXLWO_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Transportation:

Second Midtown Tunnel Coming - As Well As Tolls
Debbie Messina
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/12/second-midtown-tunnel-coming-well-tolls

VRE Sets On-Time Record
Scott Shenk
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/122011/12062011/669045

Editorials:

Transportation: Secondary Thoughts
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/dec/06/tdopin01-secondary-thoughts-ar-1516079/