The following are articles posted January 10, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.
Click on the addresses for a link to the text.
Legislature:
Lawmakers Aim to Improve the Budget Process
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-lawmakers-aim-to-improve-the-budget-process--by-following-the-rules-already-in-place/2012/01/09/gIQAOWPTmP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
7 Players To Watch In Virginia’s 2012 General Assembly
By ANITA KUMAR AND LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/players-to-watch-in-virginias-2012-general-assembly-session/2011/12/09/gIQAhnrtcP_story.html
Ramadan Plans To Take Pay Cut In General Assembly
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_76385568-3af3-11e1-a376-0019bb2963f4.html
Business Groups Seek Tax Policy Changes At General Assembly
By JOHN REID BLACKWELL
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/virginia-politics/2012/jan/10/tdmain01-business-groups-seek-tax-policy-changes-a-ar-1599575/
Governor:
McDonnell Urges Rivals Bolling And Cuccinelli To Talk
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-urges-rivals-bolling-and-cuccinelli-to-talk/2012/01/08/gIQAkTkMlP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell, GOP Prepare For Big Push In Legislature
By ANITA KUMAR AND LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/mcdonnell-republicans-gear-up-for-legislative-session/2012/01/05/gIQAy6LcmP_story.html?wprss=rss_virginia
McDonnell Urges Overhaul Of Teacher, Principal Contracts
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/10/tdmain04-mcdonnell-urges-overhaul-of-teacher-princ-ar-1599583/
McDonnell Reverses Stance On Starting School Before Labor Day
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/303314
McDonnell Will Travel To Europe And Asia This Year
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-will-travel-to-europe-and-asia-this-year/2012/01/08/gIQA4QfjlP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Politics/Elections:
Judge In Gov. Perry’s Lawsuit Delays Absentee Ballots
By LARRY O'DELL
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/judge-gov-perrys-lawsuit-delays-absentee-ballots
Allen Raised Nearly $1.1M In 4th Quarter
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/10/tdmet01-allen-raised-nearly-11m-in-4th-quarter-ar-1599617/
Allen To Pick Up Endorsements In Chesapeake
By BILL BARTEL
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/allen-pick-endorsements-chesapeake
Republicans Hammer On Kaine For Former Job
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15576227301/republicans-hammer-on-kaine-for-former-job
Congress:
Warner Shoots Hoops With Bogues In New Delhi
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15577284178/warner-shoots-hoops-with-bogues-in-new-delh
Editorials:
Guns: Not Sure As Shootin’
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/10/tdopin01-not-sure-as-shootin-ar-1599083/
Partisan Politics: Pledge Drives
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/10/tdopin01-pledge-drives-ar-1599092/
Welcome to the Virginia House of Delegates Daily Update! Each day a new update will be posted with a collection of articles from state and nationwide newspapers and media outlets concerning the government and politics of Virginia. Feel free to post replies and comments.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Daily Update - Monday, January 9, 2012
The following are articles posted January 9, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.
Click on the addresses for a link to the text.
Legislature:
Money Dominates Session, But Some Bills Entertain
By BOB LEWIS
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/money-dominate-legislative-sessions-some-bills-entertain
Big Question For Lawmakers: What To Do With Uranium
By JULIAN WALKER AND SCOTT HARPER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/big-question-lawmakers-what-do-uranium
McDonnell Appoints Janis To $100,000-A-Year Post
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/06/3/mcdonnell-appoints-janis-100000-year-post-ar-1592611/
Retiring Sen. Wampler Recalls Legacy Of Bipartisanship
By DAVID MCGEE
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/jan/08/retiring-sen-wampler-recalls-legacy-bipartisanship-ar-1595013/
Senate’s Party Split Has Lawmakers Sweating Even The Small Stuff
By LAURA VOZZELLA AND ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginia-senates-party-split-has-lawmakers-sweating-even-the-small-stuff/2012/01/06/gIQAMaKxhP_story.html
Virginia GOP To Test Strength
By CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01082012/675469
The Senate’s First Issue: Who’s In Charge?
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-g.a.-2012-session-preview-20120107,0,403524.story
Governor:
McDonnell Intends To Launch ‘Big Ideas’
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/303247
McDonnell, Legislators Head To The Big Apple To Make Pitch To Bond Agencies
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-legislators-head-to-the-big-apple-to-make-pitch-to-bond-agencies/2012/01/05/gIQAyWbmeP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
State Legislatures Open Wednesday
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2012/01/state-legislatures-open-wednesday/2070461?utm_source=feedburnerdcexaminer/Virginia-News&utm_medium=feedVirginia+News&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Virginia-News+(Virginia+News)${distribu&utm_content=${distributionCha
New Faces Will Serve Roanoke Region In State Legislature
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/303246
Locals Ask Lawmakers To Give Them Fair Share Of State Budget Work
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-state-budget-hearing-20120106,0,7814991.story
Politics/Elections:
Redistricting Could Hinder Hopefuls
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/07/tdmain01-redistricting-could-hinder-hopefuls-ar-1593543/
Kaine, Allen Offer Dueling Economic Messages
By BEN PERSHING
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/kaine-allen-offer-dueling-economic-messages/2012/01/06/gIQACSidfP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Radtke Calls On State Leader To Clarify Ballot Rules
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15400216688/radtke-calls-on-state-leaders-to-clarify-ballot-rules
Virginia Tea Parties Maneuver To Beat Allen
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2012/01/va-tea-partiers-maneuver-beat-allen/2070306?utm_source=feedburnerdcexaminer/Virginia-News&utm_medium=feedVirginia+News&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Virginia-News+(Virginia+News)${distribu&utm_content=${distributionCha
Michelle Obama To Attend Charlottesville-Area Fundraiser Next Week
By STAFF
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jan/06/michelle-obama-attend-local-fund-raiser-next-week-ar-1593253/
Virginia Other:
Gun Sales In Virginia, U.S., Surge To Record High In 2011
By MARK BOWES
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/08/tdmain01-gun-sales-in-virginia-us-surge-to-record--ar-1595291/?sc_cid=RTD-NEWS-7amDlyNews
UVA Professor’s Study Says Community College Students Lack Mental Health Services
By SAMANTHA KOON
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jan/07/uva-professors-study-says-community-college-studen-ar-1594958/
Editorials:
Session Overview: The Assembly
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/08/tdopin01-the-assembly-ar-1593407/
Lieutenant Governor: Breaking Ties
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/08/tdopin01-breaking-ties-ar-1593404/
OP-ED:
Schapiro: The Beginning Of The End For McDonnell
By JEFF E. SCHAPIRO
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/columnists-blogs/2012/jan/08/tdmet01-schapiro-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-mcdo-ar-1595255/
Politifact: McDonnell Says He’s Proposed Record Contribution To State Pension
By SEAN GORMAN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/statements/2012/jan/06/bob-mcdonnell/gov-bob-mcdonnell-says-hes-proposed-record-contrib/
Click on the addresses for a link to the text.
Legislature:
Money Dominates Session, But Some Bills Entertain
By BOB LEWIS
Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/money-dominate-legislative-sessions-some-bills-entertain
Big Question For Lawmakers: What To Do With Uranium
By JULIAN WALKER AND SCOTT HARPER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/big-question-lawmakers-what-do-uranium
McDonnell Appoints Janis To $100,000-A-Year Post
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/06/3/mcdonnell-appoints-janis-100000-year-post-ar-1592611/
Retiring Sen. Wampler Recalls Legacy Of Bipartisanship
By DAVID MCGEE
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/jan/08/retiring-sen-wampler-recalls-legacy-bipartisanship-ar-1595013/
Senate’s Party Split Has Lawmakers Sweating Even The Small Stuff
By LAURA VOZZELLA AND ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginia-senates-party-split-has-lawmakers-sweating-even-the-small-stuff/2012/01/06/gIQAMaKxhP_story.html
Virginia GOP To Test Strength
By CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01082012/675469
The Senate’s First Issue: Who’s In Charge?
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-g.a.-2012-session-preview-20120107,0,403524.story
Governor:
McDonnell Intends To Launch ‘Big Ideas’
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/303247
McDonnell, Legislators Head To The Big Apple To Make Pitch To Bond Agencies
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-legislators-head-to-the-big-apple-to-make-pitch-to-bond-agencies/2012/01/05/gIQAyWbmeP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
State Legislatures Open Wednesday
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2012/01/state-legislatures-open-wednesday/2070461?utm_source=feedburnerdcexaminer/Virginia-News&utm_medium=feedVirginia+News&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Virginia-News+(Virginia+News)${distribu&utm_content=${distributionCha
New Faces Will Serve Roanoke Region In State Legislature
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/303246
Locals Ask Lawmakers To Give Them Fair Share Of State Budget Work
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-state-budget-hearing-20120106,0,7814991.story
Politics/Elections:
Redistricting Could Hinder Hopefuls
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/07/tdmain01-redistricting-could-hinder-hopefuls-ar-1593543/
Kaine, Allen Offer Dueling Economic Messages
By BEN PERSHING
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/kaine-allen-offer-dueling-economic-messages/2012/01/06/gIQACSidfP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Radtke Calls On State Leader To Clarify Ballot Rules
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15400216688/radtke-calls-on-state-leaders-to-clarify-ballot-rules
Virginia Tea Parties Maneuver To Beat Allen
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2012/01/va-tea-partiers-maneuver-beat-allen/2070306?utm_source=feedburnerdcexaminer/Virginia-News&utm_medium=feedVirginia+News&utm_campaign=Feed:+dcexaminer/Virginia-News+(Virginia+News)${distribu&utm_content=${distributionCha
Michelle Obama To Attend Charlottesville-Area Fundraiser Next Week
By STAFF
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jan/06/michelle-obama-attend-local-fund-raiser-next-week-ar-1593253/
Virginia Other:
Gun Sales In Virginia, U.S., Surge To Record High In 2011
By MARK BOWES
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/08/tdmain01-gun-sales-in-virginia-us-surge-to-record--ar-1595291/?sc_cid=RTD-NEWS-7amDlyNews
UVA Professor’s Study Says Community College Students Lack Mental Health Services
By SAMANTHA KOON
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jan/07/uva-professors-study-says-community-college-studen-ar-1594958/
Editorials:
Session Overview: The Assembly
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/08/tdopin01-the-assembly-ar-1593407/
Lieutenant Governor: Breaking Ties
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/08/tdopin01-breaking-ties-ar-1593404/
OP-ED:
Schapiro: The Beginning Of The End For McDonnell
By JEFF E. SCHAPIRO
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/columnists-blogs/2012/jan/08/tdmet01-schapiro-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-mcdo-ar-1595255/
Politifact: McDonnell Says He’s Proposed Record Contribution To State Pension
By SEAN GORMAN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/statements/2012/jan/06/bob-mcdonnell/gov-bob-mcdonnell-says-hes-proposed-record-contrib/
Friday, January 6, 2012
Daily Update - Friday, January 6, 2012
The following are articles posted January 6, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.
Click on the addresses for a link to the text.
Legislature:
Bolling Seeks Dismissal Of Senate Control Lawsuit
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2012/01/bolling-seeks-dismissal-of-senate-control-lawsuit.html
Spice Makers Stay Step Ahead Of Law In Virginia
By JUSTIN JOUVENAL
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/spice-makers-alter-recipes-to-sidestep-state-laws-banning-synthetic-marijuana/2011/11/30/gIQA6gpHNP_story.html
Governor:
McDonnell Unveils Energy Agenda
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-unveils-energy-agenda/2012/01/05/gIQAWe2PdP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Nets Record Haul For GOP Governors
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/5/mcdonnell-nets-record-haul-for-gop-governors/
Cuccinelli Issues Prayer Opinion
By CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01062012/675254
Politics/Elections:
VA. GOP To Drop Loyalty Oath
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/06/tdmain01-va-gop-urged-to-drop-loyalty-oath-ar-1590753/
Virginia Democrats Name Keren Charles Dongo Leader of 2012 Election Efforts
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-democrats-name-keren-charles-dongo-leader-of-2012-election-efforts/2012/01/05/gIQAbbw6cP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Allen Campaign Unveils ‘Sportmen For Allen’
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2012/01/allen-campaign-unveils-sportsmen-for-allen.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Children/Education:
Fewer Virginia Schools Receive Honors From State
By LISA GARTNER
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/education/2012/01/fewer-va-schools-receive-honors-state/2066031?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
Congress:
Cantor, Warner Leading Groups Overseas Next Week
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15363597874/cantor-warner-leading-groups-overseas-next-week
Cantor Visits Students At Hanover School
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2012/jan/06/tdmet02-cantor-visits-students-at-hanover-school-ar-1590736/
Virginia Other:
Associated Press
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/05/virginia-hailed-top-10-wine-destination-ar-1589027/
Local:
Loundon Delegations Hears From Residents Ahead of 2012 Session
By ERIKA JACOBSON MOORE
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_b86a39fe-37c1-11e1-b322-0019bb2963f4.html
Editorials:
Bill Bolling’s Sensible Restraint On Breaking Ties
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/bill-bollings-sensible-restraint-on-breaking-ties/2012/01/04/gIQAt4FidP_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions
Bolling Dabbles In The Law
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/303156
No Parole: Allen was Right
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/06/tdopin01-allen-was-right-ar-1590372/
Click on the addresses for a link to the text.
Legislature:
Bolling Seeks Dismissal Of Senate Control Lawsuit
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2012/01/bolling-seeks-dismissal-of-senate-control-lawsuit.html
Spice Makers Stay Step Ahead Of Law In Virginia
By JUSTIN JOUVENAL
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/spice-makers-alter-recipes-to-sidestep-state-laws-banning-synthetic-marijuana/2011/11/30/gIQA6gpHNP_story.html
Governor:
McDonnell Unveils Energy Agenda
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-unveils-energy-agenda/2012/01/05/gIQAWe2PdP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Nets Record Haul For GOP Governors
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/5/mcdonnell-nets-record-haul-for-gop-governors/
Cuccinelli Issues Prayer Opinion
By CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01062012/675254
Politics/Elections:
VA. GOP To Drop Loyalty Oath
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/06/tdmain01-va-gop-urged-to-drop-loyalty-oath-ar-1590753/
Virginia Democrats Name Keren Charles Dongo Leader of 2012 Election Efforts
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-democrats-name-keren-charles-dongo-leader-of-2012-election-efforts/2012/01/05/gIQAbbw6cP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Allen Campaign Unveils ‘Sportmen For Allen’
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2012/01/allen-campaign-unveils-sportsmen-for-allen.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fdailypress%2Fthe_shad_plank+%28The+Shad+Plank%29
Children/Education:
Fewer Virginia Schools Receive Honors From State
By LISA GARTNER
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/education/2012/01/fewer-va-schools-receive-honors-state/2066031?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
Congress:
Cantor, Warner Leading Groups Overseas Next Week
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15363597874/cantor-warner-leading-groups-overseas-next-week
Cantor Visits Students At Hanover School
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2012/jan/06/tdmet02-cantor-visits-students-at-hanover-school-ar-1590736/
Virginia Other:
Associated Press
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/05/virginia-hailed-top-10-wine-destination-ar-1589027/
Local:
Loundon Delegations Hears From Residents Ahead of 2012 Session
By ERIKA JACOBSON MOORE
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_b86a39fe-37c1-11e1-b322-0019bb2963f4.html
Editorials:
Bill Bolling’s Sensible Restraint On Breaking Ties
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/bill-bollings-sensible-restraint-on-breaking-ties/2012/01/04/gIQAt4FidP_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions
Bolling Dabbles In The Law
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/303156
No Parole: Allen was Right
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/06/tdopin01-allen-was-right-ar-1590372/
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Daily Update - Thursday, January 5, 2012
The following are articles posted January 5, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.
Click on the addresses for a link to the text.
Legislature:
Cuccinelli Asks Court To Toss Lawsuit Disputing Bolling’s Power
By JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/cuccinelli-asks-court-toss-lawsuit-disputing-bollings-power
Assembly Bill Calls For $800,000 For Innocent Man
By FRANK GREEN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/05/assembly-bill-calls-800000-innocent-man-ar-1588169/
Wampler Regards New Job As ‘Great Challenge’
By DAVID MCGEE
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/jan/04/wampler-regards-new-job-great-challenge-ar-1585136/
Valley Legislators Get Input, Offer Take On McDonnell Budget
By BOB STUART
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/jan/04/valley-legislators-get-input-offer-take-mcdonnell--ar-1585141/
Governor:
McDonnell Unveils Economic Development Package
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-unveils-economic-development-package/2012/01/04/gIQABIevaP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Defends Bond Rating
By CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01052012/675038
McDonnell To Attend Town Hall In Charleston
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15293444508/mcdonnell-to-attend-town-hall-in-charleston
Online Petition Started To Draft Gov. McDonnell Into Presidential Race
By LIZ ESSLEY
Washington Examiner
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/online-petition-started-to-draft-va-gov-bob-mcdonnell-into-presidential-race/2012/01/03/gIQAM0ILaP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Politics/Elections:
Cuccinelli Revved Up To Race McAuliffe For Virginia Governor
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-revved-up-to-race-mcauliffe-for-virginia-governor/2012/01/04/gIQAxqtWaP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Blind Trust: Partisan Candidates In Virginia Are Not Required To Have Ballot Petitions Certified
By MICHAEL LEE POPE
Connection Newspapers
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=356921&paper=59&cat=104
Del. Bob Marshall Eyeing U.S. Senate Run
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/capital-land/2012/01/va-del-marshall-eying-us-senate-run/2057566
Gingrich, Santorum And Huntsman Join Perry Suit Over VA. GOP Primary Ballot
By FRANK GREEN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2012/jan/04/1/tdmain03-va-elections-board-mullins-ask-judge-to-d-ar-1585313/
McDonnell Knocks Perry’s Primary Lawsuit
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/article/mcdonnell-knocks-perrys-primary-lawsuit/293121
Tim Kaine Rounds Out Senate Campaign Staff
By BEN PERSHING
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/tim-kaine-rounds-out-senate-campaign-staff/2012/01/04/gIQAFVhAbP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
First Lady To Appear At Richmond Event
By STAFF
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/05/tdmet02-first-lady-to-appear-at-richmond-event-ar-1588043/
Virginia Other:
Kiplinger’s:UVA Among Best-Value Public Colleges
By STAFF
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jan/04/kiplingers-uva-among-best-value-public-colleges-ar-1587859/
Loudon Supervisors Reset Priority List For Assembly Session
By ERIKA JACOBSON MOORE
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/general_assembly/article_9d23fa8a-36eb-11e1-9374-001871e3ce6c.html
Editorials:
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/oath-not-worth-swearing
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/303104
Click on the addresses for a link to the text.
Legislature:
Cuccinelli Asks Court To Toss Lawsuit Disputing Bolling’s Power
By JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/cuccinelli-asks-court-toss-lawsuit-disputing-bollings-power
Assembly Bill Calls For $800,000 For Innocent Man
By FRANK GREEN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/05/assembly-bill-calls-800000-innocent-man-ar-1588169/
Wampler Regards New Job As ‘Great Challenge’
By DAVID MCGEE
Bristol Herald Courier
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/jan/04/wampler-regards-new-job-great-challenge-ar-1585136/
Valley Legislators Get Input, Offer Take On McDonnell Budget
By BOB STUART
News Virginian
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/jan/04/valley-legislators-get-input-offer-take-mcdonnell--ar-1585141/
Governor:
McDonnell Unveils Economic Development Package
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/mcdonnell-unveils-economic-development-package/2012/01/04/gIQABIevaP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
McDonnell Defends Bond Rating
By CHELYEN DAVIS
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01052012/675038
McDonnell To Attend Town Hall In Charleston
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15293444508/mcdonnell-to-attend-town-hall-in-charleston
Online Petition Started To Draft Gov. McDonnell Into Presidential Race
By LIZ ESSLEY
Washington Examiner
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/online-petition-started-to-draft-va-gov-bob-mcdonnell-into-presidential-race/2012/01/03/gIQAM0ILaP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Politics/Elections:
Cuccinelli Revved Up To Race McAuliffe For Virginia Governor
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-revved-up-to-race-mcauliffe-for-virginia-governor/2012/01/04/gIQAxqtWaP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Blind Trust: Partisan Candidates In Virginia Are Not Required To Have Ballot Petitions Certified
By MICHAEL LEE POPE
Connection Newspapers
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=356921&paper=59&cat=104
Del. Bob Marshall Eyeing U.S. Senate Run
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/capital-land/2012/01/va-del-marshall-eying-us-senate-run/2057566
Gingrich, Santorum And Huntsman Join Perry Suit Over VA. GOP Primary Ballot
By FRANK GREEN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2012/jan/04/1/tdmain03-va-elections-board-mullins-ask-judge-to-d-ar-1585313/
McDonnell Knocks Perry’s Primary Lawsuit
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/article/mcdonnell-knocks-perrys-primary-lawsuit/293121
Tim Kaine Rounds Out Senate Campaign Staff
By BEN PERSHING
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/tim-kaine-rounds-out-senate-campaign-staff/2012/01/04/gIQAFVhAbP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
First Lady To Appear At Richmond Event
By STAFF
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/05/tdmet02-first-lady-to-appear-at-richmond-event-ar-1588043/
Virginia Other:
Kiplinger’s:UVA Among Best-Value Public Colleges
By STAFF
Daily Progress
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jan/04/kiplingers-uva-among-best-value-public-colleges-ar-1587859/
Loudon Supervisors Reset Priority List For Assembly Session
By ERIKA JACOBSON MOORE
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/general_assembly/article_9d23fa8a-36eb-11e1-9374-001871e3ce6c.html
Editorials:
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/oath-not-worth-swearing
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/303104
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Daily Update - Wednesday, January 4, 2012
The following are articles posted January 4, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.
Click on the addresses for a link to the text.
Legislature:
My Tie-Breaking Vote Is Limited, VA. Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginias-lieutenant-governor-tells-senators-his-tie-breaking-vote-is-limited/2012/01/03/gIQAbzz6YP_story.html
5 Southside Legislators: Keep VA. Uranium Mining Ban In ‘12
By STEVE SZKOTAK
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_URANUIM_MINING_VAOL-?SITE=VANOV&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
William Wampler Picked To Lead New College Institute
By DUNCAN ADAMS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/303068
Valley Lawmakers Preview State Gov’t Issues
By CALVIN TRICE
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120104/NEWS01/201040333/1002/rss
Family Foundation Outlines Legislative Agenda
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15251178688/family-foundation-outlines-legislative-agenda
Governor:
McDonnell Cautious On Campus Firearm Ban
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/303081
Cuccinelli Attests He Can Defend Ballot Law He Wanted Changed
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/3/cuccinelli-attests-he-can-defend-ballot-law-he-wan/
Politics/Elections:
Virginia Republicans To Revisit Loyalty Oath
By JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/virginia-republicans-revisit-loyalty-oath
Marshall Eyes U.S. Senate Run From Virginia
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/3/marshall-eyes-us-senate-run-virginia/
McDonnell Would Consider Future Ballot Access Changes
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/03/mcdonnell-would-consider-future-ballot-access-chan-ar-1584352/
Cuccinelli’s About-Face On Ballot Access Draws Backhanded Praise
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinellis-about-face-on-ballot-access-draws-backhanded-praise/2012/01/03/gIQAkmMpYP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Motion Seek Dismissal Of Perry Primary Ballot Lawsuit
By FRANK GREEN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/04/1/tdmain03-va-elections-board-mullins-ask-judge-to-d-ar-1585313/
Obama Campaign Names Don Mark Virginia Political Director
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/obama-campaign-names-virginia-political-director/2012/01/02/gIQAtvo5XP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Ron Paul’s VA. Campaign Office Opening
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15244775461/ron-pauls-va-campaign-office-opening-today
Virginia Other:
Va Business Magazine
http://www.virginiabusiness.com/index.php/news/article/scc-allows-26.1-million-appalachian-power-rate-adjustment/316030/
Congress:
Gerry Connolly Is Not A Fan Of The Iowa Caucus
By BEN PERSHING
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/gerry-connolly-is-not-a-fan-of-the-iowa-caucus/2012/01/03/gIQAundnYP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Cantor Shows Softer Side on ’60 Minutes’ His Aide, Not So Much
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cantor-shows-softer-side-on-60-minutes--his-aide-not-so-much/2012/01/03/gIQAYEI0YP_blog.html
Editorials:
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/04/tdopin01-preposterous-ar-1584862/
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/primary-system-works-just-fine
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-ballot-editorial-0103-20120102,0,3955064.story
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-methdatabase-0104-20120103,0,7849246.story
Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2012/012012/01042012/674434
Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2012/012012/01032012/673592
OP-ED
Schapiro: Bolling Wins One - Finally
By JEFF E. SCHAPIRO
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/04/tdmet01-schapiro-bolling-wins-one-finally-ar-1585318/
Click on the addresses for a link to the text.
Legislature:
My Tie-Breaking Vote Is Limited, VA. Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginias-lieutenant-governor-tells-senators-his-tie-breaking-vote-is-limited/2012/01/03/gIQAbzz6YP_story.html
5 Southside Legislators: Keep VA. Uranium Mining Ban In ‘12
By STEVE SZKOTAK
Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_URANUIM_MINING_VAOL-?SITE=VANOV&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
William Wampler Picked To Lead New College Institute
By DUNCAN ADAMS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/303068
Valley Lawmakers Preview State Gov’t Issues
By CALVIN TRICE
News Leader
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120104/NEWS01/201040333/1002/rss
Family Foundation Outlines Legislative Agenda
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15251178688/family-foundation-outlines-legislative-agenda
Governor:
McDonnell Cautious On Campus Firearm Ban
By MICHAEL SLUSS
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/303081
Cuccinelli Attests He Can Defend Ballot Law He Wanted Changed
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/3/cuccinelli-attests-he-can-defend-ballot-law-he-wan/
Politics/Elections:
Virginia Republicans To Revisit Loyalty Oath
By JULIAN WALKER
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/virginia-republicans-revisit-loyalty-oath
Marshall Eyes U.S. Senate Run From Virginia
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/3/marshall-eyes-us-senate-run-virginia/
McDonnell Would Consider Future Ballot Access Changes
By OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/03/mcdonnell-would-consider-future-ballot-access-chan-ar-1584352/
Cuccinelli’s About-Face On Ballot Access Draws Backhanded Praise
By LAURA VOZZELLA
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinellis-about-face-on-ballot-access-draws-backhanded-praise/2012/01/03/gIQAkmMpYP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Motion Seek Dismissal Of Perry Primary Ballot Lawsuit
By FRANK GREEN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/04/1/tdmain03-va-elections-board-mullins-ask-judge-to-d-ar-1585313/
Obama Campaign Names Don Mark Virginia Political Director
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/obama-campaign-names-virginia-political-director/2012/01/02/gIQAtvo5XP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Ron Paul’s VA. Campaign Office Opening
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/15244775461/ron-pauls-va-campaign-office-opening-today
Virginia Other:
Va Business Magazine
http://www.virginiabusiness.com/index.php/news/article/scc-allows-26.1-million-appalachian-power-rate-adjustment/316030/
Congress:
Gerry Connolly Is Not A Fan Of The Iowa Caucus
By BEN PERSHING
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/gerry-connolly-is-not-a-fan-of-the-iowa-caucus/2012/01/03/gIQAundnYP_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics
Cantor Shows Softer Side on ’60 Minutes’ His Aide, Not So Much
By ANITA KUMAR
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cantor-shows-softer-side-on-60-minutes--his-aide-not-so-much/2012/01/03/gIQAYEI0YP_blog.html
Editorials:
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2012/jan/04/tdopin01-preposterous-ar-1584862/
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/primary-system-works-just-fine
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-ballot-editorial-0103-20120102,0,3955064.story
Daily Press Editorial
http://www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-edt-methdatabase-0104-20120103,0,7849246.story
Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2012/012012/01042012/674434
Free Lance-Star Editorial
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2012/012012/01032012/673592
OP-ED
Schapiro: Bolling Wins One - Finally
By JEFF E. SCHAPIRO
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jan/04/tdmet01-schapiro-bolling-wins-one-finally-ar-1585318/
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Daily Update - Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The following are articles posted January 3, 2012 concerning the government and politics of Virginia.
Click on the addresses for a link to the text.
Legislature:
Conservative Group Scrutinized
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/03/tdmet01-conservative-group-scrutinized-ar-1582946/
General Assemly To Weigh Pros, Cons Of Uranium Mining
By JESSICA SABBATH
Va Business Magazine
http://www.virginiabusiness.com/index.php/news/article/a-turn-in-the-road-general-assembly-to-weigh-pros-cons-of-uranium-mining/315890/
VA. House GOP Expecting Lawsuit On Congressional Redistricting
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/capital-land/2012/01/va-house-gop-expecting-lawsuit-congressional-redistricting/2054201?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
Eyes Turn To Virginia As State Weighs Voter ID Law
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/2/eyes-turn-to-virginia-as-state-weighs-voter-id-law/
Del. Yancey Hopes To Follow In Oder’s Footsteps
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nws-evg-del-david-yancey-profile-20111228,0,6980234.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews+%28Daily+Press+-+Front+Page+News%29
Politics/Elections:
GOP Criticized On Signatures For VA Primary
By ANDREW CAIN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/03/tdmain01-gop-criticized-on-signatures-for-va-prima-ar-1582963/
Washington & Lee Mock Convention Predicts Romney To Win Iowa Caucuses
By ERIN BARNETT
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2012/jan/02/mitt-romney-predicted-winner-mock-convention-washi-ar-1582690/
Liberty University Ads In Iowa Featured Gingrich
By ALICIA PETSKA
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2012/jan/03/liberty-university-ads-iowa-featured-gingrich-ar-1583781/
Other Virginia:
New Virginia Tax Breaks Encourage Telecommuting
By LIZ ESSLEY
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2012/01/new-va-tax-breaks-encourage-telecommuting/2054816?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
State Road Deaths Up In 2011
By SCOTT SHENK
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01032012/674370
Economy:
Associated Press
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2012/jan/03/tdbiz01-altria-launches-website-citizens-for-tobac-ar-1582767/
Editorials:
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/giving-away-virginias-store
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/virginias-primary-failure/2011/12/30/gIQApws3WP_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302946
News Leader Editorial
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120103/OPINION01/201030301/1014/rss03
Click on the addresses for a link to the text.
Legislature:
Conservative Group Scrutinized
By WESLEY P. HESTER
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/03/tdmet01-conservative-group-scrutinized-ar-1582946/
General Assemly To Weigh Pros, Cons Of Uranium Mining
By JESSICA SABBATH
Va Business Magazine
http://www.virginiabusiness.com/index.php/news/article/a-turn-in-the-road-general-assembly-to-weigh-pros-cons-of-uranium-mining/315890/
VA. House GOP Expecting Lawsuit On Congressional Redistricting
By STEVE CONTORNO
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/capital-land/2012/01/va-house-gop-expecting-lawsuit-congressional-redistricting/2054201?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
Eyes Turn To Virginia As State Weighs Voter ID Law
By DAVID SHERFINSKI
Washington Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/2/eyes-turn-to-virginia-as-state-weighs-voter-id-law/
Del. Yancey Hopes To Follow In Oder’s Footsteps
By TODD ALLEN WILSON
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nws-evg-del-david-yancey-profile-20111228,0,6980234.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hrdailypress%2Fnews+%28Daily+Press+-+Front+Page+News%29
Politics/Elections:
GOP Criticized On Signatures For VA Primary
By ANDREW CAIN
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2012/jan/03/tdmain01-gop-criticized-on-signatures-for-va-prima-ar-1582963/
Washington & Lee Mock Convention Predicts Romney To Win Iowa Caucuses
By ERIN BARNETT
Danville Register & Bee
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2012/jan/02/mitt-romney-predicted-winner-mock-convention-washi-ar-1582690/
Liberty University Ads In Iowa Featured Gingrich
By ALICIA PETSKA
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2012/jan/03/liberty-university-ads-iowa-featured-gingrich-ar-1583781/
Other Virginia:
New Virginia Tax Breaks Encourage Telecommuting
By LIZ ESSLEY
Washington Examiner
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2012/01/new-va-tax-breaks-encourage-telecommuting/2054816?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
State Road Deaths Up In 2011
By SCOTT SHENK
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2012/012012/01032012/674370
Economy:
Associated Press
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2012/jan/03/tdbiz01-altria-launches-website-citizens-for-tobac-ar-1582767/
Editorials:
Virginian-Pilot Editorial
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/giving-away-virginias-store
Washington Post Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/virginias-primary-failure/2011/12/30/gIQApws3WP_story.html?wprss=rss_opinions
Roanoke Times Editorial
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/302946
News Leader Editorial
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120103/OPINION01/201030301/1014/rss03
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