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/
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