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Ticer endorses Arlington school board member to replace her in senate
Retiring state Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria) has endorsed Arlington School Board member Libby Garvey to replace her in November, according to Garvey's campaign.
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Rosalind S. Helderman
| March 7, 2011; 7:50 PM ET |
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McDonnell vows to gain a seat on Metro Board despite legislature's inaction
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said he will continue to work to get a seat on the Metro Board of Directors after the General Assembly's failure to include language to that effect in the state budget that was passed unanimously Sunday night. House negotiators had tried to put a provision in the budget that would give Virginia's governor the power to appoint a board member, but their Senate counterparts balked. "I have been extremely clear with the leaders in Northern Virginia that it is absolutely wrong for Virginia to pay $50 million a year and have no seat at the table,'' McDonnell told reporters. "The federal government has two seats. Maryland has got a seat. D.C.'s got a seat. Virginia has got none ... I'm going to continue to pursue that. One way or another, we are going to have a Virginia seat on that board and I'm fully committed to...
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Anita Kumar
| March 1, 2011; 3:40 PM ET |
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Budget deal drops requirement that Cuccinelli track staff time
Virginia Attorney Gen. Ken Cuccinelli (R) will face no legislative requirement that he keep track of his staff's time.
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Rosalind S. Helderman
| March 1, 2011; 10:51 AM ET |
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McDonnell talks to Obama at the White House
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell missed a National Governors Association dinner at the White House with President Obama Sunday night because the General Assembly adjourned its annual legislative session a day late. Instead, McDonnell (R) left for Washington immediately after adjournment Sunday night in time to join other governors for a meeting with Obama at the White House Monday morning and then lunch with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio). McDonnell said he expected to spend the day talking about immigration, offshore drilling, health care and budgets. "I think there are honestly some difference of opinion between Republican and Democratic governors on maybe the health care approach and so forth, but there is universal concern about unfunded federal mandates on state government,'' McDonnell told reporters before he left for Washington. "Unfunded federal mandates that undermine flexibility for governors to make individual choices for their states."...
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Anita Kumar
| February 28, 2011; 4:00 PM ET |
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Virginia lawmakers reflect on legislative session
"This year will be remembered as a bag of mixed results. Certainly, the abortion issue came to the fore and was handled in a poor manner. . .It will leave a bad taste in the mouths of many as far as this session is concerned. My caucus will grow wiser from having seen this done."--Sen. Donald McEachin (D-Richmond) "I think you got a got a transportation plan, a higher ed bill, and no tax increase, I think that's a great year, a great accomplishment."--Del. Tim Hugo (R-Fairfax)
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Fredrick Kunkle
| February 28, 2011; 2:51 PM ET |
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Legislators act on thousands of bills during session
Virginia lawmakers considered 2,692 bills during their 47-day session, which ended one day late Sunday. They passed 1,599 of them and killed hundreds of others. Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) has 30 days from adjournment to consider most bills, though some had to be considered in just a week of being sent to him if more than seven days remained of the session. He has already signed 15 bills. Legislators will return to Richmond April 6 to act on the governor's amendments and vetoes. Check out our round-up of how major legislation fared here....
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Anita Kumar
| February 28, 2011; 11:00 AM ET |
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State legislators will return Sunday to complete budget,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 26, 2011
General Assembly will extend its regular session,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 26, 2011
Senator discovers asbestos in his legislative office,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 25, 2011
Fairfax urges McDonnell to veto PE requirement for schoolchildren,
Anita Kumar
, February 25, 2011
Leading Northern Va. senator announces retirement,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 25, 2011
Bolling, Cuccinelli play key roles in Senate abortion vote,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 25, 2011
Va. lawmakers vote to raise medical malpractice awards,
Anita Kumar
, February 24, 2011
Legislature passes police pursuit rules inspired by Fairfax case,
Anita Kumar
, February 24, 2011
General Assembly passes restrictions on alcohol ads on billboards,
Anita Kumar
, February 24, 2011
Va. General Assembly agrees to regulate abortion clinics as hospitals,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 24, 2011
Virginia Senate puts off major abortion vote to Thursday,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 23, 2011
House, Senate extend budget deadline to midnight Thursday,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 23, 2011
All in the family: Senate honors Redskin who calls member aunt ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 23, 2011
Virginia state Senate girds for major abortion debate,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 23, 2011
Veterans charities will again have to register after U.S. Navy Vets fiasco ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 22, 2011
Virginia House approves bill to allow car title lending to out-of-state drivers,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 21, 2011
McDonnell urges lawmakers to add money for developmentally disabled,
Anita Kumar
, February 21, 2011
Senate kills bill to require more parent notification of school discipline,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 21, 2011
Attaboy! Va. legislators fix dropped 'at' in driving law,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 18, 2011
Senate Democrats strip local tax from districts of anti-tax opponents,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 18, 2011
Longtime Alexandria state senator to retire at end of 2011,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 17, 2011
Senate panel kills bill to end Virginia's HPV vaccine mandate,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 17, 2011
Virginia House kills effort to curb Cuccinelli's subpoena powers,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 16, 2011
In wake of DOJ report, McDonnell proposes spending money to move developmentally disabled to community-based care ,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 16, 2011
House panel kills bill to add legal protections for gay state employees,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 15, 2011
Virginia chooses 2012 presidential primary date, ending 'Potomac Primary' schedule,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 15, 2011
Budget conference to meet with McDonnell as work of compromise begins,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 14, 2011
Equal Rights Amendment, bipartisan redistricting die in subcommittee,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 14, 2011
Democratic leader calls union letter threatening to withhold support 'inappropriate',
Anita Kumar
, February 14, 2011
Updated: Warner: McDonnell's transportation plan is not 'fiscally conservative',
Anita Kumar
, February 14, 2011
Former chief justice Leroy Hassell lies in state in Virginia Capitol,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 11, 2011
Virginia legislature passes bill requiring PE at public middle, elementary schools,
Anita Kumar
, February 11, 2011
Virginia House, Senate adopt competing budget plans,
Rosalind S. Helderman and Fredrick Kunkle
, February 10, 2011
Senate wants Cuccinelli to track how attorney general's office spends it time,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 10, 2011
McDonnell wants General Assembly to endorse federal balanced budget amendment,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 10, 2011
One in 10 Virginia lawmakers hold million-dollar investment portfolios ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 10, 2011
UPDATED: Virginia lieutenant governor breaks rare Senate tie ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 8, 2011
UPDATED: Virginia Senate passes bills to crack down on texting while driving,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 8, 2011
House and Senate pass McDonnell's higher education package,
Anita Kumar
, February 7, 2011
Republican will run for Senate seat in Southwest,
Anita Kumar
, February 7, 2011
Strong bipartisan majority in Senate adopts governor's transportation plan,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 7, 2011
House includes $410,000 in budget for autism program despite chairman's opposition,
Anita Kumar
, February 7, 2011
House votes to ban synthetic marijuana,
Fredrick Kunkle
, February 7, 2011
Virginia House passes McDonnell's transportation funding plan,
Anita Kumar
, February 4, 2011
Senate GOP ratchets up protest while McDonnell still looking at ABC options,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 4, 2011
Senate committee action effectively kills liquor store privatization plan,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 4, 2011
As economy improves, Va. predicts healthier revenue rebound,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 4, 2011
Republican delegate asks Cuccinelli for opinion on autism bill,
Anita Kumar
, February 4, 2011
McDonnell, conservative legislators mingle at the mansion,
Anita Kumar
, February 3, 2011
Updated: Va. legislators accepted more than $255,000 in gifts last year,
Anita Kumar
, February 3, 2011
Va. Senate adopts bill to limit attorney general's power to investigate at colleges,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 3, 2011
Is ABC bill hibernating -- or is it dead?,
Fredrick Kunkle
, February 2, 2011
Updated: Northern Neck Democrat blasts Fairfax chamber over failure to support transportation bill,
Anita Kumar
, February 2, 2011
Senate approves protections for gay workers; House remains opposed,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 2, 2011
Senate panel kills pension reform bills; issue bound for budget talks,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 2, 2011
Tea party federation opposes Speaker-backed autism bill,
Anita Kumar
, February 2, 2011
Black caucus disappointed after House kills proposals to restore rights to felons,
Anita Kumar
, February 1, 2011
Va. Senate to take harder line on tax credit proposals,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 1, 2011
Conservative group targets Howell for his support of autism bill,
Anita Kumar
, January 31, 2011
Tea party groups endorse liquor privatization,
Anita Kumar
, January 31, 2011
Bill to send existing sales tax to Northern Virginia for roads faces 'tough' future,
Anita Kumar
, January 31, 2011
Updated: In a first, Speaker pushes autism bill; some conservatives opposed,
Anita Kumar
, January 31, 2011
UPDATED: Cuccinelli says state grants to charities are unconstitutional,
Anita Kumar
, January 28, 2011
Cuccinelli: Too soon to say if Va. could impose ban on gays in state guard,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 28, 2011
Virginia General Assembly sets primary elections for Aug. 23,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 28, 2011
Updated: Conservation groups oppose McDonnell's transportation plan,
Anita Kumar
, January 26, 2011
Colgan sides with Republicans on parliamentary dispute,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 26, 2011
Bills would make emissions tests easier in congested NoVa,
Anita Kumar
, January 26, 2011
Senate Democrats propose worker retraining, preference for Virginia contractors,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 26, 2011
Debate over state grants to charities continues,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 26, 2011
GOP cries foul over Democratic refusal to hold full committee vote on repeal amendment ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 25, 2011
Legislators want to limit future debt,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 25, 2011
House approves bill to end HPV vaccine mandate,
Rosalind S. Helderman and Fredrick Kunkle
, January 21, 2011
N. Va. delegate has new proposal to privatize liquor stores -- sort of,
Anita Kumar
, January 21, 2011
N. Va. officials concerned over proposal that would consolidate the region's 3 major transit agencies,
Jennifer Buske
, January 21, 2011
McDonnell 'pleased' Democrats introduced liquor bill in House of Delegates,
Anita Kumar
, January 20, 2011
GOP's 'repeal amendment' sounds like 1861, black caucus chair says,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 20, 2011
UPDATED: McDonnell says he'll monitor gas tax declines over the next year,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 20, 2011
Democrats to introduce McDonnell's liquor bill in House of Delegates on Thursday,
Anita Kumar
, January 19, 2011
UPDATED: Senate Republican pushes governor's ABC plan but prefers his own,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 19, 2011
Va. Senate Republicans outline legislative agenda,
Rosalind S. Helderman and Anita Kumar
, January 18, 2011
Norquist urges legislators not to raises taxes,
Anita Kumar
, January 18, 2011
McDonnell proposes merit pay, corporate tax credits for schools,
Anita Kumar
, January 18, 2011
UPDATED: Repeal amendment stumbles at first Senate legislative hurdle,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 18, 2011
Democratic leader wants to remove legislators from tobacco commission,
Anita Kumar
, January 18, 2011
Odd allies join forces on Va. mortgage bills,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 17, 2011
Advocates for and against gun control to rally in Richmond on Monday,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 14, 2011
Key Democrat says he's likely to vote for McDonnell road bonds,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 14, 2011
McDonnell proposes sending existing sales tax to Northern Virginia for roads,
Anita Kumar
, January 14, 2011
McDonnell rolls out more support for transportation plan,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 13, 2011
McDonnell unveils government reform agenda for session,
Anita Kumar
, January 13, 2011
Democrats respond to McDonnell's State of the Commonwealth Address,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 12, 2011
McDonnell's State of the Commonwealth Address,
Anita Kumar
, January 12, 2011
Two longtime senators say they are 'probably not' running again,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 12, 2011
Sen. Mamie Locke elected chair of Virginia Legislative Black Caucus ,
Anita Kumar
, January 12, 2011
Voters elect Republicans to fill two vacancies in General Assembly,
Anita Kumar
, January 11, 2011
Some sit out anti-abortion rally to avoid confronting McDonnell,
Anita Kumar
, January 11, 2011
UPDATED: Citing Arizona, Va. delegate proposes banning firearms in State Capitol ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 11, 2011
Alexandria council member considers Va. Senate run,
Christy Goodman
, January 10, 2011
McDonnell campaigns for candidates in Tuesday's special elections,
Anita Kumar
, January 7, 2011
McAuliffe active in Tuesday special elections,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 7, 2011
NoVa Republicans propose plan to fund transportation ,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 6, 2011
McDonnell still quietly working on new liquor plan,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 4, 2011
Key Democrat to miss session start due to surgery,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 4, 2011
Republicans outraise opponents for Virginia special elections ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 3, 2011
Legislators scramble to raise campaign cash as session approaches ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 3, 2011
What you read: Top 15 blog posts of 2010,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, December 30, 2010
McDonnell raises Va. forecast by $283M, proposes $191M in cuts,
Anita Kumar
, December 17, 2010
Democrats accuse Republicans of playing 'games' on transportation,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, December 17, 2010
McDonnell proposes spending an additional $30 million on behavioral health,
Anita Kumar
, December 16, 2010
McDonnell wants state employees, teachers, to pay into retirement fund,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, December 16, 2010
McDonnell proposes ending taxpayer support for public broadcasting,
Anita Kumar
, December 15, 2010
McDonnell didn't give Republican legislators a heads-up on transportation plan,
Anita Kumar
, December 15, 2010
Whipple asks for funds to help senate Democrats defeat tea party,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, December 9, 2010
Va. teachers group lobbies state to help fund pay increase,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, December 8, 2010
Virginia senators and delegates to hold joint redistricting hearing ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, December 7, 2010
Bill would raise medical malpractice awards in Va.,
Anita Kumar
, December 3, 2010
Saslaw on Pittsylvania race: 'Upsets can happen',
Rosalind S. Helderman
, December 1, 2010
Republicans pick Stanley to run for Hurt's senate seat,
Anita Kumar
, November 23, 2010
McDonnell overestimates money from ABC privatization proposal, legislative review says,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 23, 2010
Va. General Assembly races kick off early,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 22, 2010
A fifth Republican enters race for Hurt's Senate seat,
Anita Kumar
, November 16, 2010
McDonnell requests monthly calls with legislators,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 16, 2010
McDonnell calls special legislative elections for Jan. 11,
Anita Kumar
, November 15, 2010
Republicans will select nominees for legislative elections Nov. 23,
Anita Kumar
, November 15, 2010
Va. revenue grows over past year, still lags behind forecast ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 12, 2010
McDonnell reached out to legislative auditors on retail-only liquor proposal,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 12, 2010
Four candidates and counting for Hurt's Senate seat,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 9, 2010
Democrats will sit out the race for Robert Hurt's Senate seat,
Anita Kumar
, November 8, 2010
Handful of companies receive most in corporate tax credits, JLARC report shows,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 8, 2010
Republican lawyer Stanley to run for Hurt's Senate seat,
Anita Kumar
, November 4, 2010
State House will select new majority leader next month,
Anita Kumar
, November 3, 2010
Today in Tommy Norment's Voice Mail: Nov. 1 edition ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 1, 2010
Deeds on McDonnell's liquor plan: "It's ludicrous",
Rosalind S. Helderman
, October 21, 2010
Senate Republicans hire Cox to help with next year's elections,
Anita Kumar
, October 20, 2010
McDonnell meets with economic advisers,
Anita Kumar
, October 20, 2010
Senator Stuart votes in a county where he does not live,
Anita Kumar
, October 20, 2010
Senate Republicans agree to withhold public comment on ABC privatization plan,
Anita Kumar
, October 19, 2010
Today in Tommy Norment's Voice Mail: Oct. 18 edition,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, October 18, 2010
Beer, wine wholesalers shower legislators with money,
Anita Kumar
, October 18, 2010
McDonnell political committee ends September with $1.28 million,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, October 15, 2010
Senator asks state auditors to doublecheck McDonnell's ABC plan,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, September 22, 2010
Va. Senate, House holding separate redistricting hearings,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, September 15, 2010
McDonnell begins lobbying legislators on ABC privatization proposal,
Anita Kumar
, September 9, 2010
McDonnell unveils proposal to privatize state liquor system,
Anita Kumar
, September 8, 2010
Initial vote on McDonnell's ABC privatization proposal delayed ,
Anita Kumar
, September 8, 2010
Whipple: Not enough time to judge McDonnell's ABC proposal,
Anita Kumar
, September 2, 2010
A burned page from Virginia's liquor past,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, September 1, 2010
Senator: House snubbed Senate on redistricting hearings,
Anita Kumar
, August 31, 2010
Updated: McDonnell applies for abstinence-only education grant,
Anita Kumar
, August 31, 2010
Altria the top-spending lobbyist for the year?,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, August 30, 2010
McDonnell defends state budget, surplus,
Anita Kumar
, August 26, 2010
Senator McEachin for governor in 2013?,
Anita Kumar
, August 26, 2010
McDonnell's latest moment in the national spotlight,
Anita Kumar
, August 25, 2010
Where does the money from Virginia's liquor sales really go?,
Anita Kumar
, August 24, 2010
McDonnell raises money in time for next year's elections,
Anita Kumar
, August 23, 2010
McDonnell refutes Saslaw's claim that ABC privatization plan is DOA,
Anita Kumar
, August 20, 2010
Speaker applauds budget surplus being spent on transportation,
Anita Kumar
, August 19, 2010
McDonnell's speech to the General Assembly on the budget,
Anita Kumar
, August 19, 2010
Virginia will spend surplus on state employee bonus, roads, bay cleanup,
Anita Kumar
, August 19, 2010
Some Republicans skeptical of McDonnell's ABC privatization plan,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, August 10, 2010
McDonnell promises his ABC privatization plan will keep nearly $250 million flowing to general fund,
Anita Kumar
, August 6, 2010
Pr. William board chairman forms PAC to fight for immigration bill ,
Anita Kumar
, July 30, 2010
Debate continues in Virginia over immigration enforcement ,
Anita Kumar
, July 29, 2010
New working group, same issues with Defense base closure in '11,
Derek Kravitz
, July 27, 2010
McDonnell posts big fundraising numbers, as electeds file mid-year finance reports ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, July 15, 2010
Rep. Joe Wilson is coming to Virginia to raise money. No lie!,
Anita Kumar
, July 14, 2010
New coalition forms to push for liquor privatization,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, July 13, 2010
Va. ends year with budget surplus, McDonnell confirms,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, July 13, 2010
Legislature's oversight panel to review process for director appointment,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, July 12, 2010
It's Democrats' turn for Homestead fundraiser,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, July 6, 2010
Sen. McEachin forms new PAC to help Democratic state candidates,
Anita Kumar
, July 2, 2010
Transportation group backs McDonnell's proposal to add statewide appointees to Metro board,
Anita Kumar
, June 18, 2010
McDonnell urged to lobby Congress to extend enhanced Medicaid money,
Anita Kumar
, June 17, 2010
UPDATED: General Assembly may have to reopen the budget for Medicaid fix,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, June 15, 2010
McDonnell will not lobby Congress to extend enhanced Medicaid money,
Anita Kumar
, June 14, 2010
'Venus Flytrap' joins McDonnell in promoting film industry in Virginia,
Anita Kumar
, June 14, 2010
General Assembly's investigative arm picks new leader in secret,
Anita Kumar
, June 14, 2010
Loss of Jimmy Dean could revive interest in Virginia state song,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, June 14, 2010
Va. legislative leaders approve $5 million in savings this year,
Anita Kumar
, June 9, 2010
Delegate wants government reform panel to study Fairfax ticket issue,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, June 9, 2010
ABC stores plan should be hashed out in public, Dems say,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, June 8, 2010
Saslaw: Democratic offense against Malek a 'mistake',
Rosalind S. Helderman
, June 7, 2010
Va. Democratic Party presses concerns about Malek,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, June 7, 2010
Updated: O'Brien's spokesman says former senator decided to drop out of race before he took fliers without permission,
Anita Kumar
, June 1, 2010
Staffers swelter after AC goes down in General Assembly Building,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, June 1, 2010
Leading Democrat gives McDonnell a thumbs up on his first session,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, May 26, 2010
Identity theives buy pot with Sen. Saslaw's credit card,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, May 21, 2010
Gingrich comes to Virginia for his sixth health care talk ,
Anita Kumar
, May 14, 2010
States raise pressure on Congress to extend enhanced Medicaid spending ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, May 11, 2010
U-Va. "exploring options" on Cuccinelli climate change subpoena ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, May 10, 2010
McDonnell backs O'Brien in Northern Virginia Senate primary,
Anita Kumar
, May 10, 2010
McDonnell names commission to reshape, shrink government,
Anita Kumar
, May 7, 2010
Gingrich to join McDonnell in Richmond to talk about health care,
Anita Kumar
, May 7, 2010
ACLU wants state police chaplains to know that they may deliver only nonsectarian prayers,
Anita Kumar
, May 4, 2010
Virginia's new abortion restrictions could save state more than $150,000, governor's office says,
Anita Kumar
, April 30, 2010
McDonnell signs veterans-related bills at the state Capitol,
Anita Kumar
, April 29, 2010
Jewish groups call on McDonnell to change 'Jesus' prayer policy,
Anita Kumar
, April 29, 2010
McDonnell reappoints Flaherty, Wright to top positions,
Anita Kumar
, April 28, 2010
McDonnell asked to lift a ban on State Police troopers referring to Jesus in public prayers,
Anita Kumar
, April 26, 2010
UPDATED: Legislators reject McDonnell ethics amendment; governor mulls bill,
Anita Kumar
, April 22, 2010
Senators present indomitable Colgan with gavel from marathon session,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, April 22, 2010
McDonnell looks for ways to speed up rights restoration process,
Anita Kumar
, April 22, 2010
Despite a few losses, McDonnell claims success on most issues with one-day legislative session ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, April 22, 2010
Va. legislature votes to restrict abortion funding ,
Anita Kumar
, April 21, 2010
GOP-led House kills McDonnell's amendment on euthanizing dogs,
Anita Kumar
, April 21, 2010
General Assembly restores cuts to public broadcasting,
Anita Kumar
, April 21, 2010
McDonnell's former brother-in-law speaks at gay rights rally,
Anita Kumar
, April 21, 2010
Protesting 'Confederate' proclamation, lawmakers wear black ribbons in memory of slave ancestors,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, April 21, 2010
Updated: Members of black caucus want more communication from governor, but not necessarily a meeting,
Anita Kumar
, April 21, 2010
McDonnell's proposed budget cuts to public broadcasting include education,
Anita Kumar
, April 21, 2010
McDonnell camp does not deny Virginia might drop from Race to the Top,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, April 20, 2010
It's official: Bolling will not be back from Italy in time legislative session,
Anita Kumar
, April 20, 2010
Bolling stranded in Italy, likely to miss Wednesday's reconvene legislative session,
Anita Kumar
, April 19, 2010
McDonnell defends his changes to ethics legislation ,
Anita Kumar
, April 19, 2010
McDonnell announces his first independent audits for state agencies,
Anita Kumar
, April 19, 2010
Sierra Club calls on legislature to reject McDonnell amendment on air pollution bill,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, April 15, 2010
Virginia delegates sign letter supporting 10th amendment on states' rights,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, April 15, 2010
McDonnell accepts abortion 'choice' license bill, but blocks revenue from abortion use,
Anita Kumar
, April 14, 2010
McDonnell urges Assembly not to allow local government employee pension shift,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, April 13, 2010
McDonnell proposes to reinstate business tax break,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, April 13, 2010
Think tanks battle about which jobs are at risk in state budget,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, April 8, 2010
Maternity units to close at two local Virginia hospitals,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, April 1, 2010
Saslaw: Transportation will get 'not one farthing' from oil drilling,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, April 1, 2010
McDonnell touts cutting spending, refusing to raise taxes on national TV,
Anita Kumar
, April 1, 2010
McDonnell signs bills in NoVa to create jobs ,
Anita Kumar
, March 30, 2010
Obama signs bill into law at Northern Virginia Community College,
Anita Kumar
, March 30, 2010
McDonnell defends Steele, invites Palin to Virginia,
Anita Kumar
, March 30, 2010
Virginia leaders watch eagerly as Congress expects to consider offshore drilling royalty bills,
Anita Kumar
, March 30, 2010
With abortion off the table, Democratic senator switches position on Virginia health bill,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 26, 2010
No 'rampant discrimination' against gay employees to argue for law, McDonnell says,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 25, 2010
McDonnell and Cuccinelli vs. Democrats on health care, continued,
Anita Kumar
, March 24, 2010
UPDATED: Think tank says 37,000 jobs to be lost from Virginia budget cuts,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 24, 2010
Liberty University to file suit on health care overhaul,
Anita Kumar
, March 22, 2010
Two Republicans to challenge Barker for Senate in Northern Virginia,
Anita Kumar
, March 18, 2010
Lawmakers restore funding for erectile dysfunction drug benefit,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 16, 2010
More school-funding details from the two-year Virginia budget,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 16, 2010
School funding formula benefits Northern Virginia but not other areas,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 15, 2010
Va. assembly increases fees to close budget hole but skips most controversial items,
Fredrick Kunkle
, March 15, 2010
McDonnell likely to call legislators back to Richmond for pair of special sessions later this year,
Anita Kumar
, March 15, 2010
Legislators act on thousands of bills during session before leaving town,
Anita Kumar
, March 15, 2010
House, Senate pass Virginia's two-year spending plan,
Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 14, 2010
Lt. Gov. Bolling: Anti-gun bill panel creation broke Senate rules,
Fredrick Kunkle
, March 12, 2010
Cuccinelli stands by advice to colleges on gay policies,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 12, 2010
McDonnell visits legislators on their turf, encourages budget deal,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 12, 2010
Virginia's first lady hosts legislative spouses at the mansion,
Anita Kumar
, March 12, 2010
Virginia budget negotiations continue, deal unlikely tonight,
Anita Kumar
, March 11, 2010
Updated: Moran pens letter on offshore drilling royalties to 'Governor McDonald',
Anita Kumar
, March 11, 2010
Hundreds protest Fairfax imam giving prayer in Va. House tomorrow,
Anita Kumar
, March 10, 2010
Senate panel votes to add nondiscrimination to Northrop Grumman bill,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 10, 2010
UPDATED: Resolution commending pregnancy centers protested in the House and Senate,
Anita Kumar
, March 10, 2010
Virginia Senate passes McDonnell's charter school bill,
Anita Kumar
, March 9, 2010
Bolling enters debate over taxes and fees in Virginia,
Anita Kumar
, March 9, 2010
McDonnell pledges not to discriminate, backs Cuccinelli's legal reasoning on gays,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 9, 2010
Senate committee kills speaker's asbestos liability bill in an unusually terse meeting,
Anita Kumar
, March 8, 2010
Cuccinelli position on university policies on gays draws praise, criticism,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 8, 2010
Last-minute lobbying blitz in support of speaker's asbestos liability bill,
Anita Kumar
, March 8, 2010
Gay rights group urges McDonnell to counter Cuccinelli's college advice,
Anita Kumar
, March 7, 2010
Democrats tap Minnesota's Sen. Klobuchar for Jefferson-Jackson dinner,
Anita Kumar
, March 6, 2010
Va. legislative black caucus concerned about state budget,
Anita Kumar
, March 5, 2010
Will McDonnell approve proposed 18-cent phone 'fee' that's really a 'tax'?,
Anita Kumar
, March 5, 2010
Va. Senate panel kills House bill that would have repealed gun purchase limit,
Fredrick Kunkle
, March 4, 2010
Senate committee approves McDonnell's charter school proposal,
Anita Kumar
, March 4, 2010
McDonnell calls Filler-Corn, invites her to dinner,
Anita Kumar
, March 3, 2010
Washington action spotlights Va. legislative divide on Medicaid,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 3, 2010
CHiPs star appears at Virginia Capitol to urge funds to combat child porn,
Anita Kumar
, March 3, 2010
Va. General Assembly approves bill allowing handguns in bars ,
Fredrick Kunkle
, March 2, 2010
Keenan confirmed, legislators to pick a replacement on Virginia Supreme Court,
Anita Kumar
, March 2, 2010
Deeds redistricting bill fails to gain McDonnell support, dies in House,
Anita Kumar
, March 2, 2010
Anti-tax group compares Virginia Senate to Bernie Madoff in ad blitz,
Anita Kumar
, March 2, 2010
UPDATED: Senator claims McDonnell created atmosphere conducive to Westboro anti-gay protest ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 1, 2010
Bolling, legislators urge Obama, Congress to start over on health-care reform,
Anita Kumar
, March 1, 2010
Senate special panel likely to kill House bills expanding gun rights,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, March 1, 2010
Did Cuccinelli ask William and Mary to overturn sexual orientation policy?,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 27, 2010
House, Senate name teams to negotiate state budget ,
Anita Kumar
, February 26, 2010
Griffith undecided about whether to fundraise for congressional run during legislative session,
Anita Kumar
, February 26, 2010
Strong majority backs Virginia Senate budget,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 25, 2010
Senate postpones vote on McDonnell charter school proposal,
Anita Kumar
, February 25, 2010
Senate Finance Chairman Colgan says he is unlikely to run for reelection,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 24, 2010
Legislative black caucus opposes McDonnell's education package,
Anita Kumar
, February 24, 2010
McDonnell plays basketball for charity, but will it mess up his hair?,
Anita Kumar
, February 23, 2010
House microchip bill dies with a whimper in Senate,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 23, 2010
UPDATED: Legislative black caucus opposes McDonnell's charter schools proposal,
Anita Kumar
, February 22, 2010
UPDATED: Senate reverses course, passes McDonnell's proposal on oil royalties,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 22, 2010
Senate rejects most of McDonnell job package in budget,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 22, 2010
Virginia legislators offer competing proposals to close $4 billion shortfall,
Anita Kumar
, February 21, 2010
Senate Democrats overcome divisions on budget, but Republicans are wary,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 19, 2010
Virginia General Assembly boasts at least 13 millionaires ,
Anita Kumar
, February 18, 2010
After weeks of pressure, McDonnell releases budget cut proposals,
Anita Kumar
, February 17, 2010
McDonnell's recommends $2.1 billion in budget cuts to legislators behind closed doors,
Anita Kumar
, February 17, 2010
Planned Parenthood license plates bill clears Va. Senate,
By Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 16, 2010
Va. Senate votes to allow guns in restaurants,
By Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 16, 2010
House tentatively approves a ban on Virginia governor serving as national party chairman,
Anita Kumar
, February 15, 2010
Senate passes increase in court fees as legislators struggle for funding alternatives,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 15, 2010
Senate committee rejects death penalty expansion,
Anita Kumar
, February 15, 2010
McDonnell will not tackle education funding goal this session,
Anita Kumar
, February 12, 2010
Cantor recruits Republicans to run against Boucher,
Anita Kumar
, February 11, 2010
McDonnell lays out specifics on budget, behind closed doors,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 11, 2010
UPDATED: Senate in effect kills McDonnell priority bills on oil revenue, budgeting ,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 10, 2010
Va. legislators accepted more than $250,000 in gifts last year,
Anita Kumar
, February 10, 2010
House speaker maneuvers behind the scenes for weeks to get obscure bill passed,
Anita Kumar
, February 10, 2010
Northern Virginia leaders cheer McDonnell's school funding decision,
Anita Kumar
, February 9, 2010
Senate reopens unemployment benefits debate with bill to access stimulus dollars,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 8, 2010
Weekly roundup for Virginia General Assembly as crossover approaches,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 7, 2010
Saslaw's unwelcome birthday present: Senate Democrats divided on budget,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 5, 2010
Historical precedents few for Virginia General Assembly snow cancellations,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 4, 2010
Cuccinelli tells FOX Business he is "looking forward" to suing feds in court on health care,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 4, 2010
Cuccinelli to appear with Cavuto on FOX Business,
Anita Kumar
, February 3, 2010
Virginia Senate dices options on budget, none pretty,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 2, 2010
Pressure on all sides for Virginia's budget writers,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 2, 2010
Kaine's discrimination order largely still in effect, McDonnell says,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, February 2, 2010
Richmond week's end report: water damaged cars, local taxes and more,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 31, 2010
McDonnell privately asks Democrats for time on budget,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 29, 2010
Democrats call for budget guidance, as McDonnell prepares for big speech,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 27, 2010
McDonnell: No decisions yet on school funding factor,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 26, 2010
Fairfax Republicans taking stock after state Senate loss,
Derek Kravitz
, January 25, 2010
Marsden plans to buy a house in his Senate district,
Anita Kumar
, January 25, 2010
Senate Democrats praise McDonnell's State of the Union honor,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 22, 2010
McDonnell hosts private breakfast with key legislators on budget,
Anita Kumar
, January 21, 2010
McDonnell to meet with General Assembly leaders,
Anita Kumar
, January 18, 2010
Virginia Democrats unveil ethics legislation,
Anita Kumar
, January 18, 2010
Senate Democrats expand power on key committees,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 18, 2010
Tea Party floods capitol square, with message to both parties,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 18, 2010
Democrats reshuffle committees in Virginia Senate,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 15, 2010
McDonnell will name health secretary today,
Anita Kumar
, January 15, 2010
Key Virginia senator says Democrats have votes to block Sledd,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, January 14, 2010
Democrats claim Cuccinelli's seat in Virginia Senate,
Christopher Dean Hopkins
, January 12, 2010
Checklist for the 37th state Senate voter,
Derek Kravitz
, January 12, 2010
Legislators rush to raise money,
Anita Kumar
, January 11, 2010
1,100 votes so far in 37th Senate race,
Derek Kravitz
, January 10, 2010
Senate District 37 candidates get final influxes of cash,
Derek Kravitz
, January 7, 2010
UPDATED: Hunt, Marsden net $600K for upcoming Fairfax election,
Derek Kravitz
, January 4, 2010
Winners & Losers of 2009,
Anita Kumar
, January 1, 2010
Brink, Colgan: Patrons of Kaine's lost causes,
Anita Kumar
, December 28, 2009
Recession may have dampened but did not halt lobbying expenses,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, December 16, 2009
Rest stops to reopen, McDonnell pledges,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, December 8, 2009
McWaters wins GOP nomination in Va Beach,
Anita Kumar
, December 5, 2009
McWaters's momentum in Va Beach senate race,
Anita Kumar
, December 3, 2009
Republicans nominate Hunt in 37th senate district,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, December 1, 2009
Kaine formally calls special elections,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 30, 2009
GOP to hold firehouse primaries for both open Senate seats,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 26, 2009
Deeds sits out Senate Democratic caucus,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 23, 2009
Republican PAC asks Marsden to resign House seat,
Anita Kumar
, November 23, 2009
McDonnell phones Senate Dems,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 20, 2009
Special election for Cuccinelli's seat set for Jan. 12,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 20, 2009
Marsden candidacy now official,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 19, 2009
New maps show extent of McDonnell's win,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 19, 2009
All eyes turn to Fairfax's 37th district,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 17, 2009
Two Republicans run for Stolle's seat; another Democrat out,
Anita Kumar
, November 11, 2009
UPDATED: Senate special elections shape up,
Rosalind S. Helderman
, November 11, 2009
