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November 20, 2009
Virginia tax collections reflect struggling economy
Virginians are taking home less pay, spending less in stores and still are getting hit on their investments, new state tax-collection statistics showNovember 19, 2009
Senate health care bill gives states the option to opt out
White House says it includes a provision for states regarding public optionGov. Tim Kaine cites budget concerns in his final months
Kaine’s term expires in less than two months, but that doesn’t mean he’s leaving behind his concerns about the future of the commonwealthBudget analyst says state should stop building prisons
As a cost-saving step, the General Assembly should consider delaying corrections projects or deferring operating costs for the next five years, according to the analystVirginia facing $3.5 billion shortfall in next budget
The next two-year budget is expected to fall approximately $600 million short in revenues and include about $2.9 billion in additional spending, according to analysts for the Senate Finance Committee
November 17, 2009
Virginia could see a nearly $3 billion shortfall in next 2 years
The grim forecast for the next state budget comes on top of $5.6 billion in reductions to the current two-year state budget and continued revenue declines in a poor economyNovember 16, 2009
Online ads in Virginia gubernatorial race ‘set the standard’
During the campaign for governor, the Republican McDonnell and his Democratic opponent, R. Creigh Deeds, both aggressively used online adsNovember 15, 2009
Senators Mark Warner, Jim Webb speak out on health-care reform
Virginia's two senators are expressing concerns about costs -- in the expense of individuals' premiums and the rising federal deficit. While both are open to the idea of a public option, it's not their priority.November 13, 2009
Danville TEA Party plans to burn effigies of Perriello, Pelosi
The 'Fired Up For Freedom' rally set for Nov. 21st, is set to protest the vote on the House health care reform bill
Perriello responds to constituent concerns
More than 8,000 people called in throughout the hour-long conferenceVirginia’s October tax collections continue two-year decline
Revenues that pay for core programs such as public safety and schools were down by 8 percent last month compared with October of 2008November 11, 2009
Gov.-elect McDonnell to meet with House Democrats
About 30 caucus members are expected to attend, including House Minority Leader Ward L. Armstrong (D) of Henry Co.Rep. Tom Perriello holds veterans meeting
Veterans tell the congressman's veterans advisory committee their concerns, get updated on legislation, meet with caseworkerVirginia, Maryland, Delaware governors back wind power plan
“Virginia is particularly well-suited to explore offshore wind energy opportunities,“ Gov. Timothy M. Kaine saidVirginia’s IT chief re-opens talks with Northrup Grumman
Despite warnings from lawmakers to back off, the state's computer chief quietly reopened negotiations with Northrop Grumman over additional services that could add millions to Virginia's information-technology billNovember 10, 2009
Virginia Attorney General Bill Mims joins Richmond law firm
Mims, a former Delegate and State Senator who succeeded Bob McDonnell as Attorney General, helps lead the McDonnell gubernatorial transitionPopulation, inflation fuel Virginia’s 10-year budget growth
Monday's report to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, the legislature's watchdog agency, shows a state spending jump of 28 percent when adjusted to account for inflation and population growth from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal 2009VDOT says it can get the job done this winter
VDOT says that it increased snow-removal funding by about $4 million so it can provide adequate manpower, materials and equipment to get the job doneAnti-Government health care group leads protest outside Perriello’s Danville office
As a small group of five or six people chanted “Thank you, Tom,” outside Rep. Tom Perriello’s downtown Danville congressional office Monday afternoon, a larger group of about 70 people responded louder, “No thanks, Tom.”
Perriello defends vote for House health care reform bill
An anti-tax group picketed his offices in Martinsville, Danville and Farmville on Monday
November 09, 2009
Study says state could benefit by trimming tax breaks
The Commonwealth Institute, economic research arm of the liberal Virginia Interfaith Center, says the state currently loses $2.5 billion a year to tax cuts and credits,Perriello hears criticism, praise for vote on health care bill
The Democrat from the 5th District held 21 town hall meetings over the summer to gather input on the billCongressman Rick Boucher’s statement on not voting for House health care bill
Boucher was one of two Virginia Democrats to vote against the House planNovember 05, 2009
Sen. Jim Webb statement on Fort Hood shootings
The following is a statement from Senator Jim Webb regarding the tragic shooting at Ft. Hood Army Base in TexasSen. Mark Warner statement on Fort Hood shootings
Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Thursday's violence at Ft. HoodWhat does Republican sweep mean for Perriello, 5th District in 2010?
Political pundits looking beyond the state’s GOP sweep warn that Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th District is on shaky ground in 2010 because the district’s constituents are unhappy with national policiesNovember 04, 2009
