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November 10, 2009

Perriello defends vote for House health care reform bill
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,
Gov. Kaine enjoys canoe for two in the James River
Gov. Kaine enjoys canoe for two in the James River In a canoe in the James River, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine made an easy paddle stroke and recalled how he landed in Richmond
State Trooper hit on I-64
State Trooper hit on I-64 Trooper was hit during a traffic stop in Goochland Co.
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 bill
Gov. Kaine promotes small business website benefits in Roanoke
The Governor said small businesses have created more than 500 jobs in SWVA since this past May
Congressman Rick Boucher’s statement on not voting for House health care bill
Boucher was one of two Virginia Democrats to vote against the House plan
Weekend Harrington search parties found items, but no leads
More than 500 volunteers showed up to search

November 06, 2009

350+ sign up for new Morgan Harrington search
350+ sign up for new Morgan Harrington search More than 350 volunteers signed up today for the search effort
Gov. Tim Kaine statement on Fort Hood shootings
Governor Timothy M. Kaine issued the following statement today regarding the shooting at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas:

November 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 Texas
Sen. Mark Warner statement on Fort Hood shootings
Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Thursday's violence at Ft. Hood
Federal official says economic stimulus is helping Virginia‘s small businesses
The SBA has provided more than 2,000 loans worth nearly $280 million to the state's small entrepreneurs
IRS says $1.9 million in refund checks haven’t been delivered in Virginia
2,200 taxpayers in the Commonwealth have money owed to them
Virginia Film Festival starts today
This year’s theme is “Funny Business,“ and the festival kicks off today at Charlottesville-area theaters
Gov. Kaine to go back to teaching after leaving office
Gov. Kaine to go back to teaching after leaving office Kaine said he has accepted an appointment to the University of Richmond's School of Law and the Jepson School of Leadership Studies
State needs to improve incentives for energy, official says
Virginia can’t get complacent when it comes to business and economic development, a state economic development leader said
What 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 policies
Virginia Attorney General says sniper showed no mental illness
To the contrary, Muhammad demonstrated his competence to stand trial, "to everyone in the courtroom," said the attorney general's office in its response to an appeal filed by Muhammad

November 04, 2009

Albemarle County Republicans’ doors glued shut on election day
Party officials say that someone glued shut the Albemarle Square shopping center building’s two doors overnight with some sort of epoxy
Governor-Elect McDonnell outlines transition plan
The governor-elect wants you to log on to a website, and says he has not picked any cabinet positions
Bob McDonnell says President Obama called to congratulate him
Republican McDonnell said the Democratic president called him about 11 p.m. Tuesday
Shannon Valentine concedes
Valentine said she will not seek a recount
Kaine says Democrats can bounce back from losses
The DNC chairman said that disappointing losses by Democrats 'will occasion some reassessment and rebuilding,' but that the party will bounce back quicker because of gains it had made until yesterday
Kaine says Democrats faced uphill battles in Virginia, New Jersey
"The results are not predictive of the future or reflective of the national mood or political environment,“ Kaine said
Election Analysis: Policies, not parties, are paramount in Virginia politics
Election Analysis: Policies, not parties, are paramount in Virginia politics Virginia fell to Republicans in a dramatic statewide sweep that is a historic reminder of its enduring competitiveness - but may not be a model for a national GOP
Kaine, Cantor clash over election returns
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, the national Democratic Party chairman, and House Republican Whip Eric I. Cantor of Henrico County squared off on the "Today" show this morning over the impact of yesterday's elections that saw Republicans capture governorships here and in New Jersey.

November 03, 2009

ELECTION RESULTS
ELECTION RESULTS

Numbers will be updated by State Board of Elections as precincts begin to report results

Bill Cleaveland wins 17th House District
Cleaveland said his wife played a big role in his victory, despite battling a serious illness
Republicans sweep Governor, Lt. Gov., Atty. General races
Republicans sweep Governor, Lt. Gov., Atty. General races The Republican ticket easily defeated the Democratic candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General

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