Storm's Predicted Downpour, Winds Have Officials on Alert

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Virginia declared a state of emergency yesterday as the region continued to prepare for Tropical Storm Hanna, which was forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the area, the first effects of which might be felt later today. Read story »

Gov. Declares State of Emergency for Hanna

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Gov. Tim Kaine is directing Virginia officials to prepare for Tropical Storm Hanna. Read story »

Loudoun Election Fraud Case Ends With Guilty Plea to Lesser Counts

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008

A Loudoun County judge yesterday dismissed most of the election fraud case against Republican Mark D. Tate after the former state Senate candidate agreed to plead guilty to two lesser violations for failing to file campaign finance statements. Read story and 3 comments »

Virginia Scores Jump in Math, Reading

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

Virginia students made gains in state exams in reading and mathematics, narrowing some achievement gaps, according to results released today. The results echo, in part, increases reported in recent months by Maryland and D.C. public schools. Read story »

Grants Target Rising Deaths on Virginia Highways

Programs Concentrate on Seat Belts, DWIs

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is trying to reduce the increasing number of traffic fatalities on the commonwealth's roadways, dishing out more than $13.5 million in federal grants to improve driver safety. Read story »

N.Va. Dems Hope to Gain House Seats

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Virginia Democrats, emboldened by rising support for their party in statewide and local elections, say the crowded field of Democratic contenders in Tuesday’s congressional primaries suggests that they have a deep bench of good candidates that could help them pick up seats in the House of Representatives. Read story »

Republican Convention In Va. Sends a Message

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Saturday’s Virginia Republican Party convention, at which conservatives ousted the state party chairman and put a scare into former governor James S. Gilmore III’s senatorial hopes, will have lasting consequences on state policy and the direction of the GOP, several Republicans said Monday. Read story »

Marshall Seeks Concessions From Gilmore

Monday, June 2, 2008

Del. Robert G. Marshall (R-Prince William) said today he won't run as an Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate, but probably will not be endorsing GOP Senate nominee James S. Gilmore III, either. Read story and 9 comments »

Gilmore Defeats Marshall For U.S. Senate GOP Nomination

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Former governor James S. Gilmore III narrowly won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate Saturday in a surprisingly close race at the GOP convention here that could foretell challenges for the state party in the fall. Read story »

Land-Use Laws Aim To Restore Confidence

Rules Require New Disclosures

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Two bills aimed at making Loudoun County’s zoning and land-use process more transparent have been signed into law by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and will go into effect July 1. Read story and 8 comments »

In Ashburn, Kaine Tries to Ease Transportation Concerns

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) last night sought to reassure Loudoun County residents that state lawmakers are working hard to address the region’s transportation problems, despite a series of setbacks that threaten to worsen gridlock in Northern Virginia. Read story and 2 comments »

Virginia Kills Controversial Fees Aimed at Abusive Drivers

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Virginia's controversial abusive driving fees officially ended Thursday after Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) signed emergency legislation repealing them. Read story »

Student Census Results Determine State Funding

Thursday, March 13, 2008

School officials in Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun counties are teaming up to urge all households to complete a state-required form that will help determine how much money goes to local school systems. Read story »

Road Plan Calls for N. Va. Taxes

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Senate Democratic leaders in Richmond said yesterday that they want a statewide tax on wholesale gasoline and an increase in the car titling tax, as well as new regional taxes in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads, to raise money for transportation. Read story and 1 comment »