Virginia General Assembly
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Va. legislative panel recommends broader clean energy program
By Anne Marie Morgan A legislative panel that advises Virginia's General Assembly on energy issues is recommending a wholesale revision of the state's incentive program to promote clean energy.
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Reston Del. Plum says he supports changes to financial literacy requirements
As the Virginia General Assembly session approaches, many South Lakes High School parents have contacted Del. Ken Plum urging him to vote in favor of altering language to a state law
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State senate prepares for redistricting fight
The Virginia state legislature starts a revolution in Virginia politics this spring when it creates a new state senate seat in Northern Virginia.
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Non-discrimination bill faces uncertain vote in Virginia
There could be a showdown over a bill that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation.
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Senator Puller readies bills for the state legislature
State Senator Toddy Puller (D-36), who represents most of the Mount Vernon area and northern Prince William County, is gearing up for the 2011 General Assembly session
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Loophole in school bus traffic law to close
A law requiring drivers to stop for school buses that, when read literally, lets drivers off the hook will likely change in the Virginia General Assembly.
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Supervisors prep wish list for a brisk, money-strapped legislative session
The agenda is long on substance and short on frills, said Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee), chairman of the Board of Supervisors’ legislative committee.
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Del. Kory seeks input on legislation
Annandale’s representative in the General Assembly, Del. Kaye Kory, plans to file several pieces of legislation during the 2011 session.
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Manassas Park City Council to set legislative agenda
The council opposes efforts to limit local governments in their authority to levy Business Professional and Occupational License taxes.
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Northern Virginia readies pleas for road funds
Northern Virginia officials are preparing their legislative wish lists for the General Assembly's 2011 session.
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Variety of topics on agenda for 2011 General Assembly session
The Alexandria City Council met with the five members of the City's State legislative delegation to discuss the 2011 Virginia General Assembly agenda.
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Legislators defend HOT-Lanes lawsuit, press for dialogue
Three members of the Arlington legislative delegation are urging top leaders to work with county leaders in an effort to resolve disputes over HOT lanes.
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Bob McDonnell, David Englin and the mystery of the sudden surplus
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Budget games helped create Virginia's surplus, but they weren't totally responsible for it.
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