Recent Mentions on Blogs

notlarrysabato.typepad.com: The House Democrats and the 2007 Campaign

January 18, 2008
Ward Armstrong's behavior is coming back to bite him in the ass... From the WaPo: "During last fall's campaign, House Democrats targeted several incumbents by sending out mailers and running TV advertisements that criticized them for supporting a pay raise for legislators. "Danny Marshall opposed increasing the minimum wage while voting to increase his own salary," said one mailer aimed at Del. Daniel W. Marshall III (R-Danville)." Sounds like a good issue... but... "Legislative salaries ...

justbarelyinsidethebeltway.blogspot.com: VA Democrat Senators Raise Own Pay

January 17, 2008
The Macaca Post reports: At a time of layoffs and salary freezes throughout state government, Democratic Senate leaders have pushed through a $29 increase in the daily allowance given to senators and some of their staff members during the legislative session. Leaders of the Republican-controlled House said they are not going to follow the Senate's lead because of the budget situation and concerns that an increase could be used against them in a future campaign. Under the rules approved last week...

www.seniorlivingwebsite.org : Spouses, Smokers Earning Penalties

January 2, 2008
Hartford Courant - A lot of companies feel like, hey, if an employee?s spouse has coverage available to them through their own employer, then that?s where they should get it,? said Tom Billet, a senior health care consultant with Watson Wyatt Worldwide based in Stamford Give credit to those who care for elderly Detroit Free Press - As the husband of a woman who has devoted most of her professional life to senior health care, and with a mother-in-law currently residing in a long-term facility,...

www.seniorlivingwebsite.info : Roche?s victory comes at a price

January 2, 2008
Newark Star-Ledger - It?s a minimal risk to Roche,? said Ira Loss, a senior health-care analyst with Washington Analysis. ?It would have been a nice present for shareholders if they were successful. But now, they?ll be ready to go once the patents expire.? Amgen?s court Source: www.nj.com Medicare training being offered Enid News & Eagle - Linda Clure, counselor with Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program through the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner s Office, will present Medicare Part D ...

Raising Kaine The Voice of Progressive Virginia : Can Democrats take Back the Majority in the House of Delegates?

December 26, 2007
Assuming Albert Pollard wins the February Special Election- Democrats need to pick up six seats to win back the majority in the House of Delegates. I believe it's possible, but it will take some incredible candidate recruitment to pull it off (House recruitment over the last 2 cycles has been anemic to say the least). The First Tier races should be made exceptionally competitive with a solid Democrat at the top of the ticket, The Second Tier races will be tough but are winnable, and The Third Ti...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Martinsville Bulletin: Del. Marshall to discuss tobacco funds

April 28, 2008
By DEBBIE HALL - Bulletin Staff Writer Del. Danny Marshall, R-Danville, will be in Henry County on Tuesday to attend the April meeting of the Henry County ...

GoDanRiver.com: Danville IMAX theater funding on bond referendum

April 24, 2008
Delegate Danny Marshall, R-Danville, said Thursday that the money for the bond referendum would not all have to be borrowed at once, but could be spread out ...

• HB24
  Introduced: November 30, 2007
  Status: Left in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Employment Commission; required to close Commonwealth-operated employment offices.
• HB25
  Introduced: November 30, 2007
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Safe driving points; allows drivers to accumulate up to 10 in one year and 5 for safe driving class.
• HB376
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Driver's license; examinations of applicants to be conducted exclusively in English language.
• HB377
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Civil remedial fees; court to order community service in lieu of imposition of fees.
• HB378
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
  
  : Golden Age Card Program; Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish.
• HB379
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Education
  
  : Public schools; permitted fees and charges.
• HB380
  Introduced: January 04, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB433-Miller, J.H.)
  
  : Motor vehicle; impoundment thereof after issuance of ticket for driving without license.
• HB595
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : State officials and employees; payment of state funds for certain communication devices prohibited.
• HB1037
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0253)
  
  : Nonprofit entities; public meeting prior to disposition of assets.
• HB1497
  Introduced: January 17, 2008
  Status: Left in General Laws
  
  : Small business health insurance advisor; Sec. of Health and Human Resources to create position.
• HB1536
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: VOTE: ---DEFEATED (33-Y 65-N 1-A)
  
  : Constitutional officers; election for abolition thereof.
• HJ588
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Max R. Glass.
• HJ589
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending John C. Hamlin.
• HJ590
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending the Danville Community Emergency Response Team.
• HJ591
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Avicia Hooper Thorpe.
• HJ592
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Russell Scruggs.
• HJ593
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Introduced bill reprinted 089306612
  
  : Commending Richard Turner.
• HJ606
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Joan Frances Weber Gignac.
• HJ607
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of William Isaac Lee Sydnor.
• HJ608
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Dr. Herbert Ralph Silverman.
• HJ609
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Robert Lawrence McGinnis.
• HJ610
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Sarah Jordan Buchanan.

• HB284
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation
  
  : Motor vehicles; establishing gross weight and axle-spacing requirements for certain, fees.
• HB288
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Antique motor vehicles; corrects erroneous references thereto.
• HB861
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Martinsville, City of; requires voter approval before city can revert to town status.
• HB1497
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : City of Martinsville; city reversion. 
• HB1634
  Introduced: November 13, 2006
  Status: Left in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Minimum wage; increase amount thereof.
• HB1639
  Introduced: November 16, 2006
  Status: Assigned ACNRsub: Natural Resources (Ware, R.L.)
  
  : Hunting on Sundays; allows hunting thereon.
• HB2464
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2464)
  
  : Motor fuels and road taxes; rates and refunds.
• HB2465
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0492)
  
  : Antique motor vehicles and antique trailers; license plates therefor.
• HB2466
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2466)
  
  : Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; basis and rate.
• HB2467
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2467)
  
  : Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; basis and rate.
• HB2468
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0654)
  
  : Governor's Development Opportunity Fund; adjusts eligibility for grants or loans.
• HB2469
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0290)
  
  : Uniform Statewide Building Code; abatement of violations a civil penalty.
• HB2470
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (HB2470)
  
  : Uniform Statewide Building Code; violations, penalty.
• HB2471
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0493)
  
  : Special identification cards;provisions shall not apply to certain applicants.
• HB2799
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0670)
  
  : Electric power and energy; purchase by Virginia Tech and municipal corporation.
• HB3160
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from SCC (HB3160)
  
  : Health insurance; policies to protect uninsured.
• HB3161
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Letter sent to FOIA
  
  : Freedom of Information Act; exemption for complainant information.
• HJ182
  Introduced: January 16, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment (first resolution); Transportation Trust Fund.
• HJ675
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment; Transportation Trust Fund, continued (first reference).
• HJ725
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ725ER)
  
  : Dale Earnhardt Day.
• HJ894
  Introduced: February 12, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ894ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of James A. Slade.
• HJ898
  Introduced: February 12, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ898ER)
  
  : Commending Sacred Heart Catholic School.
• HJ924
  Introduced: February 15, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ924ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of the Reverend Larry G. Hill.
• HJ927
  Introduced: February 15, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ927ER)
  
  : Commending B. G. Lewis III.
• HJ928
  Introduced: February 15, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ928ER)
  
  : Commending Pete Castiglione.
• HJ954
  Introduced: February 19, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ954ER)
  
  : Commending Donald P. Nodtvedt, Jr.
• HJ955
  Introduced: February 19, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ955ER)
  
  : Commending the Danville Braves.

• HB283
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Water and sewer services; fees and charges.
• HB284
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation
  
  : Motor vehicles; establishing gross weight and axle-spacing requirements for certain, fees.
• HB285
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: Left in General Laws
  
  : Criminal history background checks; required for applicants for license in real estate.
• HB286
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0247)
  
  : Residential Property Disclosure Act; disclosure of pending enforcement actions.
• HB287
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: Tabled in Transportation
  
  : Driver's licenses; all examinations to be in English, interpreters in connection with prohibited.
• HB288
  Introduced: January 04, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation
  
  : Antique motor vehicles; corrects erroneous references thereto.
• HB744
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0424)
  
  : Uniform Statewide Building Code; enforcement actions against owner.
• HB861
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : Martinsville, City of; requires voter approval before city can revert to town status.
• HB1304
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0208)
  
  : Federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; technical changes.
• HB1430
  Introduced: January 17, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0210)
  
  : Tractor-semitrailer combinations; exemption for certain from length limit.
• HB1497
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Counties, Cities and Towns
  
  : City of Martinsville; city reversion. 
• HB1498
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Left in General Laws
  
  : Mold inspectors and remediators; licensure.
• HB1499
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0080)
  
  : Economic Crisis Strike Force; created, report.
• HB5040
  Introduced: September 13, 2006
  Status: Left in Finance
  
  : Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; reduces the sale price for determining the rate thereof.
• HJ182
  Introduced: January 16, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment (first resolution); Transportation Trust Fund.
• HJ409
  Introduced: February 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ409ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Charles A. Womack, Sr.
• HJ419
  Introduced: March 01, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ419ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of David Joseph Macpherson.
• HJ420
  Introduced: March 01, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ420ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Officer Courtney Lamont Dickerson.
• HJ431
  Introduced: March 02, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ431ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Philip Niland Daly, Sr.
• HJ525
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ525ER)
  
  : Commending Peyton Sellers.
• HJ526
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ526ER)
  
  : Commending Dr. Joel Singer.
• HJ527
  Introduced: March 06, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ527ER)
  
  : Commending Linwood Wright.
• HJ5011
  Introduced: April 11, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5011ER)
  
  : Commending the Carlisle School boys' varsity basketball team.
• HJ5017
  Introduced: April 12, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5017ER)
  
  : Commending Will Pannill.
• HJ5071
  Introduced: May 25, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5071ER)
  
  : Commending Lawrence Woodson.
• HJ5114
  Introduced: June 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5114ER)
  
  : Commending H. Phillip Smith.
• HJ5126
  Introduced: August 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5126ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Dr. John J. Neal, Jr.
• HJ5127
  Introduced: August 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5127ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Wendell Oliver Scott on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of his birth.
• HJ5128
  Introduced: August 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5128ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of the Honorable T. Ryland Dodson.
• HJ5132
  Introduced: August 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5132ER)
  
  : Commending Dr. Edwin James Harvie, Jr.
• HJ5133
  Introduced: August 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5133ER)
  
  : Commending Dave Clark.
• HJ5144
  Introduced: September 05, 2006
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Constitutional amendment; Transportation Trust Fund (first reference).