Recent Mentions on Blogs

bryanscrafford.wordpress.com: Judy Feder Office Opening

May 9, 2008
On Sunday afternoon, I attended an event in McLean to celebrate the opening of Judy Feder?s new campaign office. You couldn?t have asked for better weather, which made the event even more enjoyable for the large number of people who showed up to show their support for Judy. Prior to becoming Judy?s campaign office the building was originally a single family home and was later used as a doctor?s office. This essentially was important because the weather therefore helped to illustrate how the of...

Raising Kaine The Voice of Progressive Virginia : Brian Moran's Pancake Breakfast

April 12, 2008
I just got back from Brian Moran's pancake breakfast at T.C. Williams High School ("Remember the Titans") in Alexandria. First, a note on T.C. Williams High School, an environmentally friendly building constructed to LEED standards and winner of a "green innovation award." Environmentally friendly features of the school include: "a 450,000-gallon underground cistern to collect and store rainwater for use in toilet flushing, air-conditioning operations and irrigation; a rooftop garden to prov...

Raising Kaine The Voice of Progressive Virginia : Sen. Webb: "Proud to be here tonight endorsing Leslie Byrne"

April 1, 2008
Tonight was the big end-of-quarter fundraiser/reception for Leslie Byrne at the home of Bob and Mary Ann Hovis in Oakton. Eric took a lot of photographs, which I'm sure he'll post later, but for now here are the highlights from what I saw. *There were about 200 people present, including several bloggers and numerous candidates, past and present (Janet Oleszek, Morris Meyer, Carlos del Toro, and several more). *Webb was piped in by his brother Gary on bagpipes, playing "Scotland the Brave"....

Democratic Central : Environmental legislation in the General Assembly

March 11, 2008
Here is a run-down of the environmental legislation presented in this session of the General Assembly: HB 18 and 19 -- David Englin's bills to amend and to repeal legislation passed during the 2007 session of the General Assembly to consolidate the existing three citizen boards -- the State Air Pollution Control Board, the State Water Control Board, and the Waste Management Board -- into one 11- member citizen board died in Committee. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bi... , http://leg1.state.va.us...

Raising Kaine The Voice of Progressive Virginia : Bloggers Day in Richmond

February 29, 2008
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend "Bloggers Day" in Richmond, sponsored by Brian Moran, Kris Amundson and Bob Brink. As you can see from the following schedule, it was a busy and informative day for the bloggers (Kenton Ngo, Eileen Levandoski, Ben Tribbett, Nate Wilcox, Seth Oldmixon, myself) who were there. It was great to meet many people I've read about, like Ward Armstrong, Joe Bouchard, Shannon Valentine, etc. It was also worthwhile to see how the Democratic caucus works, to obse...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Vienna/Oakton Connection: ?Obama Factor? Energizes Teenagers

May 14, 2008
Del. Margi Vanderhye (D-34) is hoping that young voters' interest in Obama may translate into future involvement in their communities.

Virginia Connection Newspapers: VDOT Sets Up Construction Across From Middle School

May 8, 2008
Foust, Connolly, Del. Margi Vanderhye (D-34) and Sen. Janet Howell (D-32) asked VDOT in a separate letter to consider moving the staging area to another ...

Fairfaxtimes.com: Construction raises hackles in McLean

April 30, 2008
 - Janet Howell (D-Reston) and Del. Margi Vanderhye (D-McLean) after citizen complaints about the clearing began to pour in. However, VDOT declined to meet ...

Great Falls Connection: Community Blessed with Loyalty

April 30, 2008
By Margaret "Margi" Vanderhye, State Delegate (D-34) In the weeks since I returned from our legislative session in Richmond, I have been reminded many times ...

Fairfaxtimes.com: Lobbying for safety

April 23, 2008
 - A recent gathering to discuss a traffic light on Riverbend Road drew more than 50 people, Supervisor John Foust and Del. Margi Vanderhye (D-McLean); ...

From the Legislator’s Website

Margi's Richmond Report

April 22, 2008

Vanderhye Richmond Report - Join Us at Our Town Hall Meeting Next Week

April 2, 2008

Weekly Report from Richmond

March 3, 2008

Margi's Weekly Report from Richmond

February 25, 2008

Margi meets with students fron Northern Virginia Community College

February 22, 2008

• HB1227
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Appropriations
  
  : Breast and cervical cancer; coverage of treatment.
• HB1228
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0518)
  
  : Electric utilities; notice of renewable power options. 
• HB1229
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0554)
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include WaterSense qualified products.
• HB1230
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Greenhouse gas emissions; mandatory reporting.
• HB1231
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed certain drivers.
• HB1232
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (HB538-Orrock)
  
  : Cats and dogs; prohibits any dealer from overbreeding.
• HB1233
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Reckless driving; suspension of license on conviction of minor.
• HB1234
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Education
  
  : Standards of Learning; growth model for student academic achievement.
• HJ307
  Introduced: January 30, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ307ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of William A. Strauss.
• HJ348
  Introduced: February 06, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Martha K. Glennan.
• HJ355
  Introduced: February 06, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending the Fairfax County school winners of the Governor's Award for Educational Execllence.
• HJ363
  Introduced: February 07, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Richard G. Darman.
• HJ444
  Introduced: February 20, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Vincent F. Callahan, Jr.
• HJ445
  Introduced: February 20, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Langley High, and Oakton High.
• HJ594
  Introduced: March 03, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Our Military Kids, Inc.