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kilosparksitup.blogspot.com: Terry Kilgore - "We Will Prevail" on the new Wise County Power Plant.

April 13, 2008
Yesterday was the 37th annual gathering of the Virginia Mining Association. The function was held at the Holiday Inn in Norton. Terry Kilgore addressed coal and the new plant. ?It?s amazing to me that people from the other parts of Virginia are suddenly interested in what is going on in Southwest Virginia,? Kilgore told the 37th annual gathering of the Virginia Mining Association at the Norton Holiday Inn on Saturday. Mostly, they seem put out by the prospect of low-cost electricity and a ...

The Conservative V.O.I.C.E ~Voter Outreach to Increase Conservatives in Virginia Elections~: The Bolling Report - SENATE AND HOUSE PASS COMPETING BUDGET BILLS

February 26, 2008
The Bolling Report - SENATE AND HOUSE PASS COMPETING BUDGET BILLS 26 Feb Posted by ddziok as House of Delegates, State Budget, Virginia Senate, Bill Bolling, Fiscal Issues If you have a second, please read Lt. Governor Bill Bolling?s latest newsletter. It lays out the differences between the Senate and the House budgets, and shows the strength that all 19 Republican Senators are showing in fighting the Democrats tax and spend policies for an expansion of government. This is all you?ll nee...

the.virginianfederalist.com: Getting Things Done

February 26, 2008
By Bob McDonnell I am now more than halfway through my term as the 44th Attorney General of Virginia. That?s hard to believe. Time moves quickly though, and already the attention of political observers has turned to upcoming elections. However, even as we look ahead, I think a little time spent looking back is in order. Every campaign season voters are inundated with promises and pledges. Then we move forward, and rarely is a glance back afforded. But a vibrant and participatory democracy is d...

Democratic Central : State Corporation Commission appointment looms large

February 22, 2008
One of the issues that is looming in the background of this General Assembly session is the question of the appointment of a new member of the State Corporation Commission. The SCC is one of the most important agencies that no one ever thinks about. In the coming months the SCC will decide on 500kv extra high-voltage transmission lines in Northern Virgina, power plants in Wise County and Caroline County, wind and nuclear generation plants,and how to enforce efficiency and conservation standard...

swacgirl.blogspot.com: Sen. Ken Cuccinelli calls the Dems on their hypocrisy

February 19, 2008
Senator Ken Cuccinelli calls it as he sees it ... and he's calling it on those who "talk the talk" but don't "walk the walk" in the State Senate. He is fired up about the budget divide and the pompous lifelong politicians in place. Read his latest Compass below -- classic reading and refreshingly honest for an elected. And Senator Cuccinelli ... thanks from the grassroots. Dear Fellow Republican: Democracy, shamocracy? welcome to the Virginia State Senate ?debate? on the budget. I often hear ...

Recent Mentions in the Media

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• SB284
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0460)
  
  : DMV special agents; full-time sworn members of enforcement division authority to enforce laws.
• SB285
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Driver's license; issuance to an applicant who doesn't provide social security number.
• SB286
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0149)
  
  : Income tax, state; exemption for launch services and payload to space flight participants.
• SB287
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB1-Houck) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed on certain drivers.
• SB288
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0403)
  
  : Health insurance program; local officers & employees of state-funded centers for independent living.
• SB349
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0099)
  
  : Charter; City of Bristol. 
• SB653
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0659)
  
  : Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Commission, created.
• SB673
  Introduced: January 14, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 766 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Deputy sheriffs; locality allow those injured to use accrued leave to supplement workers' comp.
• SJ204
  Introduced: February 18, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ204ER)
  
  : Commending the Historic 1908 Courthouse on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

• SB734
  Introduced: August 28, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0586)
  
  : Coal and gas road improvement tax, local; extends sunset provision.
• SB755
  Introduced: December 08, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0076)
  
  : Tuition, in-state; Community College System granting thereof to persons out of state within 30 mile.
• SB914
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB914)
  
  : Public Building Authority; authorized to issue bonds for prison construction in Mt. Rogers District.
• SB1072
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0607)
  
  : Charter; City of Bristol.  
• SB1108
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0783)
  
  : Emergency preparedness; makes several revisions related to orders of isolation and quarantine.
• SB1109
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from SCC (SB1109)
  
  : Banks; financial activities. 
• SB1202
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0729)
  
  : Emergency management and preparedness; mutual aid agreements. 
• SB1315
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Letter sent to DMV
  
  : Driver's license numbers; nonissuance of license to persons with religious objections thereto.
• SJ449
  Introduced: January 22, 2007
  Status: Failed to pass in Senate
  
  : Commending Daisy Portuondo.

• SB174
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Left in General Laws and Technology
  
  : Public-Private Partnership Advisory Commission; created.
• SB175
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by Finance (SB393-Stolle) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Retirement System; increases the retirement allowances for future state and local retirees.
• SB176
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Failed to pass in Senate
  
  : Libraries; certain shall have technology protection measures against Internet restrictions.
• SB187
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0167)
  
  : Prescription Monitoring Program; modifies reporting requirements.
• SB363
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0901)
  
  : Commonwealth Preparedness, Office of; created.
• SB364
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0902)
  
  : Workforce Transition Act; provides gubernatorial appointees shall be covered thereunder.
• SB365
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0803)
  
  : Coal; tax credits.
• SB688
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0383)
  
  : Public utilities; SCC to establish procedure for lines that cross railroads.
• SJ226
  Introduced: February 15, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ226ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Staff Sergeant James Earl Estep.
• SJ227
  Introduced: February 15, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ227ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Janette Carter.
• SJ246
  Introduced: February 20, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ246ER)
  
  : Commending Bristol, Virginia, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
• SJ5063
  Introduced: September 27, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ5063ER)
  
  : Commending the Honorable Glen Morgan Williams.
• SR8
  Introduced: January 24, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR8ER)
  
  : State Corporation Commission; nomination for election of member.
• SR9
  Introduced: January 24, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate (SR9ER)
  
  : Workers' Compensation Commission; nomination for election of member.