Virginia

March 23, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Tech. Sgt. William H. Jefferson, Jr., 34, of Norfolk, Virginia, died March 22 near Sperwan Ghar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.

Source: DoD

March 19, 2008 -- Washington, D.C. — More than 10 people die each week in Virginia because they don’t have health insurance, says a new report by Families USA, the national organization for health care consumers.

The Families USA report, the first-ever state-specific report of this type, is based on a groundbreaking national study by the Institute of Medicine, which in 2002 forged the direct link between a lack of health coverage and deaths from health-related causes.    » read more »

March 19, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died Mar. 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device during combat operations.

They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Michael D. Elledge, 41, of Brownsburg, Indiana

Spc. Christopher C. Simpson, 23, of Hampton, Virginia

Source: DoD

Report Reveals Why Insurance Matters as a Life-and-Death Issue

Washington, D.C. — Four people die each week in West Virginia because they don’t have health insurance, says a new report by Families USA, the national organization for health care consumers.

The Families USA report, the first-ever state-specific report of this type, is based on a groundbreaking national study by the Institute of Medicine, which in 2002 forged the direct link between a lack of health coverage and deaths from health-related causes.    » read more »

March 5, 2008 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today declared a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia, directing state agencies to take all necessary actions to aid in the response to severe weather that affected several areas last night.

A declaration of emergency allows the Governor to immediately deploy state personnel, equipment and other emergency response resources, and to coordinate state and local response to the event.    » read more »

Government Performance Project gives Virginia "A-“ overall score

March 3, 2008 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Virginia again received the top score in the Government Performance Project’s “Grading the States 2008” report, the nation’s only comprehensive, independent analysis of how well each state performs in serving the public. In the first such rating in three years, Virginia achieved an overall grade of A- for performance. Two other states – Utah and Washington ­- received an A- grade, and the national average was B-.    » read more »

Case of Jeremy Jaynes Sets National Precedent; Spammer Sentenced Under Virginia Anti-SPAM Act; Legislation and Initial Conviction Achieved by Former Attorney General Jerry Kilgore

Feb. 29, 2008 -- Richmond - Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced today that the Virginia Supreme Court has upheld the nation’s first felony SPAM conviction. “SPAM” refers to unsolicited bulk email sent by fraudulent means.    » read more »

Proposes strategy for addressing anticipated budget shortfall

February 12, 2008 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the revised revenue forecast for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, as well as a budget reduction plan designed to deal with the shortfall in state revenue brought on by the national downturn in the economy. The shortfall for the remainder of fiscal year 2008 and fiscal years 2009 and 2010 totals nearly $1.4 billion.    » read more »

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008, WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice today reached a settlement resolving allegations of racial discrimination with the owner and operator of Kokoamos’ Island Bar & Grill (“Kokoamos”), a restaurant and nightclub in Virginia Beach, Va. The Justice Department alleged that the nightclub discriminated against African-American patrons by denying them admission into the facility for discriminatory reasons. The settlement requires the nightclub to implement changes to its policies and practices in order to prevent such discrimination.    » read more »

Virginia, California and Texas developments recognized as national models for design excellence

During roundtable discussion, Obama hears parents concerns and discusses comprehensive agenda to improve education from birth to college

February 10, 2008 -- Alexandria, VA - During a visit to T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria today, Senator Barack Obama held a discussion with Northern Virginia parents on his plan to ensure that all children receive a world-class education from the day they are born until the day they graduate college.    » read more »

2/10/2008 -- Today, Hillary Clinton outlined her economic blueprint for rebuilding the middle class, and talked with Virginia voters about the tangible impact that her economic plan would have on their lives. Throughout her campaign, Hillary has been listening to the voices of people all across America. And after seven years of a president who’s listened only to the special interests, she believes it is time for a president who brings the dreams, values, and voices of middle class families to your White House.

Her Economic Plan Would:    » read more »

2/10/2008 -- The Hillary Clinton for President campaign announced today the Virginia Women’s Steering Committee, comprised of over 400 of the state’s prominent leaders in government, business, education and politics, who will provide outreach for the campaign leading up to the Virginia primary on February 12.

The committee includes Founder of Virginia NOW, Mollie Abraham; State Senator Mary Margaret Whipple; and Arlington County Sheriff, Beth Arthur.    » read more »

2/10/2008 -- The Hillary Clinton for President campaign announced today the Virginia Women’s Steering Committee, comprised of over 400 of the state’s prominent leaders in government, business, education and politics, who will provide outreach for the campaign leading up to the Virginia primary on February 12.

The committee includes Founder of Virginia NOW, Mollie Abraham; State Senator Mary Margaret Whipple; and Arlington County Sheriff, Beth Arthur.    » read more »

2/9/2008 - The Clinton campaign today announced its Virginia Hispanic Leadership Council, comprised of community leaders from across the state who are already mobilizing grassroots support for Hillary leading up to Virginia’s February 12th primary.    » read more »