Virginia

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine and Former Secretary of Commerce Bill Daley say plan will help jumpstart the economy; call for immediate implementation

January 13, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Barack Obama today unveiled a plan to revitalize the economy in the short-term with a stimulus package that will immediately inject $75 billion into the economy in the form of tax cuts and direct spending targeted to working families, seniors, homeowners and the unemployed.    » read more »

January 9, 2008 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine tonight delivered the State of the Commonwealth Address to the Joint Assembly in Richmond. The text of his speech follows:

“Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Members of the General Assembly, my fellow Virginians:

It is with great pride in our shared history that we return tonight to our historic Capitol. This Capitol is entering its 220th year of service, as home to the oldest continuous legislature in the New World.    » read more »

Eighty-Nine Schools Earn Awards for Excellence; Board of Education Recognizes Additional Schools and School Divisions

January 10, 2008 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that 89 Virginia public schools have met the rigorous criteria required to earn the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence. The award is the highest honor under a new incentive program for schools and school divisions created by the Board of Education to advance Governor Kaine’s “competence to excellence” agenda.    » read more »

Agenda Consists of Proposals related to Consumer Protection, Mental Health Reform, Illegal Immigration, Public Safety, Environmental Protection, Effective Government

Jan. 8, 2007 -- Richmond – Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced his 2008 legislative agenda today at a morning press conference in Richmond.    » read more »

Would make existing law apply to gun show purchases

January 8, 2008 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced a legislative proposal to close the gun show loophole in existing laws requiring instant background checks for firearms purchases. The Governor made the announcement standing with family members of students killed or injured in April’s Virginia Tech shootings, as well as legislators and members of the law enforcement community.    » read more »

Clarifies definition of a restaurant, improves public health

January 7, 2008 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today proposed legislation for a statewide ban on smoking in restaurants, including dining establishments in public and private clubs. The legislation also clarifies the definition of a restaurant for purposes of the smoking ban.    » read more »

1/4/2008 -- The Hillary Clinton for President Campaign announced Friday that Virginia Assembly Delegates Adam Ebbin and Jennifer McClellan have endorsed Hillary’s candidacy for President. McClellan is also a Democratic National Committee member.

"For decades, Hillary Clinton has been a national champion for our children’s health care and education," said Ebbin. "We need someone with her proven experience and track record in Washington, and Hillary has the experience and knowledge to make change happen."    » read more »

Samuel Hayes III appointed

December 19, 2007 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the appointment of Samuel Hayes III as director of Minority Business Enterprise. Mr. Hayes has more than 19 years of government management experience.

“Mr. Hayes is an excellent fit for this very important job,” Governor Kaine said. “He brings a wealth of experience, including as a procurement officer for a major state agency.”    » read more »

Supreme Court to Rule on Interpretation of 2nd Amendment in District of Columbia v. Heller

December 18, 2007 -- Richmond- Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced today that Virginia will join an amicus brief supporting the individual rights interpretation of the right to bear arms confirmed in the Second Amendment.    » read more »

Enhance Troop Welfare and Improve Wartime Contracting; Conference Report Agreed to by Senate and House Negotiators

December 14, 2007 -- Washington, DC—Senator John W. Warner (R-VA) and Senator Jim Webb (D-VA), both members of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, announced today their joint support for the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R. 1585).    » read more »

December 12, 2007 -- Paul supporters collect 5,000 more signatures than Mitt Romney to guarantee spot on February 12 primary ballot

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Tomorrow, the Ron Paul 2008 campaign will turn in 20,000 signatures to guarantee a place on the state’s February 12 GOP primary ballot.

The 20,000 signatures are 5,000 more than Mitt Romney turned in, and double the 10,000 signatures required for a place on the ballot.

“Virginia has rallied to Dr. Paul’s message of freedom, peace and prosperity,” said campaign spokesman Jesse Benton.    » read more »

Filtration Specialties to invest $1.5 million

December 12, 2007 -- RICHMOND - Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Filtration Specialties Inc., a designer and manufacturer of high-performance filtration media for high temperature applications, will invest $1.5 million to open a facility in Mecklenburg County. The company will manufacture fiberglass felt for the filtration industry, creating 10 jobs. Virginia successfully competed with Massachusetts for the project.    » read more »

Plan will improve accessibility and quality of care for at-risk Virginians

December 12, 2007 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine stood today with health care advocates and members of the Health Reform Commission to announce his proposal to expand access to health care for the uninsured. The Governor’s proposed budget will include funding to increase women’s access to critical preventive care, expand the health care safety net for the uninsured, and launch a pilot initiative to provide insurance to more working families.    » read more »

Dec. 4, 2007 -- Richmond - Today the Department of Energy announced it would review its prior decision to create a Mid-Atlantic National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC).

The corridor, as originally designated, included a significant portion of northern and central Virginia. Today’s decision follows a formal written request for a rehearing on the matter submitted last month by Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell and Governor Tim Kaine.    » read more »

Contract will improve reliability of Virginia's electricity grid and reduce load

December 3, 2007 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Virginia has entered into a contract with EnergyConnect that will help improve the reliability of Virginia’s electricity grid and will provide incentive payments for reducing the load on the grid. EnergyConnect is a wholly owned subsidiary of Microfield Group Inc.

“Virginia’s Energy Plan recommends that the state government lead by example,” Governor Kaine said. “This contract does exactly that.”    » read more »