Virginia

Kaine favors stronger efforts to address climate change

Bill.Bartel — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:15:32 -0500

RICHMOND Gov. Timothy M. Kaine on Thursday told his Commission on Climate Change that he welcomes its recommendation to seek greater cuts in greenhouse gases than what he originally proposed as part of Virginia’s plan to combat global warming.

Kaine not interested in U.S. secretary of education job

Cindy.Clayton — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:50:50 -0500

RICHMOND Gov. Timothy M. Kaine is not interested in becoming U.S. secretary of education, thank you.

At least for now.

Advocate urges prevention as best approach to gangs

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:09:24 -0500

WASHINGTON A veteran children's advocate urged lawmakers Wednesday to resist the impulse to fight gang violence through tougher prison sentences, and called instead for a $10 billion investment in locally run programs that focus on education, job training, counseling and other crime-prevention efforts.

Economy has Va. Tech fans deciding which big game to attend

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:29:35 -0500

By Mark Berman There could be plenty of empty seats at Raymond James Stadium when Virginia Tech and Boston College square off for the ACC title Saturday.

A stronger argument for smoking ban

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:06:12 -0500

When State Sen. Ralph Northam walks into the Capitol, he doesn't check his usual title, Doctor, at the door. Northam sponsored legislation last winter to ban smoking in all Virginia bars and restaurants. The measure passed the Senate but was defeated in a six-member House subcommittee, meaning 94 delegates were not given a chance to vote on the issue.

3 charged with damaging Civil War grave in Southampton

Brian.Root — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:15:50 -0500

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY Three men have been arrested in the desecration last summer of a Civil War soldier’s grave , a county sheriff said Wednesday.

Man charged with sending bloody threat letter to Rep. Scott

Bill.Bartel — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:09:27 -0500

A federal magistrate Wednesday ordered a Richmond man jailed after the FBI arrested him on a charge of sending U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott a bloodstained letter that contained threats of a Virginia Tech-style massacre.

Governor's race off to early start in Richmond

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:10:13 -0500

RICHMOND Forget the 2008 presidential race. In Virginia, the land of plentiful elections, it's already passé. The 2009 gubernatorial campaign debuted Tuesday as the three Democrats and sole Republican eyeing state government's top job took the stage together for the first time and tested jabs on taxes, transportation and their personal qualifications.

Virginia's budget shortfall forecast approaching $2.8B

Chinelo.Onwualu — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:47:47 -0500

RICHMOND Gov. Timothy M. Kaine huddled with lawmakers and economic advisers Tuesday afternoon to discuss state budget woes, hours after meeting with fellow governors and President-elect Barack Obama in Philadelphia to discuss fixing the nation's finances.

Two of four candidates for governor won't rule out tax increase

Kerry.Sipe — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:24:16 -0500

RICHMOND Two of three Democrats likely to vie for governor next year on Tuesday declined to rule out increasing taxes if the state’s economic problems deepen.

The Democratic trio and Atty. Gen. Bob McDonnell, who is unopposed for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, made their first joint appearance during a conference of journalists that cover state government.