As Closure Looms, Work on New JFCOM Facility in Norfolk Proceeds
Boucher Faces Serious Challenger in Griffith
Connolly Fimian in Tight Rematch
Incumbents Decry Political Rancor as Election Nears
Labor Day Parade in Buena Vista
Dems Rally in Newport News
Perriello, Webb Stump in Danville
Western Virginia May Lose Seats in Redistricting
Panel to Analyze ABC Privatization Plan
Extra DMV Hours Draw Smattering of [...]

Navy Cautious on Foreign Ownership of Northrop’s Shipyards
Rigell Drops $500K into 2nd District Campaign
Connolly, Fimian Quarrel Over Financial Overhaul
Conservative Group Holds Rally for Hurt in Danville
Pittsylvania Supervisors Question Storage Buildings
C’Ville Councils Toughens Zoning to Mute Late Night Shows
$2.25 Billion for the Bay, But at What Cost
National Republicans Flock to State
Judges Say No Evidence of Misconduct [...]

1. Cuccinelli v. Kissinger
I think that it was Henry Kissinger, former Secretary and Harvard professor, who first noted that academic politics were so vicious because the stakes were so small (though the statement has been repeated so often by so many that it’s origins have become quite hazy). Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli clearly holds a [...]

Dems Hold Wide Cash Leads in Virginia Competitive House Races
Rigell, Nye Money Race
Not Yet a Candidate, Allen Raises Money Like One
Former Legislator’s Aide Illegally Spent $52,000 on Nightclubs, Restaurants, and Liquor
McDonnell Restores Rights of 506 Felons
McDonnell Aides, Industry, Huddle on Privatizing ABC
Environmentalists Blast State for Luring Mercury Paper
VDOT Isn’t Buying Signs To Tout Stimulus Projects
McDonnell’s [...]

Washington Region is Best Educated in Nation
Bolling, Other LG’s to Get View of Spill Response
Budget Surplus Loosens Pursestrings a Bit
State Surplus Will Go to Bonus, Schools, Water, Roads
Cuccinelli Files Brief Backing Arizona v. U.S.
McDonnell Warns Agencies to Pay VITA on Time
McDonnell Offers Encouragement to State’s Hispanic Students
McDonnell to Perry: We’ll Be Back on Top Next [...]

New Laws
New Traffic Safety Laws
Concealed Weapons Measure Goes into Effect Today
Cuccinelli Health Care Suit in Court Thursday
Localities Want Authority Over Liquor Store Locations if State Privatizes ABC
Environmental Groups Ask Obama to Permanently Halt Offshore Drilling
Fairfax CountyPopulation Shifts to Alter Voting Districts
Griffith Challenges Boucher to More Debates
Fimian Advances in GOP Candidate Program
Perriello Hits Air Waves with [...]

Class Action Suits Accuse Energy Companies of Stealing from Landowners
VDOT Fires I-81 Contractor
GOP Holds Seats in House Specials
Robinson Wins Special Election to House
Budget May Have to Be Reopened for Medicaid Fix
State Tax Commissioner Janie Bowen Dies
Does Fimian Want to Repeal 17th Amendment?
Perriello to Respect Office Protest Ban
Finalists Named for Norfolk Superintendent
Chesapeake Names Roberts Superintendent
Beach City [...]

Virginia Major Front in Battle for the House
National Mood Likely to Play Large Role in 5th District Race
Perriello, Hurt Stump Early in C’ville
Doctor Says Vets Get Hooled Not Healed at Hampton VA
Norfolk Police May Try 12 Hour Shifts to Offset Budget Cuts
Floyd’s Balancing Act