Patching Up March: Statewide 'Pothole Blitz' Begins
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First comes the snow, and then comes the potholes. Too many Loudouners already know that flat tires aren’t far down the road.
Stories tagged "Bob McDonnell"
Editorial: Credit Where It's Due
A bit too often, editorial space is limited to criticism, either directly or indirectly. Part of the purpose for this space is to bring attention to a topic that is going unrecognized or add our perspective to an issue under consideration.
McDonnell Announces Opposition to LCI Freeze
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R) announced Monday, Feb. 8, that he will not support the freeze of the Local Composite Index (LCI) as proposed in the budget prepared by former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine (D). McDonnell announced he will support updating the LCI, the formula which determines state and local education funding responsibility.
Tough Challenges: McDonnell Addresses Business Leaders at Chamber Event
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“Things are going great. We’re all concerned about global warming, and since I’ve been elected governor it’s snowed every week,” joked Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 4.
Editorial: Bad Math
Math is unforgiving. Very seldom has this truism been demonstrated more aptly than under the Local Composite Index (LCI), the formula by which Virginia distributes funds to support local education. The formula itself is complex, but it weights the property values and population to provide a number.
The Dartboard: Bull's Eye for Jan. 20
State Senator Mark Herring questions McDonnell's transportation plan. Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli puts helping others above his own inauguration. Governor Bob McDonnell to respond to the President's state of the union.
McDonnell, Virginia to Re-Open Rest Stops
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Apparently, drivers have been too restless in the last five months, as Virginia will re-open 19 rest stops and welcome centers that were closed down in July 2009
McDonnell Reflects on Virginia History at Inauguration
Robert McDonnell was sworn in as the 71st Governor of Virginia on Saturday, Jan. 16. The text of his inauguration comments is below.
Editorial: Charter to the Rescue?
While not entirely unexpected, some Virginia schools may feel the warm wind of change and criticism blowing down the back of their necks with Tuesday’s announcement that Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell has named Gerard Robinson as the Secretary of Education for Virginia.
Federal Funding Renewed for Gang Task Force
As Congress continues to work before the holiday recess, Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th) announced that some local anti-gang organizations can expect to receive more than just coal in their stockings.
Sheila Johnson Joins Republican Delegate Candidates at Rally to Get out the Vote
With about a week to go until Election Day across the Commonwealth, candidates and their ardent supporters urged the crowd at a “Women for Bob McDonnell” rally to continue to push through until the end, calling the final days a sprint..
Editorial: Getting There From Here
In a gubernatorial election where traffic and transportation funding consistently rank in the top three most important issues facing voters, it is the height of absurdity that we’re left without a real, viable traffic plan.
Relaxed & Focused: Ten Minutes with Bob McDonnell
While his opponents claim a last minute narrowing of the race, most polls show former Attorney General Robert McDonnell with a strong lead in the race to become the next Governor of Virginia. McDonnell sat down with Loudoun Independent's John Geddie to discuss his plans for the Commonwealth, how he intends to wage the final days of the campaigns, and his observations on a changed Northern Virginia.
Deeds and McDonnell Square Off at Chamber of Commerce Forum
Deeds and McDonnell discuss their qualifications and plans for Virginia at the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Forum
Obama Gets Tough for Deeds at Tysons Corner Rally
After winning an election, it’s difficult to separate the victory celebration from the next campaign—particularly in Virginia, where there is an election every year. President Obama’s appearance at a Democratic fundraiser at Tysons Corner to support gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds was both.
