by Matt Brooks

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Virginia News

McAuliffe Kicks Off Gubernatorial Campaign in Va.

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe kicked off his campaign for governor of Virginia Wednesday, vowing to create more jobs than any other governor in the country if elected. Read story »

'Momentum' Seen for Smoke-Free Restaurants

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) yesterday renewed his bid to ban smoking at restaurants in the commonwealth, telling legislators and others gathered at an Arlington County restaurant that much has changed since the proposal was torpedoed last year. Read story »

Kaine Says Top Priority This Year Is Va. Budget

Republicans Question Governor's Ability to Manage State's Finances and Chair DNC at Same Time

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said Monday that his main focus this year will be working with Republicans in the General Assembly on the state's budget crisis, even as he pivots into his new additional role as the chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Read story »

Kaine Poised To Chair The DNC

Va. Governor to Hold Position Part Time In Last Year in Office

Monday, Jan. 5, 2009

Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine will become chairman of the Democratic National Committee later this month, serving as the top political messenger for Barack Obama's administration even while finishing his final year in the governor's mansion, several sources said. Read story »

Upcoming Assembly Session Sets Up Clash of GOP, Kaine

Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009

House Speaker William J. Howell has grown tired of Republicans being blamed for everything that state lawmakers fail to get done. He wants Virginians to know that Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and the Democrats share responsibility for any lack of accomplishments. Read story »

Money, Endorsements Old Pals in Va. Politics

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009

As candidates gear up for an unprecedented number of statewide Democratic primary campaigns in Virginia this year, they are in feverish pursuit of endorsements. A nod from a well-known political patron can provide important validation, especially to those who have not run statewide and are unknown in large swaths of the commonwealth. Read story »

McAuliffe's Prowess As Fundraiser Grabs Spotlight in Gov. Race

Monday, Dec. 29, 2008

With his booming voice, quick wit and gregarious nature, Terry McAuliffe established a reputation as one of the world's best political fundraisers, soaking up hundreds of millions of dollars for Democratic causes and candidates. Read story »

Va. Again Cuts Rail, Highway Projects

N.Va. Is Mostly Spared in Trims to 6-Year Plan

Friday, Dec. 19, 2008

Declining tax revenue has forced Virginia transportation officials to again cut the number of projects to be funded during the next six years, but Northern Virginia will be spared from the most severe cuts this time around. Read story »