Legislative Blog

The latest opposition piece from noted “right winger” George McGovern.

Bids for paving and bridge projects go out April 7th. A list of potential projects: http://static.mgnetwork.com/rtd/pdfs/20090407_VDOT.pdf

For more information, click here.

Alvin Nash to return to Blue Ridge Housing. Replacement choice will be crucial because the City must contend with a variety of issues in a difficult economic environment. See more here.

House Version - http://hac.state.va.us/

Senate Version - http://sfc.state.va.us/

For commentary, click here and here.  

Virginia could receive $700 to $800 million in federal stimulus money for transportation. A large portion of the funds would be restricted to maintenance. See more here.

New ideas stirs usual acrimony. See more here.

As more hybrids come on the market, some states are exploring how to implement a mileage tax. See more here.

Tom Friedman is seeking ways to change consumer behavior through an increase in new federal gasoline tax or the imposition of an economy-wide carbon tax. See more here.

To read the Governor’s Address, click Here

 For commentary and reaction, click here  here and here

Income and Sales Tax revenue continues to slide and lawmakers suggest even further cuts. See more here and here.

During the House Appropriations Committee Retreat on November 18, 2008, legislative staffers presented an overview of a  rather bleak economic picture, a revised revenue forecast, and some budget reduction strategies. To see the presentation, click here.

For commentary on the hearings, click here and here.