Friday, March 20-Sunday, March 22

Chris Graham

– Local News: Peace rally in Staunton this weekend, Friday, 4 p.m. – Politics: Obama grassroots group to canvass Virginia, Friday, 3:30 p.m. – Local News: VDOT changing speed limit in Crimora, Friday, 3:30 p.m. – Local Media: AlbemarleFamily Living wins four national awards, Friday, 8:10 a.m. – Arts: Chavez photographer to visit JMU, Friday,…

Moran releases management plan

Chris Graham

Brian Moran is on board now with a plan for Virginia government. “Virginians have learned to trust their state government again thanks to the leadership of Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. I’m committed to ensuring Virginia remains the best managed state. We can’t remain the best by just standing still,” said Moran, a candidate for…

Valley Blue Dog | GOP Diversity: Can’t we all just get along?

Steven Sisson

Once upon a time, the GOP was monolithic with issues, so what’s up with the Republican Party of late? Over the past 30 years, the Grand Old Party has been reduced to mudslinging political infighting.  GOP Chairman Michael Steele calls this hot-butter popcorn. Popcorn? Not a chance. I believe it’s a case of true colors and say…

McAuliffe unveils part one of Business Plan

Chris Graham

I like people who think in terms of business plans. So I’m beginning to like Terry McAuliffe. “I’m taking the same approach to figuring out how to get our economy going again that I’ve taken with businesses I’ve started or turned around. I’m starting with a Business Plan for Virginia,” said McAuliffe, a candidate for…

Cranwell to seek a second term as state Democratic Party chair

Chris Graham

Democratic Party of Virginia chairman Richard Cranwell plans to run for re-election to the party post this summer. “I made this decision because we are at a critical time in Virginia’s history,” Cranwell wrote in a letter Wednesday to the DPVA’s State Central Committee. “My decision is a reflection of stability within the party and…

Saving Gabe, Part II

Chris Graham

Julie Irvine has been fighting for the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents for the past several weeks. Now she’s facing another fight. “I have no insurance at the end of the month,” said Irvine, whose 9-year-old son, Gabe, has been in and out of hospitals dating back to last summer for treatment for depression…

Tom Perriello | Fifth District Report

Contributors

I just returned to Washington after a whirlwind week around the Fifth district. Over the congressional recess period, my staff and I covered a collective 3,000 miles. We had 60 meetings with more than 1,300 people from every locality in the district, talking with folks about the economic recovery plan and what it means for…

Signer shares vision for LG job

Chris Graham

What does the lieutenant governor in Virginia do? Tim Kaine was a pretty good LG back in his day, I think in large part due to the fact that he took what is basically a part-time job with limited constitutional responsibilities and turned it into a full-time gig as Mark Warner’s eyes and ears out…

Rich Cranwell | Goodlatte puts politics above people

Chris Graham

I am disappointed that Rep. Bob Goodlatte and the other Republican members of the Virginia congressional delegation chose to boycott the congressional delegation meeting with Gov. Tim Kaine Feb. 9. This annual meeting is held to give our congressional representatives an opportunity to work with state government officials to better serve all of us, and…

Friday, Feb. 20-Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009

Chris Graham

– Economy: Gas prices trending back downward, Sunday, 12:40 p.m. – Sports: Nevada knocks off VCU in BracketBusters, Sunday, 12:40 p.m. – Sports: JMU baseball drops pair in Myrtle Beach, Sunday, 12:40 p.m. – Sports: JMU softball improves to 9-1, Sunday, 12:40 p.m. – Sports: W&L falls to EMU in men’s basketball, Sunday, 12:40 p.m….