The Agenda | Monday, Aug. 24

Chris Graham

Maybe I’m the only one thinking this, but I wonder if the idea of aggressively pursuing investigations and possible criminal prosecutions of Bush administration officials for alleged abuses of U.S. and international law with respect to the treatment of purported terrorist suspects might pick up steam in the context over the ongoing public dustups over…

Ecodriving

Contributors

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine participated in discussions on energy and transportation on Sunday in Williamsburg and highlighted the benefits of the EcoDriving program—a comprehensive, nationwide effort to save consumers money at the gas pump, reduce fuel use and cut carbon dioxide emissions. The discussions took place during the annual meeting of the Southern Governors’ Association.

The Latest

Chris Graham

Friday, Aug. 21 – Local News: More Harrisonburg street closings Thursday, Aug. 20 – Local News: Harrisonburg street work delays – Local News: Harrisonburg-Rockingham chamber CEO steps down – Elections ’09: Shannon gets business-group endorsements Wednesday, Aug. 18 – Local News: Waynesboro City Council work session agenda Tuesday, Aug. 18 – State News: Health department…

Tim Kaine | Support Jody Wagner

Chris Graham

This is an important year for Virginia as we work to elect new leaders to guide us through these difficult times. As we navigate a challenging economy and global recession, Creigh Deeds will need a lieutenant governor who can serve as a steady and trusted partner. Having known Jody Wagner for years – both as…

News from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Chris Graham

Friday, Aug. 7, 2009 – Remarks by the president on the economy in the Rose Garden – Statement by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on the visit of Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to the White House – President nominates three more U.S. attorneys – Press briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs 

The Latest

Chris Graham

Friday, Aug. 7 – State News: New online resources for teachers Thursday, Aug. 6 – Local News: 40th anniversary of Camille disaster this month – Elections ’09: Wagner releases statement on Bolling’s absence from revenue meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5 – Local News: Harrisonburg traffic alert – State News: ACLU of Virginia weighs in on sectarian…

$14M in grants to Virginia local service providers includes local monies

Contributors

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine on Friday announced the award of more than $14 million in grants to Virginia’s homeless services providers, including more than $340,000 in grants to local providers of services to the homeless. The grants, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and funded through a combination of state and…

CNBC: Virginia ‘Top State for Business’ again

Contributors

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine today announced that for the second time during his administration, CNBC has named Virginia its “Top State for Business”. This best-in-the-nation ranking was based on a wide range of factors, from workforce quality to broadband infrastructure, and reaffirms that “Virginia has what it takes to emerge from an economy turned upside…

Earth Talk | Population and warming

Roddy Scheer

Dear EarthTalk: To what extent does human population growth impact global warming, and what can be done about it? – Larry LeDoux, Honolulu, Hawaii No doubt human population growth is a major contributor to global warming, given that humans use fossil fuels to power their increasingly mechanized lifestyles. More people means more demand for oil,…