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No Clear Favorite Seen in Virginia's Governor's Race
Virginia and New Jersey are the only states to elect governors in 2005. In the first of two stories, Stateline.org looks at the personalities and policy issues in the race to replace Virginia Gov. Mark Warner (D), the only governor in the nation limited to one four-year term. Tomorrow's story will focus on New Jersey.more -
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Savior or GOP Traitor? Virginia Lawmaker Dubbed Both
Virginia state Sen. John H. Chichester has given up his risk-taking hobbies of flying planes and driving motorcycles, but the 67-year-old Republican still plays dangerously when it comes to public policy. His influential role last year in helping Democratic Gov. Mark Warner enact the first major tax increase in Virginia in 40 years has landed Chichester on the cover of a magazine about good government and on a "Least Wanted" poster circulated by anti-tax groups. more
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Virginia State of the Commonwealth Address 2005
RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 12 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Mark Warner's (D) 2005 State of the Commonwealth address: Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the General Assembly, ladies and gentlemen: Good evening. Tonight is a time when Virginians come together to celebrate the achievements of the past, a
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Public Colleges Face Rising Demand, Reduced Support
No one would mistake the two, office-park-like buildings that house the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Md., for the flagship campus of the University of Maryland in College Park. But John Arcilla, a 20-year-old accounting major, is confident the diploma he earns on the satellite campus will carry the same weight. more
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Eight States Raised Taxes in 2004
Only eight states had to resort to hiking taxes in 2004 to balance their books, a sign that states fiscal squeeze may finally be over, researchers said in a new report released Monday. more
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New Governors Off to School
Five of the nation's seven newly-elected governors will get introductory lessons this weekend in the fine art of leading a state. Governors-elect will meet for a National Governors Association (NGA) retreat in West Virginia to learn how to prepare the first family for life in the spotlight, deal with the media, shape their political agendas and work with legislatures. more
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Alaska, Virginia Rank Tops in Grabbing Federal Dollars
In the annual sweepstakes for federal money, Alaskans per capita came out on top in 2003 while Virginia got the most bucks in federal contracts, and California garnered the most defense dollars, according to new U.S. Census data. The Census Web site has a query system that allows users to search for federal funding levels by state, county and programs. more
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Southeastern States Struggle with Teacher-Quality Rules
Southeastern states are lowering the bar for teacher qualifications and using federal rules under the No Child Left Behind Act as a maximum standard rather than a minimum, according to a report released today . The Southeast Center for Teacher Quality concludes that some states are focusing only on what teachers know and not how well they convey that knowledge to students. more
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Convention 2004 - Virginia and Veterans Are Election Targets
The buzz from the Democratic National Convention: Virginia may emerge as the newest battleground state in the race for the White House, disillusioned veterans turn to Kerry, and convention life is sweeter for swing state delegates. more
