The concerns we have on the House plan is that it's not long-term or statewide. The numbers appear squishy and there's a huge piece of it (the $552 million) that we don't know where they're getting that. |
The governor commuted the death sentence to life in prison without parole. |
The governor does not believe it's the business of the state to dictate business owners' smoking policies. |
The governor has indicated that he will consult with the mayor and City Council to see what they would like to do. |
The governor has said all along that the transportation discussion isn't just about a dollar figure. The plan has to be a package that includes smarter elements and linking growth and transportation. |
The governor is giving it thorough and prayerful consideration, |
The governor is going to exercise clemency the same way every other governor exercised it -- it's a rare intervention typically granted only in those cases where there are grave doubts about the guilt of the individual. |
The governor is very optimistic that the negotiations will get off on a positive foot. This is a plan B prompted by the interest by business leaders and other community leaders to have a voice if the budget process derails. |
The governor thinks our children should be given some common-sense tools to protect themselves on the Internet. |
The governor thought it was important to show support for the Virginia troops there, especially state guard personnel. |
The governor welcomes the return of Major League Baseball to the Capital region, and we're supportive of the District's effort to maintain their franchise. |
The governor's position is that this should be a decision made by business owners in consultation with their employees and customers. |
The House budget proposal reaches too deep into the checking account for core services ... to just deal with the general fund side and come back another day for transportation. |
The House has managed to snub rural and urban Virginia by attacking innovative programs in education, the expansion of technology, environmental cleanup and especially job creation. |
The mind formulates all the distractions golfers face, ... I'm deaf, yes, but I get distracted all the same. |