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August 6, 2010
Virginia named most pro-business state in the U.S.
We want you – and your business. Virginia is the “most pro-business state” in America, according to a ranking released by Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States. -
July 26, 2010
Virginia State Senator Mark Herring signs a “Proclamation of Recommitment to the Mission of the ADA”
LEND staff, Bill Ward, Elise Graves, Tracee Garner, are proud that Virginia State Senator Mark Herring Joined the 2010 by 2010 Campaign by signing a “Proclamation of Recommitment to the Mission of the ADA.” -
July 14, 2010
Loudoun Times-Mirror Praises Senator Herring's "Principled Vision" On Immigration
Here in Virginia, steps have already been taken to do on a state level what can – and should – be done on illegal immigration. As Rust has noted, we were one of the first in the country to tighten up the rules for possessing a driver’s license. Thanks to another local legislator, state Sen. Mark Herring (D-Leesburg), there is now a presumption of no bail for illegals charged with certain crimes, and a new law to check the legal status of a person accused of a crime at the time of offense ... -
July 7, 2010
VA. Gov. Seeks Cost Cuts to Keep Rest Stops Open
Governor McDonnell is devising plans to keep the rest areas operating with lower overhead. This year, Senator Herring introduced SJ 99 which directs the Virginia Transportation Research Council to study alternatives to the public funding and operation of the Commonwealth's rest stops. The results of this study are due by the start of the 2011 legislative session. -
June 24, 2010
Assembly Honors Administrators
Members of the Virginia House and Senate representing Loudoun County were at Tuesday night's School Board meeting to present resolutions of recognition for two long-time members of the school system. -
June 18, 2010
Virginia, Maryland make big plays to win over tech firms and investors
Investors who fund tech startups in Virginia over the next three years won’t pay a dime in state capital gains tax on the eventual profits — part of the commonwealth’s aggressive bid to lure new technology investment through a package of new incentives and policy changes. -
June 9, 2010
Herring encourages Loudoun’s science and tech industry development
It’s not enough that Loudoun is the Internet capital of the world – the members of the Science and Technology Cabinet want the county to be the global center of science and technology as well. And Sen. Mark Herring (D-eastern Loudoun) thinks they’re right on track. -
June 8, 2010
Calls for Congress to extend enhanced Medicaid money mount
"This will really affect those who are most vulnerable in our community who have already experienced cuts in services and this would impact them even more," said Sen. Mark Herring (D-Loudoun), in a conference call on the issue with Sen. Ralph Northam (D-Norfolk). -
May 4, 2010
Virginia State Senator Herring Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
WASHINGTON - (Business Wire) The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Virginia State Senator Mark Herring (D) of Leesburg as Legislator of the Year for 2009-2010. Senator Herring received the award today in the Virginia pavilion at the 2010 BIO International Convention taking place this week in Chicago, IL. -
April 23, 2010
Herring Continues To Be A Leader In Combating Predatory Lending
Dear Editor: A few days ago, Governor McDonnell signed legislation that finally brings the car title lenders under some regulation in Virginia. I am writing to publicly thank Senator Herring for his assistance in getting this legislation passed. -
April 13, 2010
Delegation: Assembly Session Went Well, 'Considering'
The members of Loudoun's delegation to the General Assembly who attended the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce's post-session breakfast Wednesday morning did not carry high hopes when they headed for Richmond three months ago. Facing a $4 billion hole in the state budget, increased need for transportation improvements and economic development as well as a new administration and 21 new members of the House of Delegates, members of the delegation believed they were headed for disaster. -
March 31, 2010
General Assembly looked out for residents' wallets
Recently, the General Assembly concluded its 2010 regular session. Facing the largest revenue decline in Virginia history, the House and Senate came together to adopt a lean and balanced budget that cuts billions in spending and includes no general tax increases. -
March 24, 2010
Loudoun legislators grade 2010 General Assembly session
Members of Virginia's General Assembly were facing a tough session when they started deliberations in January. The main business at hand was cutting $4 billion in services to balance the budget. Loudoun legislators said the two-month session was filled with high and low points, but in the end Virginia's budget fared better than expected. -
March 10, 2010
Virginia yogis still will be regulated by authority higher than state
Yoga instructors will not have to bend to state regulators after all, thanks to a measure that two Northern Virginia lawmakers have guided through the General Assembly. -
March 9, 2010
Editorial: Cuccinelli v. Virginia’s Public Colleges and Universities
On March 4, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli wrote a letter to the presidents, rectors and visitors of each of Virginia’s public colleges and universities... -
March 3, 2010
State aid to Loudoun schools could increase
The state House and Senate versions of the fiscal year 2011 budget give more direct aid to Loudoun County Public Schools than local elected leaders anticipated. -
March 1, 2010
A Year Later, Transparency, Again!
You may remember last year one of our priority areas of legislation was government spending transparency. After two years of persistence, Virginia now is in the process of creating more windows and letting in more sunshine to the way it spends the hard earned money -
February 24, 2010
Editorial: Checking the Checkbook
A bill is being reviewed by the House of Delegates that could shed light on the age-old question, "Why does government spend so much?" For those with a bit more innate trust in government, the question could also be, "Where are my tax dollars going?" -
February 4, 2010
Senate profiles: Herring, a 'bold' swing vote?
On a frigid winter morning, Mark Herring wastes no time over a full, steaming cup of joe at the counter of Shoes coffee shop in Leesburg. -
January 27, 2010
State Budget Takes Priority
Rust, Herring talk money, transportation at Oak Hill town hall meeting. -
January 21, 2010
Delegation Targets School Funding, Holds Hope For Transportation
When the Loudoun delegation to the General Assembly arrived at the capitol this week, greeting them was an estimated $4 billion budget shortfall, continuing pressure for a comprehensive transportation funding plan, and, for 20 freshman members of the House of Delegates, a very steep learning curve. -
January 19, 2010
Delay in fixing state tax index could cost Loudoun $35 million
The 2010 General Assembly Session convened last week. The legislature will face many difficult decisions. One of the most important issues of concern to Loudoun residents will be whether the state reformulates the Local Composite Index this year as it is supposed to do. -
December 31, 2009
Loudoun senator named to state panel
In an interview with the Times-Mirror Dec. 30, Democratic State Sen. Mark Herring (eastern Loudoun) shared the news that McDonnell – who takes office Jan. 16 – has named Herring to the Technology Working Group advisory panel, part of the governor-elect's transition team. -
December 29, 2009
VaBIO Advocating For "Founders' Credit" In 2010 Legislative Session
The Virginia Biotechnology Association today announced that it will be advocating for enhanced incentives to stimulate access to capital for emerging bioscience companies during the 2010 session of the Virginia General Assembly. -
December 11, 2009
Lawmakers Discuss Policy Goals with Chamber of Commerce
Before the incoming delegation of lawmakers make their way from Loudoun to Richmond to begin the new legislative session on January 13, 2010, several headlined a breakfast Dec. 3, hosted by the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, that focused on policy goals that affect the business community.
