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January 25, 2012
Virginia could see elderly exploitation laws this year
For more than two years, state Sen. Mark Herring (D-33rd) has lobbied for legislation aimed at criminalizing the exploitation of elderly or maimed citizens, only to have his proposal fail in the Senate Finance Committee. -
January 19, 2012
Threat of School Funding Cuts Has Lawmakers, Educators Speaking Up
Fear of a dip in education funding at the state level has lawmakers and educators speaking up on behalf of local schools. -
January 5, 2012
Herring opposes possible meal tax in Loudoun
Sen. Mark Herring (D-Loudon) said Thursday that he would oppose a request by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors to obtain the authority to impose a variety of new taxes on Loudoun residents, including a meals tax. -
December 9, 2011
New Delegation Meets With Chambers In Advance Of Assembly Session
Members of Loudoun new delegation to the General Assembly gathered before the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning to discuss their priorities for the 2012 session, with some of Loudoun's five new representatives facing the business leaders for the first time. -
October 26, 2011
The Loudoun Times Mirror Endorses Senator Mark Herring for Re-Election
Watch the Virginia Senate races very closely this year. With Democrats in control of this house of the General Assembly by only four seats, both parties have funneled their energies and campaign dollars into the strongly contested state Senate races. With redistricting, Loudoun is represented by four members of the 40-person body. -
October 24, 2011
Herring, Phillips Take on Economy, Education During DRCC Debate
Mark Herring (D-33) and Patricia Phillips (R) debated the issues at a candidates forum hosted by Cox Communications and the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce on Thursday morning. -
October 19, 2011
The Washington Post Endorses Senator Mark Herring for Re-Election
DISTRICT 33: Nothing much has changed in this rerun of the 2007 race in a district that includes parts of eastern Loudoun and western Fairfax counties. -
October 4, 2011
Senate Hopefuls Share Goals, Platforms
Candidates for Loudoun's seats in the State Senate in the upcoming November elections were the latest to share their positions and passions in a forum organized by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. -
September 26, 2011
Virginia tax breaks available for businesses that support teleworking
Substantial tax breaks are now available for Virginia businesses that allow employees to stay off the state's clogged highways and work from home or other remote locations some of the time. -
September 19, 2011
Loudoun realtors make 2011 election endorsements
The Dulles Area Association of Realtors (DAAR) announced their support for candidates in the upcoming Nov. 2011 elections. The selection was announced Sept. 16. -
September 1, 2011
Town Signs Off On Battlefield Parkway Funding
The Town Council has signed off on an agreement with VDOT that will spell millions of dollars in state funding for an important town transportation project. -
July 14, 2011
LTE: Doing Business the Virginia Way
Easily lost in the media coverage of the partisan bickering in Washington is the news that Virginia has once again been named the "Top State for Business" in America according to CNBC. -
June 7, 2011
New General Assembly laws designed to boost economic development
John Moore hopes that a new Virginia law might make paying BPOL taxes to localities a little less burdensome. “When you look at it, the tax as it is now is really another sales tax,” says Moore, a partner at Tidal Construction in Portsmouth. “You’re paying a percent tax on your gross sales to each locality. And it doesn’t matter whether you make a profit or not.” -
June 6, 2011
Task force tackles Route 7 traffic
The Route 7 Task Force, a group made up of 15 business and community representatives and created by state Sen. Mark R. Herring (D-Loudoun), submitted a report last week to state and local government officials proposing seven steps to alleviate traffic congestion along the crowded Route 7 corridor. -
April 21, 2011
State Road Plan Promises Rt. 7 Relief
Today, Rt. 7 in and around Leesburg is known for its rush-hour congestion, but in just a few years it should be a busy construction zone. The draft Six-Year Improvement Plan slated to be adopted by the Commonwealth Transportation Board next month includes $1.23 billion to improve traffic flow between Belmont Ridge Road and Clarkes Gap. -
April 13, 2011
Herring hosts bills that will bolster business incentives
Virginia Sen. Mark Herring (D-eastern Loudoun) had a hand in bolstering business incentives in Virginia this month. -
March 31, 2011
Loudoun sees General Assembly gains in redistricting plan
While Loudoun has been preoccupied with the recent redistricting decision made by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and agonizing over magisterial district name changes, party leaders in Richmond were preparing their own plans. -
March 31, 2011
Loudoun To Gain Seats As Legislature Carves Up County
With the first drafts of the state redistricting maps released yesterday-the House of Delegates version from the Republican caucus, and the Senate version from the Democratic caucus-the reaction has been a bit of head scratching from some locally elected representatives, and a clearer understanding that Loudoun representation in Richmond will be much different over the next 10 years. -
March 17, 2011
Virginia Makes Gaines: Lawmakers Pass Biotech-Friendly Budget
Budget victories will help biotechnology in the Commonwealth -
March 10, 2011
Delegation: Assembly Session A Bipartisan Success
With plans for an infusion of transportation construction funding, a unanimous vote on the budget and the approval of several bills that had not gained traction in recent years, members of Loudoun's delegation to the General Assembly agreed that the 2011 session was one of the most successful in memory. -
March 3, 2011
General Assembly members tout bipartisan success in 2011 session
Members of Loudoun’s General Assembly delegation aren’t taking any lessons from national lawmakers. -
March 2, 2011
VA Legislature Approves $15M for R&D Initiatives
The 2011 Virginia General Assembly is being hailed as one of the most productive legislative sessions for the bioscience industry in the last decade. After months of preparation, outreach and dogged advocacy, volunteers and representatives from the Virginia Biotechnology Association scored victories for emerging bioscience companies on every item on its ambitious legislative agenda. -
March 2, 2011
EDITORIAL: General Assembly 2011: Generally Good...
After 47 days in session and about 1,600 bills adopted, the Virginia General Assembly completed its 2011 cycle this past week. -
February 28, 2011
Herring bill to ban synthetic marijuana adopted by legislature
Richmond - State senator Mark Herring’s (D-eastern Loudoun) legislation to criminalize the sale and possession of synthetic marijuana, commonly referred to by such street names as “Spice” and “K2”, passed the General Assembly on Feb. 26 unanimously. -
February 28, 2011
Va. lawmakers ban synthetic marijuana
The General Assembly voted unanimously on Saturday to outlaw synthetic drugs like marijuana substitutes and bath salts that can currently be legally bought in convenience stores, tobacco shops or online. -
February 22, 2011
R&D tax credit passes Va. House, Senate
The Virginia General Assembly on Monday voted to set up a $5 million research and development tax credit fund, a top legislative priority for tech advocates and industry groups. -
February 22, 2011
Legislature adopts Herring research and development state tax credit
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Mark Herring (D-eastern Loudoun) that will establish a research and development tax credit in Virginia has passed both the state Senate and House of Delegates. -
February 21, 2011
Area lawmakers speed up transportation bills
RICHMOND — If you have a traffic mishap on one of Virginia’s high-occupancy toll lanes, what should you do — stay put where you are or move off the roadway in a safe area? -
February 8, 2011
Senate Eyes More School Funding, House Plans Cuts
RICHMOND - It's either good news or bad news facing school districts in Virginia, and it will be up to the General Assembly to decide which it will be. -
February 7, 2011
Redistricting Shifts Va. Political Power North
For most of its history, the interests of a rural, agrarian Virginia ruled the state's politics and its policy. -
February 7, 2011
New bill offered for governor's technology business proposal
RICHMOND — A smaller version of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s plan for attracting technology businesses to Virginia was introduced Wednesday by two senators. -
February 2, 2011
McDonnell transportation plan advances; Herring announces support
Governor Bob McDonnell’s transportation package, which calls for accelerating $1.8 billion in transportation bonds approved in 2007 and the issuance of an additional $1.1 billion in bonds backed by anticipated federal revenue, cleared the Senate Finance Committee Feb. 1 in Richmond, clearing a major legislative hurdle as it winds its way through the General Assembly this session. -
January 27, 2011
Bill to outlaw synthetic marijuana passes Senate committee
Legislation to outlaw synthetic marijuana sailed through a Senate Committee Wednesday without a dissenting vote. -
January 26, 2011
LTM Editorial: Kudos to Sen. Mark Herring and Chairman Scott York
Dollars for road projects are as scarce to come by around here as courage in Congress or a clean campaign finance report. But this past week, there was a dash for dollars, and two critical Loudoun road projects made a huge leap forward. -
January 26, 2011
Loudoun transportation projects get boost from Herring, York
Two potential Loudoun transportation projects got welcome news this week, according to state Sen. Mark Herring (D-eastern Loudoun) and Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott York (I-at large). -
January 17, 2011
Sen. Herring outlines plans for session
RICHMOND – Offer tax credits for research and development. Build roads to reduce traffic congestion, especially in Loudoun County. Give tax breaks to employers who promote telecommuting. Those are three goals that Sen. Mark Herring (D-eastern Loudoun) has for the General Assembly’s 2011 session. -
January 17, 2011
Assembly Weighs Transportation Funding Options
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January 14, 2011
NOVA lawmakers support governor's priorities; details debated
RICHMOND — Northern Virginia lawmakers agree with Gov. Bob McDonnell’s priorities for the newly minted General Assembly session, but they aren’t necessarily in total accord with his proposed solutions. -
January 6, 2011
Familiar Debates Await Delegation In Richmond
The Loudoun delegation will head to Richmond Jan. 12 for a short session, facing many of the same challenges that have dogged delegates and senators for the past several years. -
January 4, 2011
K2, 'Designer Drugs' Pose Law Enforcement Challenge
During a meeting with county residents at Potomac Falls High School Monday night, Sen. Mark Herring (D-33) said legislation aimed at banning the possession, use and sale of "synthetic marijuana" products will be moving forward in the coming General Assembly session, but acknowledged that additional problems with the similar "designer drugs" likely will arise. -
December 27, 2010
Herring to host public meeting to discuss synthetic marijuana
Virginia Sen. Mark Herring (D-eastern Loudoun) will host a public informational meeting on Jan. 3 in Sterling to discuss synthetic marijuana. -
December 22, 2010
Holiday Garlands for Senator Herring from the Loudoun Times-Mirror
State Sen. Mark Herring (D-Loudoun): Herring called the bluff of the state GOP chair, who alleged that there wasn’t a single member of the Democratic caucus who took up Gov. Bob McDonnell’s request for ideas on transportation solutions. -
December 15, 2010
Loudoun legislators prepare for General Assembly session
Residents’ rights, combating crime, attracting new business, and government-spending checks and balances top the list of legislation Loudoun representatives plan to introduce in the upcoming state General Assembly session. -
December 13, 2010
Herring calls state GOP letter "patently false"
State Senator Mark Herring (D-Loudoun) took strong umbrage to the Mullins letter. He pointed to both transportation plans of his own he is developing, as well as correspondence to the Governor from early November that he says outlines several transportation initiatives but has to date gone unanswered. -
December 1, 2010
Synthetic Marijuana K2 Ban in Virginia?
Virginia Senator Mark Herring has filed legislation for the 2011 general assembly that would ban the use and sale of K2 and he sat down with the FOX 5 News at 10 to discuss this. -
November 30, 2010
State Senator Leads Effort To Ban 'Synthetic Pot'
Over the past few months, law enforcement officers, Loudoun County Public Schools, and the community at large have become exposed to a new player in the war on drugs, one that is legal and easy for people of any age to purchase. Now, Sen. Mark Herring (D-33) is seeking legislation in the 2011 General Assembly that would ban the drug billed as synthetic marijuana, which carries the street name K2 or Spice. -
November 29, 2010
Loudoun County High Schoolers Honored for Problem Solving, Creativity
Students from Loudoun County High School joined Microsoft officials and State Senator Mark Herring, their English Teacher Toni Rader and LCHS Principal Bill Oblas at the InterroBANG Excellence Awards held this week at Lightfoot Restaurant in Leesburg. -
November 29, 2010
Herring introduces legislation to outlaw 'Spice'
Legislation that would outlaw the use and sale of synthetic marijuana, a drug commonly referred to as K2 or "Spice," has been filed for the 2011 Virginia General Assembly session by state Sen. Mark R. Herring (D-Loudoun), according to a statement Monday by Herring's office. -
October 27, 2010
Construction Begins On Missing Link Of Atlantic Boulevard
Called the most difficult portion of Atlantic Boulevard, and therefore one that took the longest to reach construction, the link of the Rt. 28 parallel road between Magnolia Road and Church Road broke ground today. Once it is complete it will provide continuous travel along Atlantic Boulevard from Sterling Boulevard to Rt. 7. -
October 21, 2010
As McDonnell spins his wheels, Herring presses forward
I was pleased to read in the Sept 22. LTM article, “Exclusive: Herring Task Force Targets Traffic,” that our State Senator is addressing the ever-worsening congestion problems on Route 7. With state and local funds tight, Senator Herring is providing real leadership, bringing together local and business leaders to find workable solutions. -
October 19, 2010
Herring Pushes for Rt. 7 Progress
Task Force and funding request target congestion -
October 13, 2010
Task Force: Belmont Ridge Interchange 'Top Priority'
Members of the Rt. 7 Task Force formed recently by Sen. Mark Herring (D-33) came together Wednesday morning for their first formal meeting and, as would have been expected, the interchange at Rt. 7 and Belmont Ridge Road quickly emerged as a priority project for the group. -
September 22, 2010
Exclusive: Herring task force targets traffic
Another local politician is laying claim to a portion of Loudoun’s transportation infrastructure. -
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. -
December 3, 2009
Legislators Warn Of Deep State Budget Cuts
Members of Loudoun's new delegation to the General Assembly met with members of the Board of Supervisors and the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce this week to discuss their priorities for the 2010 General Assembly session, which will convene Jan. 13. The economy and the upcoming state budget deliberations dominated the conversation during both meetings, with local elected representatives and business leaders wanting to know what the state was going to do about the multi-billion dollar budget ... -
November 19, 2009
Governor's Cabinet choices could change balance in Va. Senate
This is a critical time in Richmond, as considerable political jockeying shapes up for control of the state Senate, which Democrats control by a razor-thin 21-19 margin over the GOP. Republicans firmly control the House of Delegates.
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