2003 Update Archives

Issue date	Cover story
Jan. 3, '03	Warner amendments set stage for fundamental budget debate
Jan. 17, '03	VA Retirement System: Contribution rates to rise
Jan. 31, '03	VML/VACo Legislative Day: Warner makes case for tax restructuring
Feb. 14, '03	VML members offered access to on-line equipment auctions
Feb. 28, '03	2003 General Assembly: Tax study commission survives; gets new look
Mar. 14, '03	SOQ committee moves toward recommendations
Mar. 28, '03	Warner acts on legislation; veto session Wednesday
Apr. 11, '03	SOQ panel endorses changes in standards
Apr. 25, '03	Tax exemption authority will take hold next week
May 9, '03	Board considers revisions affecting SOQ positions: More information to be presented May 12
May 23, '03	Standards of Quality: Education board edges ahead with revisions
June 6, '03	Board endorses changes to Standards of Quality: Public comments due by June 11
June 20, '03	Telecommunications: Industry seeks changes to how it is taxed in Va.
July 4, '03	State seeks publid input on Olmmstead draft report
July 18, '03	Study commission convenes to address tax reform issues
Aug. 1, '03	Telecommunications: Study subcommittee adopts blueprint for tax reform
Aug. 15, '03	Discussions advance on state rural center
Aug. 29, '03	Tax reform talks put localities on defensive
Sept. 12, '03	Jail reimbursement may fall by 77% in FY04 4th quarter
Sept. 26, '03	Finance secretary explains why bond rating jeopardized
Oct. 10, '03	VRS proposes huge increase in teacher retirement rate
Oct. 24, '03	Federal appeals court upholds local authority over cell towers
Nov. 7, '03	'04 Legislative Program: Education funding decried; tax restructuring endorsed
Nov. 21, '03	Taxing telecommunications: Restructuring proposals advances; legislative would lead to reforms
Dec. 5, '03	Localities have stake in Warner tax proposal: Status quo could exact a heavy toll
Dec. 19, '03	VML Legislative Committee to study tax, spending plans