2007 Update Archives

Issue date	Cover story
Jan. 12, '07	General Assembly convenes for start of ’07 short session: Kaine homestead exemption bill introduced
Jan. 26, '07	VML opposes key elements of transportation proposals
Feb. 9, '07	2007 General Assembly: Local issues remain unsettled; session passes halfway mark
Feb. 23, '07	2007 General Assembly: Eminent domain, transportation, budget issues remain unresolved Adjournment of legislature is scheduled for Saturday
Mar. 9, '07	2007 General Assembly: House, Senate compromise on transportation/land-use bill
Mar. 23, '07	Local governments receive first communications tax distribution
Apr. 6, '07	2007 Veto Session: Transportation, eminent domain amendments upheld by assembly
Apr. 20, '07	Purchasing alliance grows in popularity across U.S., Va.
May 4, '07	VML, VACo develop model cable TV franchise ordinance
May 18, '07	Comprehensive Services Act Expansion of services looms; comment period approaches: Amended foster care directive to be released
June 1, '07	State revenue remains sluggish; governor predicts minimal fallout
June 15, '07	Task force urges state to assist cities more
June 29, '07	Cost of expanding CSA pegged at $21.2 million
July 13, '07	Localities could face higher costs for assisted living grants
July 27, '07	Cost of rebenchmarking estimated at $1.1 billion
Aug. 10, '07	Public comments delay new guidelines for CSA
Aug. 24, '07	State budget woes to affect local programs in October
Sept. 7, '07	Localities pushed to provide emergency coverage 24-7
Sept. 21, '07	Governor to announce budget cuts in October: Localities should brace for program reductions
Oct. 5, '07	Governor spells out cuts to state budget Local governments will be affected
Oct. 19, '07	VML evaluating position on immigration issues
Nov. 2, '07	VRS certifies higher teacher retirement rates
Nov. 16, '07	State could be looking at FY09 budget shortfall
Nov. 30, '07	The Virginia economy: Is it slip sliding away?
Dec. 14, '07	Governor proposes changes in foster care, CSA funding
Dec. 28, '07	Governor’s budget includes money for rebenchmarking