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Update PDF Archives Index ('01-'09)

Issue Date
Cover Story
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Housing standstill continues with no end on the horizon
Federal government extends education, Medicaid assistance
McDonnell announces new town hall schedule:
VML encourages local officials to participate
Two local taxes remain in crosshairs of panel
Privatization of liquor sales:
VML pushes for retention of local land use authority
State faces bind if Congress balks at Medicaid extension
Jobs creation panels hold initial round of meetings
Tax collections may signal a return to revenue growth:
State could end budget year with surplus
Government reform panel named; governor looking for ‘big ideas:
Norfolk’s Fraim, Alexandria’s Hughes tapped
Governor’s economic development, jobs panel devoid of local officials
Mandatory collective bargaining:
Local officials asked to contact U.S. senators, representatives
Retirement overhaul has ramifications for localities
VML Green Government Challenge modified as 3rd year gets under way
Localities feel brunt of state budget cuts
VML / VML Insurance:
Free workshops to address conflict management, civic engagement
Proposed federal budget includes money for tackling urban issues
VML letter to legislators details budget principles
Localities feel brunt of state budget cuts

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