It seems that Democrats are taking political fundraising just a bit too far as State Senator Barbara Favola (D-Arlington) tried to auction off inside access to her office – shades of Rod Blagojevich.
The Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has taken heat from citizens over past few weeks and months regarding a controversial “megasite” proposal and the rezoning of nearly 1,700 acres in the county. Recently, two Republican state lawmakers have officially announced their opposition to the plan.
On May 14, members of the Virginia State Senate will return to Bank Street in Richmond to finish, hopefully, the two-year state budget, over one month after spending plans from the lower chamber were forwarded.
A joint statement has been released by Speaker Kirk Cox and the Republican leadership after bills introduced by the governor ahead of the special session.
