Virginia budget questioned over revenue estimates and mistakes
Virginia lawmakers questioned the 9.1 billion dollar biennial budget arguing estimates may be too optimistic and pointing to unfilled positions and unspent funds. Secretary Charles Walker defended the projections as conservative and noted last minute corrections.
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Richmond
Virginia
Virginia House Appropriations Committee
Administration and Finance
Charles Walker
Robert Ball
Dhenrico
General Assembly
Walker
Richard Bagley
Hampton
Slayton
Budget debate on funding for 8 000 positions discussed
Delegate Baliles questions automatic reviews every 12 months as Walker explains. Slayton proposes halving the proposed 80 million budget for the 8 000 positions to 40 million and leaving allocation to agencies to divide.
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Gerald Baliles
Dherrico
Walker
Slayton
Reorganization Push Faces Delays In Virginia Senate
Virginia Senate General Laws Committee grapples with over two dozen reorganization bills as it reports three to the floor. Controversy rises over consolidating agencies into a Department of Recreation and Historic Preservation drawing objections from landmark groups. The panel also backs moves on ports and waterways, and agency boards while further proposals await action.
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Richmond
Virginia General Assembly
Senate General Laws Committee
William B. Hopkins
Roanoke
Commission On State
Senate
Adelard Brault
Department of Recreation and Historic Preservation
Commission On Outdoor Recreation
The
Outdoors Foundation
Historic Landmarks Commission
Division of Parks
Historic Landmarks Group
Association For the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
Conservation Council of Virginia
Kenneth Higgins
Landmarks Commission
Kungsholm Cruise Ship Grounded in Martinique Harbor
The Kungsholm, with 138 passengers from Norfolk and 456 Americans overall, ran aground on a sandspit in Fort de France harbor Martinique after departing Hampton Roads January 6. A chartered DC10 jet will ferry many passengers to Norfolk and New York, while a few remain aboard for an 88 day around the world cruise. Efforts with ballast water and multiple tugs have failed to refloat the vessel awaiting high tide or further guidance.
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Norfolk
Kungsholm
Hampton Roads
Norfolk International Terminals
Fort de France
Martinique
Queens
Mildred Fitchett
New York
George Reis
Flagship Cruises Inc
Reis
Kennedy International Airport
Port Everglades
Fla
Miami
Barbados
St. Vincent
Trinidad and
St. Thomas
American Virgin Islands
Your Full Service Florist at Stoplight Stephens City
Local florist advertising full service arrangements located at the stoplight in Stephens City with phone contact 869 4494. The ad emphasizes ready-made bouquets and custom designs for local customers.
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Stephens City
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