In The Press

Mr. Clean
June 2009
Fairfax’s Chap Petersen is the founder of 50 bills in the state senate supporting clean energy technology. Here’s why, besides being the darling of local environmental organizations, he’s one of Virginia’s favorite sons.

Tax Breaks Virginia's Poorest Can't Afford
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Virginia is facing an unprecedented $3 billion deficit in its state budget. That deficit is likely to grow in the coming weeks as job layoffs and declining markets continue to drive down revenue. The 2009 General Assembly is considering multiple proposals from Gov. Timothy M. Kaine to close this gap.

Win Some, Lose Some
Thursday, February 5, 2009
First, the good news. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Senate Joint Resolution 332 passed the State Senate on a vote of 37-2. I am the chief patron of the measure. Dels. Jim Scott (D-53) and Mark Sickles (D-43) serve as co-patrons. SJR 332 is the first stage in the critical test for our generation: whether we can change our lives to live in a sustainable environment. In the housing field, that means changing our building codes and laws to conserve scarce resources like water and save energy.

COMMENTARY: First Week in Richmond
Monday, January 19, 2009
State senator files 18 bills in General Assembly.

Streamlining State Spending
Monday, January 05, 2009
On Wednesday, Jan. 14, the General Assembly goes into session. In the weeks prior to the session, state legislators are working with the Department of Legislative Services to prepare legislation for the 2009 session. In the short term, our focus in the State Senate is on solving the state budget deficit. In the long term, it is revitalizing the state economy.

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