In The Press

Transportation Planning
For the first time, legislators are confronting travel demands in the era of $4 a gallon gasoline. Everybody buckle up.
June 12, 2008

Sen. Petersen Wants Assembly to Go Green
As the General Assembly put a focus on the environment this session, a new member of the Senate emerged to urge legislators to go green.
April 26, 2008

Panel Discusses Future Energy Needs
Experts on energy production and delivery met to talk about what comes next in the local energy market.
April 18, 2008

Legislators Brief Constituents
Petersen, Shannon and Bulova field questions on 2008 General Assembly session.
March 25, 2008

Chap Reads Checklist
Commentary by Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34)
March 20, 2008

Virginia Governor Signs Bill That Makes Unreasonable Limits Set by Insurers an Unfair Practice
The bill will take effect on July 1, 2008.
March 17, 2008

Only the Big Three Remain
Commentary by Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34)
March 13, 2008

Civil Fees May Be Refunded
Motorists tagged with Virginia’s bad-driver fees would be issued refunds.
March 8, 2008

State Senator Questions Kaine Administration on Rail Funding
A Fairfax state senator questioned the Kaine administration on a plan to continue work on the Dulles Rail project.
March 8, 2008

The Hard Truth and That Which Follows
Commentary by Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34)
March 6, 2008

Dancing To Different Tunes
Commentary by Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34)
February 28, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

Property Tax Relief Bill Dead for the Year after Senate Setback
Bill derailed that would have allowed homeowner tax relief.
February 25, 2008 - Daily Press

Slayer Statute Bill Passes Senate
Killers would not benefit from insurance claims in manslaughter cases.
February 21, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

Biting the Bullet
Commentary by Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34)
February 21, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

‘Clean Energy’ Bill Runs Out of Steam
Petersen says issue will remain on agenda.
February 19, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

Senator Posts 'All-Star' Numbers
Petersen satisfied with ‘batting average’ for bills he backed.
February 14, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

Bills Promote Bipartisanship
Commentary: This is the final week of the session before “cross-over.”
February 7, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

Face to Face with Bulova, Petersen
Local legislators answer questions, report to constituents at Town Hall meeting.
February 7, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

Another Look at Rail Issue
Shannon and Petersen address constituents’ concerns.
February 5, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

Going Beyond the Easy
Commentary: The "Abuser Fee" law repeal.
January 24, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

Movement Grows to Reform Va. Transportation Law
Sen. Peterson's bill would put projects worth more than $1 billion under competitive bidding.
January 21, 2008 - The Examiner

Fairfax Lawmaker Aims to Close Slayer Statute Loophole
Sen. Petersen's has introduced a bill that would broaden the state's "slayer statute".
January 20, 2008 - The Washington Post

Crime Should Not Pay
Commentary: We need to strengthen the slayer statute.
January 17, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

Petersen Seeks ‘Crescendo of Support’
New state senator unveils legislative package.
January 17, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

First Week in Richmond
Freshman senator goes to work early on clean energy act.
January 10, 2008 - Connection Newspapers

Clean Energy Plan Pitched in Assembly
Clean energy bill to be introduced.
January 8, 2008 - The Free Lance-Star

State Senators Seek to Install New Budget Database
Waste watchdogs might have greater access to government spending.
January 7, 2008 - The Examiner

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