PPEA/PPTA Bulletin -  March 8, 2006

by Christopher D. Lloyd, McGuireWoods Consulting

1. Bedford chooses PPEA contractor for Jefferson Forest renovations

"School board chooses builder The Bedford County School Board selects Jamerson & Sons for its high school renovation," The Roanoke Times, February 28, 2006

"JF plans move forward," The News & Advance, February 28, 2006

2. I-81 PPTA debate continues, legislative efforts falter

"Pavement peddling," The News Leader, February 28, 2006

"Hanger’s I-81 Bill Stopped," Daily News Record, March 2, 2006

"Activists take on I-81 plan, Valley group drums up support for alternate proposal on highway," Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 6, 2006

3. MWAA seen as Dulles Rail savior

"Airports Authority Best for Dulles Rail," The Connection Newspapers,  February 23, 2006

4. Herndon PPEA proposal gets extension

"Redevelopment Moving Forward? Council reviews redevelopment proposals, land acquisition in closed session," The Connection Newspapers, March 1, 2006

5. VITA PPEA transition begins

"IT agency workers: Stay or go? VITA will encourage many to seek jobs at Northrop Grumman," Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 4, 2006

"800 jobs to shift to Northrop Grumman," Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 8, 2006

"New Section of VITA Web Site Offers Information and Updates About IT Infrastructure Partnership," PRNewswire, March 7, 2006

6. Delegate Wardrup advocates PPTA during 2006 session

"Beach Del. Wardrup still shows grit in budget battle," The Virginian-Pilot, March 5, 2006

7. Harrisonburg schools PPEA advances

"‘Interim Agreement’ Reached For School Complex," Daily News Record, March 8, 2006

8. Prince William Service Authority solicits PPEA proposals

A PPEA solicitation from the Prince William Service Authority for certain water and wastewater improvements in the County.