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PPEA/PPTA Bulletin - April 19, 2006
by
Christopher D. Lloyd, McGuireWoods Consulting
1. Debate continues over MWAA deal
"Let's
look: All this business about leasing highways warrants
scrutiny," Daily Press, April 5, 2006
"Rail
handoff blasted," TimesCommunity.com, April 5,
2006
"Last
Piece of the Puzzle?" The Connection Newspapers,
April 5, 2006
"Follow
the Rule," Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 9, 2006
2. Governor Kaine creates panel to address local
concerns about MWAA and Dulles Toll Road
"Governor
Kaine Announces MWAA, Local Governments Advisory Committee,"
Governor Tim Kaine, April 6, 2006
"Local
Input on Dulles Toll Road Planned," Washington Post,
April 8, 2006
"Rail
Oversight Panel Draws Mixed Reaction Dusty Smith,"
Leesburg Today, April 13, 2006
3. I-81 public hearings begin, STAR plan panned by
rail advocates, supported by others
"Safety
concerns require speedy resolution to I-81 problems,"
Roanoke Times, April 1, 2006
"I-81
public hearing draws concerns," TriCities.com,
April 13, 2006
"VDOT
seeks comment on study," Roanoke Times, April 11,
2006
"Tolls
on I-81 elicit opposition: Public hearings spark discussion
on several topics regarding the future of the interstate,"
Roanoke Times, April 11, 2006
"I-81
tolls opposed at public hearing: VDOT has applied for OK to
charge levies to finance widening," Richmond
Times-Dispatch, April 12, 2006
"VDOT
Seeking Public Input on I-81 Upgrades," The
Winchester Star, April 15, 2006
"In
Brief," Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 19, 2006
4. Kaine amendments on PPEA disclosure bring press
criticism
"Kaine
wants secrecy in public-private deals: Amendments to Freedom
of Information bill draws opposition," Free
Lance-Star, April 18, 2006
"Tolls
on I-81 elicit opposition: Public hearings spark discussion
on several topics regarding the future of the interstate,"
Editorials, Roanoke Times, April 18, 2006
The following links show Senate Bill 76 as passed and the
amendments proposed by Governor Kaine:
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?061+ful+SB76ER
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?061+amd+SB76AG
5. School boards group to review PPEA
View the brochure
for an upcoming seminar that will examine the PPEA,
particularly for the development of schools. |
