Councilors will officially vote on the nomination at their meeting Tuesday.

The candidates generally agreed on the issues Monday night, reserving their attacks for Perriello

Perriello’s bill aims to allow the federal government to investigate health insurance industry price-fixing allegations.

County leaders said that could lead to delays and increased construction costs for the joint water supply plan.

Virginia colleges and universities are lobbying hard against a state budget proposal that would slash $18.8 million from the schools’ housing, parking, student health centers, bookstores, bus systems, athletics and other self-sufficient “auxiliary enterprise” operations.

“We take this threat very seriously,” Norris said

“As the population of the area expands, the affordable housing need will expand proportionally”

Of the seven Republicans running in a June 8 primary for their party’s nomination to face Perriello, Sen. Robert Hurt, R-Chatham, reported the most campaign contributions from the highest number of donors.

Virginia law prohibits state lawmakers from raising money during the legislative session.

Bell agreed that Toscano’s budget amendments are longshots.

A House subcommittee also unanimously backed a bill sponsored by Del. Rob Bell, R-Albemarle County, that would clarify the role of animal control officers in light of two legislative changes made a year ago.

One of the Republicans running for the GOP nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Ivy, has loaned his campaign $500,000 of his own money, and he’s not ruling out an independent, third-party run for office.

“These people swore an oath to uphold the Constitution and none of them are doing it,” McKelvey said.

One of the candidates in the GOP primary to challenge U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Ivy, opted not to vote in 21 out of the last 27 elections.

LYNCHBURG — U.S. 5th District Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Ivy, says the direction of the unemployment rate will be the single most important barometer of his chance for re-election this year.

“This event allows us to define what we’re for.“

GOP 5th District candidates gathered for the first of several debates.

Virginia’s two senators are arguing that any action on health care reform ought to be put on hold until Scott Brown, the Republican who scored an improbable upset Tuesday in Massachusetts, is sworn into office.

Seven Republicans are running in a June 8 primary to pick a nominee to go up against Perriello.

“I’m sworn to secrecy,” said Michael McPadden, a first-time candidate

Conservative Tea Party members have asked Goode to consider jumping into the race.

Alex Cortes, who was then 18 and a first-year UVa student, wrote a column in the student-run Cavalier Daily defending the “not gay” chant that some students yell while singing the “Good Old Song” whenever UVa’s football team scores.

“We’re happy to have [Cantor’s] support,” said Sean Harrison, Hurt’s campaign manager.

Sen. Robert Hurt, one of seven Republican candidates aiming to unseat U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Ivy, is facing criticism for what his opponents view as misleading language on his newly launched campaign Web site.

When lawmakers convene in Richmond on Wednesday for the 60-day General Assembly session, one matter is expected to muscle out all others: how will Virginia close a $4.2 billion hole in its budget?

Hurt is perceived by many to be among the race’s frontrunners.

Hurt’s campaign believes he can fundraise legally during the session but is double-checking first with legal counsel.

“We can’t commit to anything like that right now because it’s going to be during the session,” said Hurt’s strategist.

Republicans and Democrat Lindsay G. Dorrier Jr. — who considers himself a fiscal conservative — have set out to slash nonessential expenditures

Her selection may have been ensured, at least in part, by a newly elected Republican.