June 2009
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By Staff Reports on 30 June 2009
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Creigh Deeds today proudly accepted the endorsement of the Service Employees International Union. The SEIU supports overturning Virginia’s Right to Work law, a crucial part of Virginia’s pro-jobs economic environment. In the SEIU’s candidate survey the union asked:
Posted in Creigh Deeds, Governor's Race 2009 | Tagged AFL-CIO, Creigh Deeds, SEIU
By Katharine G. Bloodworth on 30 June 2009
…The Jamerson Library’s next event will be on Thursday, July 02, “I Can Be A Star Too!” a one-hour drama camp. The first camp will be 1:00pm for patrons that are pre-K through 5 years of age. The second camp will be at 3:00pm for patrons 6 through 9 years of age. You must be pre-registered to attend either camp. You can stop by the Jamerson Library or call on the phone to add your child’s name to the list, as these classes are limited to the first 20 who sign up…
Posted in Arts | Tagged Appomattox County Library System, Jamerson Library
By Linda Goin on 30 June 2009
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced up to $32 million in Recovery Act funding to modernize the existing hydropower infrastructure in the U.S., increase efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Today’s announcement is designed to support the deployment of turbines and control technologies to increase power generation and environmental stewardship at existing non-federal hydroelectric facilities.
Posted in Environment, Regional | Tagged hydropower, John H. Kerr Dam, Philpott Dam
By Staff Reports on 30 June 2009
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting on possible revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) rule on June 30, 2009 at the EPA Potomac Yards Conference Center in Arlington, Va. The hearing is an opportunity for stakeholders and members of the public to voice their opinions on the rule.
Posted in Environment, Regional | Tagged Environmental Protection Agency, solid waste
By Staff Reports on 30 June 2009
As part of its ongoing efforts to protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has posted a list of 44 “high hazard potential” impoundments containing coal combustion residuals, commonly referred to as coal ash, at 26 different coal burning electric utility facilities. EPA is releasing this information after interagency coordination with FEMA’s Risk Analysis Division Mitigation Directorate and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Posted in Environment | Tagged coal ash, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, FEMA
By Staff Reports on 30 June 2009
As of July 1, 2009, the Alliance for Families and Children will become “The Family Alliance.” The name change is the result of a combined effort by the Board of Directors and staff members, as a part of 100th Anniversary celebrations for this non-profit, human service agency.
Posted in Health, Regional | Tagged Family Alliance, family health and welfare, Lynchburg
By Linda Goin on 30 June 2009
In Tom Perriello’s report to the Fifth District this week, he states, “Southside Virginia will be one of the winners under this bill, accelerating its ascendance to being the future energy capital of Virginia. In a carbon-constrained economy, we will see a resurgence of nuclear power.” While this statement appears to tout a promising future for Southside, the reality is that nuclear power is not “carbon-constrained.”
Posted in Opinion | Tagged Paducah Kentucky, Pittsylvania County, Tom Perriello, uranium
By Staff Reports on 30 June 2009
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that the Virginia Department of Taxation has issued nearly 100 percent of state income tax refunds, putting money in the pockets of Virginians as the state continues to emerge from economic challenges. Even as some states struggle to issue refunds, Virginians have received more than 2.6 million refunds, totaling more than $1.6 billion, an increase of approximately 94,000 refunds and $215 million from 2008. The average value of refunds was $627.33, an increase of approximately 11 percent over 2008.
Posted in Financial, Regional | Tagged Tim Kaine, Virginia Department of Taxation
By Tom Perriello on 30 June 2009
Last week, the U.S. House passed historic legislation to create millions of new jobs in the clean energy economy and increase our national security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil. I supported the American Clean Energy and Security Act because I believe it is a necessary step in declaring our energy independence and creating the energy jobs and technology of the future right here at home.
Posted in Environment, Political News, Tom Perriello | Tagged environment, nuclear power, Tom Perriello
By Staff Reports on 26 June 2009
R. K. Netolitzky, President & CEO, on behalf of the Board of Directors for Santoy Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: SAN) wishes to announce that the business combination involving Santoy and Virginia Uranium Ltd., by way of a statutory plan of arrangement and approved by joint shareholders at the Special and Annual Meeting held on May 21st (news release dated May 21, 2009) is now scheduled to close on or before July 21, 2009, subject to required approvals.
Posted in Environment, Financial | Tagged Pittsylvania County, Santoy Resources Ltd., Virginia Uranium Ltd.
By Staff Reports on 26 June 2009
Today, Congressman Tom Perriello voted in favor of the American Clean Energy Security Act (ACES), which will create millions of new jobs in the clean energy economy and increase our national security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil. He released the following statement:
Posted in Environment | Tagged ACES, American Clean Energy & Security Act, Tom Perriello
By Staff Reports on 26 June 2009
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced 162 grants worth more than $33 million have been awarded to support programs to improve criminal justice services throughout the Commonwealth. Fifty-six grants were supported by funds from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Appomattox and Lynchburg both are not listed as recipients, although funds for JJDP – Parent Child Nurturing Classes for CHINS Families in Campbell County will receive $21,675 in Federal Funds for their programs.
Posted in Financial | Tagged American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Tim Kaine
By Staff Reports on 26 June 2009
The U.S. Department of the Interior issued five exploratory leases on June 23 for wind power development off the coasts of Delaware and New Jersey. The first-ever federal leases for offshore wind power in the United States were awarded to Deepwater Wind, LLC; the Delaware and New Jersey subsidiaries of Bluewater Wind LLC; and the New Jersey subsidiary of Fishermen’s Energy LLC.
Posted in Environment | Tagged Delaware, New Jersey, Outer Continental Shelf, Wind power
