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Daily Press | January 24, 2012
Senate supports limiting testing for 3rd graders
The measure, which passed with bipartisan support 33-7, would limit the Standards of Learning tests taken in the third grade to reading and math in an effort to focus on improving reading proficiency.
Daily Press | December 23, 2011
Sen. John Miller to hold series of town halls
Sen. John Miller will hold a series of town hall meetings in December and January across the 1st Senate District to find out how constituents feel about the important issues facing the 2012 General Assembly.
Daily Press | October 23, 2011
Editorial: Stay the course
The Daily Press endorses the re-election of District 1 State Sen.John Miller (D) and District 6 State Sen. Ralph Northam (D) on Nov. 8.
The Shad Plank | October 5, 2011
VEA endorses Miller
The Virginia Education Association Fund, the PAC for the state's teachers' union endorsed Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News, in his bid for reelection to the state's 1st Senate District.
Richmond Times Dispatch | September 13, 2011
Va. urged to pare SOL tests for 3rd-graders
In order to put greater emphasis on reading development, the state Board of Education should limit the four Standards of Learning tests taken by third-grade students to two — reading and math — according to a study released Monday by the General Assembly's audit and research arm.
DailyPress.com | July 29, 2011
General Assembly appoints AtLee to Circuit Court
"He will be a great addition to the Circuit Court," Miller said. Gear's retirement from the House of Delegates in December due to health reasons opened the door for AtLee's election to the court. "Prior to this we weren't able to get everybody on board," Miller said. "But some of the players have changed and that has been helpful."
DailyPress.com | July 29, 2011
Federal debt ceiling impasse could impact Virginia transportation
"There are consequences of doing nothing," Miller said. "I'm hopeful it will be resolved and we will not have to go through this. It's going to cost the taxpayers of Virginia a significant amount of money and a reduction in the amount of projects that can be completed."
DailyPress.com | May 25, 2011
Governor lauds Hampton students for success with striped bass bill
Four-grader Faith Love said it was hard work to get the bill passed, but that her class was able to succeed with the help of a lot of good people. State Sen. John Miller, who sponsored the bill, visited Ferrel's class multiple times to talk to the students about how the process would work.
The Shad Plank | March 29, 2011
Sen. Miller sets up finance committee packed with Peninsula power, preps for re-election
“I am honored to have so many outstanding business and community leaders involved in my re-election campaign. This is a diverse group of exceptional men and women who represent views across the entire political spectrum and I greatly appreciate their support,” Miller said.
The Virginian-Pilot | March 14, 2011
Wounded warriors and criminal justice
Del. Chris Stolle, R-Virginia Beach, and Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News, attempted to address those problems indirectly this year with a measure to provide modest help for Virginia's 800,000 veterans.
The Daily Press | March 4, 2011
No money for state witness protection
Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News, submitted a budget amendment to add $150,000 to the program. But with the budgetary crunch this year, the amendment died in a public safety committee.
The Virginian-Pilot | February 15, 2011
Va. House panel kills last chance for nonpartisan redistricting
Sen. John Miller’s bill, SB932, would have established a five-member citizen commission to redraw state and federal district lines to conform with population data from the 2010 Census.
The Virginian-Pilot | February 12, 2011
3 years on, no truce on Va. War Memorial dispute
Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News, the sponsor of last year's one-wall proposal, said he was surprised to learn that no progress had been made toward crafting a new policy. He noted that his measure passed the Senate last year on a 40-0 vote.
Daily Press | February 1, 2011
Lawmakers taking aim at childhood obesity by mandating physical education
"We've been moving in the right direction by making sure school lunches are more nutritious and taking junk food out of vending machines, but we need a real call to action to get young people moving," said Miller, D-Newport News
Daily Press | January 26, 2011
Spratley 4th graders lobbying to designate striped bass state saltwater fish
In December, Miller spoke to the class about how a bill becomes a law and gave them pointers for how to lobby. Afterwards, students drafted letters to each of the Virginia's 40 senators.
Daily Press | January 23, 2011
Virginia considers judicial approach for vets
The bipartisan push is coming from Del. Chris Stolle, R-Virginia Beach, and Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News, who represent military-rich Hampton Roads.
Daily Press | January 22, 2011
Lawmakers eye Chinese drywall problems
So far no one has cast a single vote against proposals from Del. Glenn Oder, R-Newport News, and Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News, that would help prevent "secondhand victims."
Daily Press | January 18, 2011
Miller wants to let seniors vote by mail
Newport News Sen. John Miller wants to allow senior citizens to dodge long lines at the ballot box on Election Day.
Daily Press | January 10, 2011
Monroe land sales to be relaxed?
"We are stewards of the land, too. I think we need to have some sort of say." - Senator John Miller
Daily Press | December 28, 2010
Gov. McDonnell proposes debt for roads
"I'm concerned that the governor's solution is a credit card," Miller said. "Debt should be part of the answer. But we need to address the next three decades, not the next three years."
13NEWS / WVEC.com | November 4, 2010
Highest state salaries not found in Hampton Roads
State records show more than 30 people, in part paid by taxpayers, who make more than $300 thousand dollars a year. At the top of the list is U-VA Executive Vice President, Arthur Garson who makes $706 thousand dollar a year.
Oyster Pointer Magazine | November, 2010
John Miller: A man for all seasons
"Being in the Senate gives me the opportunity to improve people's lives," says Miller. He has taken his desire to make a difference in people's lives to the Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula...
WTKR | October 4th, 2010
Fight continues to include non-combat war casualties on the Virginia War Memorial
During the last session, Miller convinced the Senate in a unanimous vote to include all the names of the war dead. But the bill later died in a conference committee. However, Miller isn't giving up.
WTKR | July 16th, 2010
Taking Action to Change Veteran Memorial Policy
NewsChannel 3 is taking action to help three veterans groups shine a light on what they feel is an unfair policy that is a 'slap in the face' to those who serve.
WVEC - | July 6th, 2009
HRBT Work Continues Days After Pump Failure
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Virginian-Pilot - PilotOnline.com | February 2, 2009
Bill Would Abolish Hampton Roads Transportation Authority
Legislation is in play this year that would disband the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority. The bill, SB1018, is sponsored by state Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News.
Daily Press | January 30, 2009
Works Well With Others?
Some newcomers are trying to teach veteran legislators what matters in Virginia.
The Roanoke Times | January 16, 2009
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Editorial: Caucusing for the commonwealth
The Senate's newest caucus takes bipartisanship as its mantra. Now, if only the House follows suit.
The Virginian Pilot | January 15, 2009
A Cause for the Commonwealth
Imagine a group of Democratic and Republican legislators who meet regularly in Richmond, putting aside partisanship in order to act in the best interest of their constituents and all Virginians.
Daily Press | January 3, 2009
Your Chance to get Lawmaker to Listen
State Sen. John Miller has set up a four-stop Peninsula listening tour next week as lawmakers prepare to head to Richmond to deal with budget cuts.
Bearing Drift | June 20, 2008
VPOD Interview: State Senator John Miller
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Daily Press | June 12, 2008
Judicial Brouhaha Alive in Hampton
Legislators say the sticking point is the nomination of Del. Tom Gear's Sister.
Daily Press | May 30, 2008
Marching Monarchs are Invited to Ring in 2009 in London
The Menchville band and booster association are working to raise money for the trip. State Sen. John Miller presented Deborah Sarvay, director of bands, and the Menchville High School Marching Monarchs, with Senate Joint Resolution...
Bearing Drift | May 9, 2008
Will Sen. John Miller’s transportation plan gain any traction?
A few weeks back, Sen. John Miller (D-Newport News) proposed in a column in the Daily Press moving container traffic off of I-64 by banning container trucks from the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel...
HamptonRoads.com | April 23, 2008
Second Chance on Roads
Let me offer an additional suggestion that should be considered. A container tunnel could be constructed under the Elizabeth River between the Norfolk International Terminal and Craney Island. It would cost a quarter of the $4 billion needed for the Third Crossing.
Daily Press | April 17, 2008
HRBT is Heart of Problem
The recent decision by the Virginia Supreme Court has given the General Assembly a second opportunity to get it right when it comes to transportation.
Daily Press | March 10, 2008
Deal Pending on Judgeships
Even as Senate leaders argue bitterly over judges, local lawmakers appear to have broken a long-running logjam over Hampton judicial appointments, agreeing to name four women to various court benches.
Daily Press | March 7, 2008
Local Summit Set On Roads Plans
The question sounded hopeful, except for a slight tinge of impending doom. In a General Assembly conference room, Del. John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, looked around at a dozen lawmakers from Hampton Roads on Thursday morning.
Daily Press | March 4, 2008
Can Roads Plan Be Fixed By Weekend
Lawmakers toyed cautiously with transportation fixes Monday as the General Assembly continued to react to a Virginia Supreme Court decision that gutted last year's roads plan.
Daily Press | February 29, 2008
Legislators React to Court Ruling
As state lawmakers on Friday grimly digested a court ruling that kills highway funding plans for Hampton Roads and northern Virginia, they were initially divided over how to handle the fallout.
The Shad Plank | January 24, 2008
John Miller Has Had Some Small Successes
Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News, is just two weeks into his new career as a legislator and so far, so good. His most controversial bills have yet to be heard, but he's succeeded with a few of his smaller measures. And if you're a freshman, that ain't bad.
Daily Press | January 10, 2008
Back at the Capitol - but in New Roles
Sen. John Miller and Del. Brenda Pogge became elected officials for the first time Wednesday as the General Assembly gathered in Richmond for the start of a new year.