News
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Articles
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.