David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Cuccinelli, authorities announce online-predator arrests
Twenty people across Virginia have been arrested on charges of online solicitation of a minor or child pornography after a weeklong undercover investigation last year, Virginia Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II and other law enforcement officials announced Thursday. Published April 5, 2012
Kaine gives ‘vision of economic future’
U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine on Wednesday rolled out specifics of his economic agenda, as Republicans worked to undercut the message by linking him to proposed federal regulations on carbon emissions they say will cripple southwest Virginia's coal industry. Published April 4, 2012
Englin’s retiring elicits respect
Delegate David L. Englin's announcement that he will not seek a fifth term in the Virginia House of Delegates surprised observers, but the news was greeted with cautious respect by members of his party Tuesday. Published April 3, 2012
Virginia ditched DMV customer service overhaul after spending $28M
Virginia's Department of Motor Vehicles shoveled $28 million into a massive overhaul of its customer service system before scrapping the troubled project last year and quietly adopting a new plan, according to a state audit. Published April 3, 2012
Kaine raises more than $2.2 million in first quarter
U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine raised more than $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2012, outpacing his Republican rival, George Allen, who raised just over $1.4 million. Published April 3, 2012
Alexandria delegate Englin, citing extramarital affair, will not seek 5th term
Virginia Del. David L. Englin, Alexandria Democrat, announced Monday night that he will not run for a fifth term in the Virginia House of Delegates, saying he was leaving political life to focus on rebuilding his marriage after having an extramarital affair. Published April 2, 2012
‘Streeting’ of mental illness patients a problem in Virginia
Facilities declining to temporarily detain mentally ill people because of capacity or service issues — also known as "streeting" — is a growing problem in Virginia, as the state grapples with how to properly provide for individuals with severe mental illness. Published April 2, 2012
Cuccinelli refuses to run with AG pack
Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II was one of just three state attorneys general who did not sign onto a letter urging Congress to reauthorize the federal Violence Against Women Act - a decision that is now placing Virginia's top prosecutor squarely in the middle of another politically charged debate. Published April 1, 2012
Four qualify for GOP ballot in Va. Senate race
Four candidates qualified for the GOP primary ballot for this year's U.S. Senate race in Virginia, state Republican Party officials announced Friday. Published March 31, 2012
DOE judge vacates fines against Virginia Tech
A U.S. Department of Education judge has vacated $55,000 in fines that had been assessed by the federal government against Virginia Tech for failing to comply with federal law in providing timely notification to the campus about the April 16, 2007 shootings. Published March 30, 2012
Critics say Virginia’s pension reform rushed through
Virginia localities, teachers and employee groups are urging Gov. Bob McDonnell to veto or amend what they call a slapdash, last-minute overhaul to the state's $54 billion pension fund. Published March 29, 2012
Jackson submits signatures for Va. GOP Senate race
Chesapeake Bishop E.W. Jackson submitted more than 11,000 petition signatures before a 5 p.m. Thursday deadline to get on the June 12 Republican primary ballot for U.S. Senate. Published March 29, 2012
Bolling battles Cuccinelli for a share of the spotlight
As Virginia's 2013 gubernatorial campaign gets under way, health care is likely to be one area where Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II has an advantage over Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling — an edge he is already beginning to exploit. Published March 28, 2012
Marshall submits petitions for Va. GOP Senate primary
Virginia state Delegate Robert G. Marshall, Prince William Republican, announced Wednesday that he filed more than 17,100 petition signatures with the Virginia State Board of Elections to become the third GOP candidate to qualify for the June 12th primary ballot. Published March 28, 2012
Garvey wins board seat in Arlington special election
Democrat Libby T. Garvey won a special election Tuesday to fill the Arlington County Board seat of state Democratic Sen. Barbara Favola, who left the post to serve in the General Assembly. Published March 27, 2012
Virginia panel OKs offshore wind turbine
A Virginia commission has paved the way for construction of a 5-megawatt wind generator prototype 3 miles off the town of Cape Charles, which would be the country's first offshore wind energy turbine. Published March 27, 2012
Dulles Metro could bog down Va. budget plan
Virginia's two-year, $85 billion spending plan is finally in a conference committee, but funding for the Dulles Metrorail is emerging as a key sticking point that could drag out the already-extended session even further. Published March 27, 2012
Virginia Senate passes budget — with amendments
The Virginia Senate passed a new two-year, $85 billion budget, despite the rejection of roughly $3 million in funding for mandatory ultrasounds that women considering abortions will have to undergo. Published March 27, 2012
Out-of-state officials oppose restoration of death penalty in Va. case
Thirty-four high-profile former judges, state attorneys general and law enforcement officials - including the former chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court - are arguing against Virginia's effort to reinstate the death sentence of a Northern Virginia man widely believed to have been wrongfully sentenced in a murder-for-hire scheme. Published March 26, 2012
Kaine submits nominating petitions for Va. Senate race
The campaign of former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine delivered 30,866 petition signatures to the State Board of Elections on Monday ahead of a Thursday deadline to qualify for state's 2012 U.S. Senate race. Published March 26, 2012
