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From left, House Speaker William J. Howell, House Majority Leader M. Kirkland Cox, and Delegates R. Steven Landes and Timothy D. Hugo, all Republicans, discuss the state Senate's proposed state budget in Richmond on Tuesday. (associated press)

Va. Senate approves Medicaid expansion, but budget stands no chance in House

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Virginia Senate passes ethics bill limiting gifts

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

Democrats were pleased that a proposal to redraw state Senate districts died. House Minority Leader David J. Toscano, Charlottesville Democrat, (left) shakes hands with House Speaker William J. Howell, Stafford Republican, after Mr. Howell declared the redistricting bill was improper and should not be considered. (Richmond Times-Dispatch via Associated Press)

Redrawing Va. state Senate districts dropped

By Bob Lewis - Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gestures “0” as he urges eliminating the state gasoline tax in favor of an increase in the state sales tax to fund transportation needs on Jan 8. (Associated Press)

Divided Va. Senate panel OKs transport funds bill

By Larry O’Dell - Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Democrats urge McDonnell to settle Virginia’s health care issue

Associated Press

Va. Senate Dems: Health care special session needed

Associated Press

"I do not have — and other governors feel the same way — a lot of the information that would lead me to conclude today that a state-based exchange is the best way to go." - Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (The Washington Times)

McDonnell holds off on state health care exchange

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Charles J. Colgan, Prince William Democrat and a budget conferee, signed the conference report but has not said whether he will vote for the bill on the floor Tuesday. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Two-day showdown ends tortuous Va. budget standoff

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

House Majority Leader M. Kirkland Cox (left), a Republican, Sen. Charles J. Colgan, a Democrat, and independent Delegate Lacey E. Putney (right) confer Wednesday before Mr. Colgan changed his vote to approve the budget bill. (Associated Press)

Democrat’s surprise vote gives Virginia a budget

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Richard L. Saslaw (center), Fairfax Democrat, talks with Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment Jr. (left), James City Republican, as Sen. Emmett Hanger (second from left), Augusta Republican, and Sen. Charles Colgen (second from right), Prince William Democrat, and Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Walter Stosch, Henrico Republican, listen prior to the debate on the budget conferees' report at the Capitol in Richmond on Tuesday. (Associated Press)

Virginia budget dies in Senate stalemate

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist (Associated Press)

IN OTHER WORDS: Norquist goes after Saslaw

By Matthew Cella - The Washington Times

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gestures as he talks with members of the Virginia General Assembly after the session adjourned at the Capitol in Richmond on Saturday, March 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Va. assembly session ends without budget

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Richard L. Saslaw, Fairfax Democrat, left, and Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment, Jr., James City Republican, right, confer as the Senate met at the State Capitol in Richmond, Va. Thursday, March 8, 2012. The budget deadlock in the Senate continues. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown).

Va. assembly to adjourn without passing a budget

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Walter A. Stosch (left), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, confers with Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment Jr. during Wednesday's floor session. With adjournment set for Saturday, there is no agreement on a budget. (Associated Press)

No break in Virginia budget impasse as Democrats list demands

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Virginia Capitol Police arrest more than 30 pro-choice activists when they refused to disperse as ordered. (Associated Press)

Protests take focus off Virginia budget fight

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Richard L. Saslaw (Associated Press)

Virginia Senate panel kills ‘Tebow bill’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate Democrats block Virginia budget

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Va. Senate kills ‘personhood’ measure

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Virginia House clerk G. Paul Nardo (left) listens Monday to Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan (second from right) as she speaks with House Speaker William J. Howell (third from right) at the Capitol in Richmond. The Republican party has enjoyed a banner first half of the General Assembly session, pushing through far-reaching legislation. (Associated Press)

With assembly control, GOP pushing through its agenda

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Virginia Delegate Tim Hugo, Fairfax Republican (Associated Press)

Va. Democrats, Republicans: No, we can’t just get along

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times