From Gov. Kaine’s office: ~ State agency spending reductions total $49 million. Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced state agency spending reductions for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 totaling $49 million. The General Assembly this year passed a biennial budget that required the Governor to make $35 million in spending reductions for fiscal years 2009 and 2010.

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From the office of Gov. Kaine: Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced a telework initiative for gubernatorial appointees, which includes about 120 employees in the Cabinet and Governor’s Office. Governor Kaine also announced an improved State Telework Policy – published late last week – directing all state agencies to consider ways to improve and expand agency telework and alternate work schedule programs. “Rising fuel prices, the escalating cost of commuting to work, worsening traffic congestion and reduced air quality compel a change in the business culture of state agencies,” Governor Kaine said. “Telework reduces energy consumption, both in the amount of gasoline used for daily commuting and in office building energy costs. This policy provides a timely opportunity to create a culture of conservation within the state workforce, which can serve as an example for Virginia businesses in the private sector.”

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From the office of Gov. Kaine: “Governor Timothy M. Kaine today stood with members of the House and Senate and released his proposed transportation legislation to be considered during the upcoming special session of the General Assembly. The Governor’s legislation will provide much-needed funding for our growing highway maintenance needs; fund congestion relief in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads; and invest in more innovative, energy-efficient transportation solutions.”

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From the office of Gov. Kaine: “Governor Timothy M. Kaine today issued an Executive Order to grant a temporary waiver allowing gasoline retailers to use the practice called half-pricing on older analog pumps which are technically unable to register a price above $3.99 per gallon.”

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The Phoenix Project invites you to join Governor Tim Kaine and Lt. Governor Bill Bolling at a half-day conference in Richmond on March 19th. This event is the second in a series of statewide gatherings, the aim of which is to engage public, private, nonprofit and academic sector leaders in creating an environment favorable to social enterprise.

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Governor Timothy M. Kaine will begin a series of statewide town hall meetings on Monday, March 10 through the reconvened session, to discuss the budget and legislation passed during the 2008 General Assembly Session and take questions from the public. No sign-in is required to attend or ask questions. All town hall meetings are open to the public and media. The meeting comes to Petersburg Tuesday March 11, 6:30-8pm, at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, 512 W. Washington St.

News release from the Governor’s office:

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