October 2011
Senators In the News, Oct. 26-28
- Senator Emmett Hanger
- NCI, future partners working to decide on degrees to offer- Martinsville Bulletin- Negotiations are continuing with three universities that soon will partner with the New College Institute (NCI) to offer degree programs there starting next fall.
- Senator Ryan McDougle
Senators in The News, Oct. 21-25
- Senator Jeff McWaters
- Big-name politicians visit Virginia to help legislative candidates- Washington Post- In the final two frenzied weeks before Virginia’s legislative elections, a host of bold-faced names is stopping in the state to raise money and energize volunteers as Republicans and Democrats battle for control of the Senate.
- Senator Frank Ruff
Senators in the News, Oct. 18-20
- Senator Emmett Hanger
- Goodlatte expects balanced budget house vote by mid-November- The News Virginian- Rep. Bob Goodlatte said Tuesday that he anticipates a House vote on his balanced budget constitutional amendment by mid-November.
- Senator Steve Newman
Senators in the News, Oct. 13 through 17
- Senator Mark Obenshain
- Pending Closure in Page County Could Leave Dozens Unemployed- whsv.com- A facility that employs more than 90 people in Page County may be closing in the near future.
- Senator Frank Ruff

Caucus' Virginia Beach Reception at The Cavalier Hotel
- Thursday, October 13, 2011
- 6:00 - 7:00 PM ~ Private Reception
- 7:00 - 8:00 PM ~ General Reception
- The Oceanfront Cavalier Hotel
- 4201 Atlantic Avenue - Virginia Beach, VA
- Orion's Roof - 11th Floor
- For additional information please contact Carli M. Nelson at 804.398.8928 or carli.mugford@senators4va.com.
- Click Here to View Invitation
Senators in the News, Oct. 7- 12
- Senator Emmett Hanger
- NRA rates candidates-fredericksburg.com- The National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund has put out its ratings and endorsements for General Assembly candidates in this fall’s elections.
Senators in the News, Oct. 1-6
Senator Steve Newman
- Evington group, Farm Bureau schedule candidate forums- Altavista Journal- The Evington Community Association will host a forum called "Meet the Candidates and Understand the New District Boundaries" Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church.
Senator Frank Ruff

Senator Steve Martin's Breakfast
- Tuesday, October 18, 2011
- 7:30 AM
- The Half Way House Restaurant
- 10301 Jefferson Davis Highway - Richmond, VA
- For additional information or to RSVP, please contact Emily B. Stewart at 804.814.9168 or emily.stewart@comcast.net.
- Click Here to View Invitation
News Clips, Sept. 27-0ct. 2
The following are articles from newspapers, blogs, and other news sources throughout the Commonwealth and the country featuring members of the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus.