Public Private Partnership Bulletin

April 19, 2006

Pardon Our Dust

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1. Debate continues over MWAA deal

Let’s look: All this business about leasing highways warrants scrutiny,” Daily Press, April 5, 2006

Rail handoff blasted,” TimesCommunity.com, April 5, 2006

Last Piece of the Puzzle?The Connection Newspapers, April 5, 2006

Follow the Rule,” Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 9, 2006

2. Governor Kaine creates panel to address local concerns about MWAA and Dulles Toll Road

Governor Kaine Announces MWAA, Local Governments Advisory Committee,” Governor Tim Kaine, April 6, 2006

Local Input on Dulles Toll Road Planned,” Washington Post, April 8, 2006

Rail Oversight Panel Draws Mixed Reaction Dusty Smith,” Leesburg Today, April 13, 2006

3. I-81 public hearings begin, STAR plan panned by rail advocates, supported by others

Safety concerns require speedy resolution to I-81 problems,” Roanoke Times, April 1, 2006

I-81 public hearing draws concerns,” TriCities.com, April 13, 2006

VDOT seeks comment on study,” Roanoke Times, April 11, 2006

Tolls on I-81 elicit opposition: Public hearings spark discussion on several topics regarding the future of the interstate,” Roanoke Times, April 11, 2006

I-81 tolls opposed at public hearing: VDOT has applied for OK to charge levies to finance widening,” Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 12, 2006

VDOT Seeking Public Input on I-81 Upgrades,” The Winchester Star, April 15, 2006

In Brief,” Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 19, 2006

4. Kaine amendments on PPEA disclosure bring press criticism

Kaine wants secrecy in public-private deals: Amendments to Freedom of Information bill draws opposition,” Free Lance-Star, April 18, 2006

Tolls on I-81 elicit opposition: Public hearings spark discussion on several topics regarding the future of the interstate,” Editorials, Roanoke Times, April 18, 2006

The following links show Senate Bill 76 as passed and the amendments proposed by Governor Kaine:

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?061+ful+SB76ER 

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?061+amd+SB76AG

5. School boards group to review PPEA

View the brochure for an upcoming seminar that will examine the PPEA, particularly for the development of schools.