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Legislator profiles

Delegate Tyler's mid-session hits and misses [Attn Tidewater, Smithfield]

Freshman delegate finds her way in Richmond [Attn Wytheville, Tazewell, Pulaski]

After a late start, Sen. Herring makes roads his priority

Learning curve is 'steep' for new Delegate Wittman
[Attn Caroline, King George, Northern Neck]

Other stories

VCU professor is named Outstanding Scientist
[Attn Commonwealth Times, Richmond.com, Williamsburg]

Legislators target teen drinking and drug use [Attn NOVA, Fairfax, DC area]

YWCA says first lady Holton is 'Outstanding' [Attn Richmond.com]

Abstinence is making a comeback with students

SCC approves phone-company changes in Bristol, Charlottesville

House panel tables bill targeting chronic tardiness [Attn Sen. Obenshain's district]

Kaine appoints new director of rail and public transportation [Attn NOVA]

Lawmakers prepare Virginia for a disaster

Delegates announce funding for Shenandoah projects

Front Royal lawyer up for Valley judgeship [Attn Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah]

EPA allows new pest control for Virginia beekeepers

Photos are available at http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/masc/cns-photos/. Here are the cutlines (also posted on the photo-download site):

Delegate Anne Crockett-Stark, R-Wytheville, has a laugh while speaking to a motion. Delegate Clarke Hogan, right, hides his head after House Speaker William Howell suggested he was playing with the "speak" button on Crockett-Stark's desk.

Delegate Roslyn Tyler, D-Franklin, in her office in the General Assembly Building

Delegate David Albo, chairman of the Joint House and Senate Judiciary Committee, questions the candidates for court appointments on Friday, Feb. 24, in the General Assembly Building in Richmond.

Ronald Napier, a partner in Front Royal's Napier, Pond, Athey and Athey, is interviewed by the Joint Courts of Justice Committee in the General Assembly Building in Richmond on Friday, Feb 24.

Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, introduces Ronald Napier (left) to the Joint Courts of Justice Committee on Friday, Feb 24.

Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, speaks to the Joint House and Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday, Feb 24. At rear is Delegate Clifford L. "Clay" Athey Jr., R-Front Royal.

Delegate Clifford L. "Clay" Athey Jr., R-Front Royal, speaks to a motion on the floor during the session in the Patrick Henry Building on Friday, Feb. 24.

Judge John Wetsel of the 26th Circuit Court speaks to the Joint House and Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday, Feb. 24, in the General Assembly Building in Richmond.

Judge John Wetsel of the 26th Circuit Court speaks to the Joint House and Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday, Feb. 24, in the General Assembly Building in Richmond. At rear are Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, and Delegate Clifford L. "Clay" Athey Jr., R-Front Royal.

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