With Republicans sweeping top offices in Virginia and New Jersey, this much is clear: The 2009 off-year elections are not a referendum on Barack Obama.

Republican candidate Bob McDonnell becomes the winner and the elected Virginia governor. This election result may be the breaking news of the 2009 elections and here is why.

Here is another classy move on the part of the GOP. Just when you thought the Republicans couldn't be more classless, the Virginia governor's race came to the fore when a prominent endorser for Republican Bob McDonnell mocked the slight stutter of Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds (pictured).

If you owe the state of Virginia back taxes, then you may be able to save some money when you pay the delinquent amount. That is if you pay off the outstanding balance in the next two months. Virginia's tax-amnesty program starts October 7th and runs through December 5th.

For four days in October Virginians will be able to save on their purchases of their appliances. The 2009 Virginia Energy Star sales tax holiday for appliances starts on Friday, October 9th and goes through Monday, October 12, 2009.

According to Delaware Online the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel southbound lanes are closed. Apparently two barges have struck each other.

Tobacco has historically being one of Virginia’s most valuable crops, but a new poll shows that the majority of the people in that state are putting public health and safety above state revenue from tobacco farming by supporting stronger regulation of tobacco products.

When you think of the University of Virginia and sports you probably think basketball, or perhaps football, but almost certainly not lacrosse. This year, however, is special, because of the loss of Will Barrow, and in some ways, because of the cause of his death.

AccuWeather.com reports a coastal storm formed on Monday night and is spreading a swath of slippery snow across the Carolinas and southeastern Virginia before it departs this evening.

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.

Autism Speaks Applauds Florida Governor Charlie Crist and State Legislators for Passing Autism Health Insurance Legislation Florida's Senate Bill 2654 Important Step in Requiring Coverage of Necessary Autism Therapies.