Showing posts with label Georgetown University Law Center. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Georgetown University Law Center. Show all posts

Friday, October 17, 2014

Va. makes minimal progress on its climate change plan

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(Thank Goodness For Small Miracles:)


By Tamara Dietrich, Daily Press (Newport News, Va.)
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services


Oct. 10--Virginia is one of only 14 states with a finalized plan to prepare for and adapt to climate change, but so far it has completed only two of its original 43 goals.

That's the assessment of the Georgetown Climate Center, which launched an online tool Thursday for the public to track where each state stands in addressing the widespread effects that scientists predict will come with a changing climate. The center is part of the Georgetown University Law Center in D.C.

"People want to know what their leaders are doing to prepare for climate change impacts, such as storms and rising seas," Vicki Arroyo, the center's executive director, said in a release. "This tool provides transparency and enables individuals and communities to track state progress."

(This crap is pretty funny until you realize these morons are serious about this stuff.)


Link to the rest of the story.  Beware, it has a front end advertisement that you have to click past to read the rest.

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Governor McAuliffe Announces Administration Appointments

McAuliffe speaking at Frying Pan Park in Hernd...
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RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced additional appointments to his administration. The appointees will join McAuliffe’s administration focused on finding common ground with members of both parties on issues that will grow Virginia’s economy and create more jobs across the Commonwealth.


Secretariat of Finance

R. Neil Miller, Deputy Secretary of Finance
Neil Miller most recently worked as Virginia Commonwealth University’s budget director.  Prior to his time at VCU, he served as Deputy Secretary of Finance in the administration of Governor McDonnell.  Before moving to Richmond from Alexandria, he practiced with the law firm of DLA Piper LLP (US) in Washington D.C. focusing on corporate finance and securities law and served as an Attorney-Advisor in the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Neil holds a Bachelor of Science (BSBA) degree in Finance from the University of Florida, a Juris Doctor (JD) from Villanova University School of Law and a Master of Laws (LLM) in Securities and Financial Regulation from the Georgetown University Law Center. 




Secretariat of the Commonwealth
Board Appointments

Advisory Board on Respiratory Care

  • Hollee Freeman, PhD of Richmond, Executive Director, MathScience Innovation Center



Auctioneers Board

  • William McGuire Farmer of Salem, General Manager, Farmer Auctions
  • Michael S. Phillips of Richmond, Program Coordinator, Virginia Clean Cities and Project Manager for the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
  • Linda W. Terry, AARE, CAI, GRI of Richmond, Broker/Auctioneer/Partner, Tranzon FOX


Board of Forestry

  • D. Keith Drohan of Ruther Glen, Manager-Market Origination, Dominion Generation
  • James Harder of Blacksburg, PhD Candidate, Center for Public Administration and Policy, Virginia Tech
  • J. Kenneth Morgan, Jr.* of Clarksville, Chairman of the Board, Morgan Lumber Company, Inc., President, Sunrise Shavings, LLC and Vice President, Morgan Lumber Sales, LLC


Board of Nursing

  • Joana C. Garcia,  LCDR, United States Navy (Ret.) of Fairfax Station

  • Marie F. Gerardo, MS, RN, ANP-BC of Midlothian, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Virginia Commonwealth University/MCV, House Calls/Transitional Care Manager

  • Jean Ellis Holmes* of Prince George, Retired Higher Ed Administrator

  • Jennifer Marie Phelps, LPNIII/QMHPA of Lynchburg, PACT Nurse, HORIZON Behavioral Health / Central Virginia Community Services

  • Leslie S. Rubio of Richmond, Comptroller, Premier Appraisal Group, Inc.


Institute for Advanced Learning and Research

  • Betty Jo Foster, EdD* of Ringgold, Adjunct Professor, Danville Community College

  • Chris A. Lumsden, MHA, FACHE of South Boston, President, Halifax Regional Health System

The Library Board

  • The Honorable Jon Bowerbank* of Rosedale, Chairman, Russell County Board of Supervisors, President / CEO / Owner at EMATS, Inc.

  • Kristin Cabral, JD of McLean, Community Leader

  • M. David Skiles* of Centreville, Government Relations Advisor & Director of Northern Virginia Client Services, The Vectre Corporation

Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission

  • Rebecca Coleman of Gate City, Consultant, Regional Adult Educational Program, Lee, Scott, Wise and Norton City Public Schools and former Chief of Staff, Congressman Rick Boucher
  • Missy Neff Gould of Danville, Market Director Community & Government Relations, LifePoint Hospitals
  • The Honorable Franklin D. Harris of Amelia, Member, Amelia County Board of Supervisors
  • The Honorable Edward Owens of South Boston, Mayor, Town of South Boston and Owner, Edward Owens Agency
Treasury Board

  • Douglas Densmore of Roanoke, Attorney, The Law Firm of CowanPerry P.C.
  • William W. Harrison, Jr.* of Virginia Beach, Partner, Williams Mullen
  • Lou Mejia of Alexandria, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP

Virginia Apprenticeship Council

  • Robert B. Benson of King George, Superintendent, King George County Schools

Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspectors

  • Colleen Becker, CIH, CSP* of Williamsburg, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional and General Manager, Marine Chemist Service, Inc.

Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children – Virginia Compact Commissioner

  • Steven R. StaplesEd.D. of Williamsburg, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Virginia Department of Education

*Denotes reappointments