Ward Armstrong
Ward Armstrong, D-Henry County, was a a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1992 to 2012, serving the final five years as minority leader. He served on the Courts of Justice, Finance, and Rules committees. In 2011, House Republicans merged Armstrong's district with that of another incumbent, Republican Charles Poindexter. Armstrong was defeated by Poindexter that fall.
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Appalachian Power Company is making "record profits."
On campaign contributions from electric utilities.
Under Gov. Bob McDonnell, more jobs have been lost than created in Southside and Southwest Virginia.
"[Appalachian Power] wants another 10 percent rate increase. The compensation package for CEO Mike Morris rose 22 percent to $8.7 million in 2010."
A telephone company will no longer have to provide landline service to customers if there is an alternative provider, including wireless.
A telecom bill could keep the State Corporation Commission from getting rate-of-return information from electric utilities.
On whether the state should ramp up borrowing to build roads.
"The Governor did not consult members of his own party before he released his [transportation] plan."