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."
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