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Press Conferences & Interviews

Press Conferences & Interviews   

This podcast channel features both planned and impromptu press conferences and interviews with Governor Kaine.

November 13, 2009 - Governor Kaine discusses emergency response to flooding

• Governor receives latest briefing from VDEM on Nor'easter (mp3, 5Mb)

November 04, 2009 - Governor Kaine's Transition News Conferece

• Governor discusses November 3, 2009 election results and transition plans. (mp3, 13Mb)

September 08, 2009 - Governor Kaine announces measures to address budget shortfall.

• Announcement of executive spending reduction plan (mp3, 7Mb)
• Budget Reduction Q & A (mp3, 7Mb)

August 06, 2009 - Governor Kaine Announces Action on Clemency Petitions

• Clemency petitions of Danial Williams, Derek Tice, Joseph Dick and Eric Wilson (mp3, 21Mb)

August 05, 2009 - GACRE Meeting

• The Governor's Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates held a brief open session where the Governor discussed the economy and Virginia's budget (mp3, 4Mb)
• Governor Kaine discussed today's GACRE meeting with members of the Capitol Press Corps. (mp3, 8Mb)

August 04, 2009 - Infant Mortality News Conference

• Governor Kaine announces Virginia’s infant mortality rate at a historic low. (mp3, 10Mb)

July 23, 2009 - CNBC Best State for Business Availability

• Governor Kaine discusses Virginia's ranking by CNBC as America's "Best State for Business 2009". He is joined by Hugh Keogh, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. (WMA, 2Mb)
• Governor Kaine discusses developments related to the recovery of mental health files associated with the Virginia Tech shootings. (WMA, 5Mb)

July 22, 2009 - Public Safety Announcements

• Governor Kaine discusses the recovery of Seung Hui Cho's Cook Counseling Center records (mp3, 1Mb)
• Governor Kaine announced he will call a special session of the Virginia General Assembly to address the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts (mp3, 2Mb)
• Governor Kaine takes questions from the press regarding public safety announcements (mp3, 9Mb)

July 13, 2009 - Governor Kaine announces State Employee Loan Program

• Governor Kaine announces State Employee Loan Program (mp3, 11Mb)

July 09, 2009 - Governor Announces Availability of Historic Freedmen Records Online

• Governor Announces Availability of Historic Freedmen Records Online (mp3, 9Mb)

June 26, 2009 - Virginia's ARRA Funding

• Recovery Act efforts to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Virginia discussed. (mp3, 6Mb)

June 16, 2009 - Budget Update

• Governor Kaine discussed the state's finances with members of the Capitol Press Corps. (mp3, 12Mb)

June 15, 2009 - Elevate America Announcement

• Governor Kaine joined representatives from Microsoft and the Virginia Workforce Network to announce Elevate America in Virginia, a partnership to provide free technology training to displaced workers. (mp3, 11Mb)

June 10, 2009 - Governor Kaine announces "Greening of Government" Executive Order

• Green Government Announcement (mp3, 5Mb)

May 11, 2009 - Governor Kaine discusses state finances

• Govenror Timothy M. Kaine held a press availability today to discuss the state's finances and other topics. (mp3, 6Mb)

April 30, 2009 - Swine Flu Press Conference

• Governor Kaine, Health Commissioner Karen Remley and Acting State Epidemiologist Diane Helenjaris held a press conference to discuss swine flu in Virginia. (mp3, 11Mb)

April 27, 2009 - Swine Flu Press Conference

• Governor Kaine Announces Precautions to Prepare Virginia to Respond to Swine Flu Outbreak (mp3, 12Mb)

April 22, 2009 - Governor Kaine conference call from Middle East marketing mission

• Governor Kaine held a conference call with reporters to discuss his Middle East marketing mission with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. (mp3, 8Mb)

March 30, 2009 - Legislative Action

• 03.30.09 Legislative Action (MP3, 17Mb)

March 09, 2009 - Smoking Ban Bill Signing Ceremony

• Governor Timothy M. Kaine today joined legislative sponsors and supporters, public health advocates, and other stakeholders to sign legislation banning smoking in Virginia’s bars and restaurants. (mp3, 10Mb)

March 06, 2009 - Conference Call

• Governor Kaine held a conference call with reporters based outside of Richmond to discuss the General Assembly session and issues of regional importance. (mp3, 21Mb)

February 28, 2009 - Sine Die

• Governor Kaine discusses the 2009 legislative session (mp3, 11Mb)

February 19, 2009 - Governor Kaine comments on passage of the restaurant smoking ban

• Governor Timothy M. Kaine held a media availability this afternoon to discuss the General Assembly's passage of a restaurant smoking ban. (mp3, 4Mb)

February 16, 2009 - Budget Press Conference

• Budget Press Conference (mp3, 4Mb)

February 11, 2009 - Governor Kaine Media Availability

• Governor Kaine held a media availability today to discuss infrastructure project with President Obama, impact of the stimulus bill on Virginia, and matters before the General Assembly (mp3, 5Mb)

February 10, 2009 - Governor Kaine Media Availability

• Governor Kaine held a media availability this morning to discuss the economic stimulus package, smoking ban, budget situation, and other issues before the General Assembly. (mp3, 7Mb)

February 09, 2009 - Governor Kaine and Congressional Delegation

• Governor Kaine and members of the Virginia Congressional Delegation held a media availability following their annual meeting. The Governor and Delegation discussed the federal stimulus plans and its potential impact on the Commonwealth. (mp3, 8Mb)

February 05, 2009 - Governor Kaine Announces Agreement on Smoking Ban

• Governor Timothy M. Kaine and key leaders in the General Assembly today announced a landmark agreement to pass a statewide smoking ban in Virginia’s bars and restaurants. (mp3, 8Mb)

February 04, 2009 - Governor Kaine's Media Availability

• Governor Timothy M. Kaine held a media availability today to discuss the Hilton Hotels headquarters announcement, Virginia's Advanced Placement test scores, and the cigarette tax and gun show loophole legislation. (MP3, 6Mb)

February 02, 2009 - Bi-partisan Redistricting and Early Voting News Conference

• Governor Kaine was joined by a bipartisan group of legislators and advocates at a news conference to discuss bipartisan redistricting and alternative voting bills being considered by the legislature. (mp3, 13Mb)

January 12, 2009 - Governor Kaine announces legislation to promote green jobs

• Governor Timothy M. Kaine today proposed several pieces of legislation designed to promote green jobs as part of his “Renew Virginia” initiative. Governor Kaine made his announcement from the headquarters of Solar Services Inc., a Virginia Beach company that installs solar panels. (mp3, 13Mb)

January 07, 2009 - Governor Kaine Proposes No-Excuse Absentee Voting

• Governor Timothy M. Kaine today proposed legislation to allow for no-excuse, in-person absentee voting in Virginia. (mp3, 11Mb)

January 06, 2009 - Governor Timothy M. Kaine Proposes Restaurant Smoking Ban

• Governor Timothy M. Kaine today proposed legislation for a statewide ban on smoking in restaurants (mp3, 16Mb)

December 11, 2008 - Renew Virginia Kick Off

• Governor Timothy M. Kaine today kicked off his Renew Virginia initiative, which will include legislative and executive actions to make Virginia a leader in energy conservation and efficiency and protecting the environment. (mp3, 8Mb)

November 12, 2008 - Heating Assistance News Conference

• Governor Kaine held a news conference to discuss resources available to help qualified citizens with their heating costs. A Q and A followed. (mp3, 6Mb)

October 09, 2008 - Budget Reforecast and Reductions Press Conference

• Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the official revenue reforecast, and immediately announced an executive spending reduction plan to meet the fiscal year 2009 shortfall. (mp3, 10Mb)
• Governor Kaine's Q and A from the budget reforecasting and reduction press conference. (mp3, 4Mb)

June 26, 2008 - Governor Kaine's Transportation Remarks

• Governor Kaine discussed the week's events during the Transportation Special Session (mp3, 8Mb)

June 19, 2008 - Transportation Bill Release News Conference

• Governor Kaine was joined by members of the General Assembly as he released the details of the transportation bill he will submit to the General Assembly for their upcoming special session. (mp3, 16Mb)

May 19, 2008 - WMRA - Broadcast Town Hall

• Governor Kaine answers questions about his transportation plan on WMRA's program, Virginia Insight, hosted by Tom Graham (mp3, 13Mb)

May 16, 2008 - Peninsula Transportation Town Hall

• Governor's Opening Remarks (mp3, 6Mb)
• Q & A (mp3, 6Mb)

May 12, 2008 - Governor Kaine Unveils Transportation Plan

• Governor's remarks to the press (mp3, 11Mb)

March 26, 2008 - Martinsville Town Hall

• Q & A - Part 1 (mp3, 5Mb)
• Q & A - Part 2 (mp3, 9Mb)
• Q & A - Part 3 (mp3, 8Mb)

March 25, 2008 - Wytheville Town Hall

• Q & A - Part 1 (mp3, 8Mb)
• Q & A - Part 2 (mp3, 11Mb)
• Q & A - Part 3 (mp3, 14Mb)

March 20, 2008 - Front Royal Town Hall

• Q & A - Part 1 (mp3, 8Mb)
• Q & A - Part 2 (mp3, 9Mb)
• Q & A - Part 3 (mp3, 8Mb)

March 18, 2008 - Roanoke Town Hall

• Q & A (mp3, 27Mb)

March 13, 2008 - General Assembly Session Update

• Governor Kaine on Virginia's new biennial budget, accomplishments of the session, and legislative issues still to be resolved. (mp3, 18Mb)

March 11, 2008 - Petersburg Town Hall

• Q & A (mp3, 17Mb)

March 10, 2008 - Staunton Town Hall

• Governor Kaine's opening remarks (mp3, 14Mb)
• Q & A (mp3, 17Mb)

March 06, 2008 - Governor Kaine talks with press about payday lending legislation and transportation funding

• Governor's remarks (mp3, 4Mb)

March 04, 2008 - Governor Kaine discusses veto of SB436 and SB476 and other legislative issues of the 2008 General Assembly

• Governor's remarks to the press (mp3, 7Mb)

March 03, 2008 - Grading the States 2008 News Conference

• Governor Kaine on Virginia's top grade for state government performance. (Includes Q&A focused largely on transportation and the Virginia Supreme Court's recent ruling on the NVTA) (mp3, 15Mb)

February 29, 2008 - Governor Kaine answers questions on the Supreme Court of Virginia's decision regarding the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority

• Governor Kaine NVTA Response (mp3, 11Mb)

February 27, 2008 - Governor Kaine Proposes Legislation to Protect Homeownership

• Governor Kaine along with Secretary of Commerce, Patrick Gottschalk, Alicia O'Brian, Marvin Watts, John Powell, Connie Chamberlain, and Susan Dewey address the press. (mp3, 9Mb)

February 12, 2008 - Governor Kaine Announces Revised Budget Revenue Forecast

• Governor's Remarks (mp3, 12Mb)

February 06, 2008 - Governor Kaine Meets with President of El Salvador

• Governor Kaine and President Saca's remarks (mp3, 10Mb)

January 08, 2008 - Governor Kaine Announces Legislation To Close Gun Show Loophole

• Governor's Remarks (mp3, 3Mb)
• State Police Superintendent Steve Flaherty speakes on behalf of the Virginia State Police in favor of closing the gun show loophole. (mp3, 2Mb)

January 07, 2008 - Governor Kaine Announces Restaurant Smoking Ban Legislation

• Governor's Remarks (mp3, 4Mb)

January 03, 2008 - Governor Kaine Announces Legislation to Protect Consumers from Credit Fraud

• Governor's Remarks (mp3, 5Mb)

January 02, 2008 - Governor Kaine Announces 2008 Legislative Initiatives on Domestic and Sexual Violence

• Governnor's Remarks (mp3, 5Mb)

December 14, 2007 - Mental Health Budget and Legislative Iniatives Announcement

• Governor's Remarks (mp3, 9Mb)

December 13, 2007 - Governor Kaine Announces Investments in Higher Education

• Governor's remarks (mp3, 4Mb)

December 12, 2007 - Governor Kaine Announces Expansion of Health Care Access

• Governor's Remarks (mp3, 6Mb)

October 10, 2007 - Virginia Supreme Court Appointment

• Governor Kaine announces the appointment of Judge Bernard Goodwyn of Chesapeake to the Virginia Supreme Court (mp3, 1Mb)

October 01, 2007 - Announcement of $300 Million in Spending Reductions and Savings

• Governor's remarks to the press (mp3, 3Mb)

June 29, 2007 - Commissioner of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Announced

• Gov. Kaine announces the appointment of Todd Patterson Haymore of Henrico County to serve as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). (mp3, 2Mb)

June 13, 2007 - On NICS Improvement Act

• Kaine comments on passage of U.S. House bill prompted by Tech shootings (mp3, 5Mb)

May 16, 2007 - Innovation Research Park at ODU Grand Opening

• Gov. Kaine discusses advantages of higher education and research and development partnerships (mp3, 1Mb)

May 10, 2007 - Tech Review Panel's First Meeting

• Governor addresses Tech Review Panel (mp3, 6Mb)
• Virginia Tech President Steger addresses Tech Review Panel (mp3, 3Mb)

May 01, 2007 - Virginia Tech Review Panel

• Col. Massengill announces panel's first meeting (mp3, 4Mb)

April 30, 2007 - Expanded Gun Checks / Virginia-Google partnership

• Gov. Kaine and AG McDonnell on EO 50's new procedures & responsibilities (mp3, 5Mb)
• Virginia/Google partnership and improved citizen access to digital govt. (mp3, 1Mb)

April 19, 2007 - Virginia Tech

• Gov. Kaine and Col. Massengill announce independent review panel (mp3, 5Mb)

April 17, 2007 - Virginia Tech

• Governor Kaine on the ongoing investigation (mp3, 731kb)

April 04, 2007 - Reconvened Session of the General Assembly

• Gov. Kaine comments on transportation compromise (mp3, 927kb)

March 26, 2007 - Governor Kaine's Transportation Bill Amendments

• Gov. Kaine discusses his main amendments to the transportation bill (mp3, 8Mb)
• Local officials react to the Governor’s amendments (mp3, 5Mb)
• Questions from the press (mp3, 9Mb)

February 24, 2007 - Governor Kaine on Successes & Challenges of 2007 Legislative Session

• Gov. Kaine speaks with reporters about sucessful legislative agenda, transportation challenges remaining (mp3, 2Mb)

February 23, 2007 - Governor discusses Freedmen’s Bureau Project

• Comments on Capitol Square historic marker (mp3, 1Mb)

February 02, 2007 - Governor Kaine discusses recent transportation legislation developments.

• Governor Kaine's comments to the press (mp3, 893kb)

January 19, 2007 - Governor Kaine Encouraged by GOP Transportation Plan

• Governor Kaine's comments to the press (mp3, 2Mb)

January 03, 2007 - Virginia Performs Web Site Launch

• The power of data to drive good decisions (mp3, 586kb)
• Encouraging innovations that make government more efficient (mp3, 913kb)

December 13, 2006 - Healthy Virginians Health Fair

• Gov. discusses Virginia's workforce leading the "healthy" way (mp3, 339kb)
• Gov. announces Healthy Lifestyles initiative (mp3, 299kb)
• Gov. describes the upcoming Lunch Well program and the Healthy Way Cafe (mp3, 654kb)
• Gov. encourages citizens to make the right health choices (mp3, 326kb)

August 17, 2006 - WRVA's The Jimmy Barrett Show with Juan Conde

• Forbes: VA #1 for Business (mp3, 304kb)
• Why Business Chooses Virginia (mp3, 283kb)
• Moving All Regions Forward (mp3, 468kb)

August 16, 2006 - Media Conference Call On Forbes Ranking

• Forbes Study is a "Validator" (mp3, 196kb)
• Additional Economic Success in Virginia (mp3, 182kb)
• Recognition of a Bipartisan Tradition (mp3, 128kb)

July 12, 2006 - The American Red Cross

• "A Culture of Preparedness" (mp3, 73kb)
• "Lessons from Katrina" (mp3, 78kb)
• "We're Realists" (mp3, 73kb)