Tim Kaine Highlights His Commitment to Virginia Schools
From the Roanoke Times:
Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine moved his campaign for governor into a new phase Saturday, tightening his focus on education spending that was made possible by tax increases approved in last year's General Assembly session...
Perhaps the strongest endorsement for Kaine's position came from Wythe County School Superintendent Albert Armentrout, who said new state aid allowed the county to put a preschool class in every elementary school, introduce elementary art programs and give teachers "wonderful raises."
Kaine also reminded the audience that the legislation contained tax cuts, including a reduction in the sales tax on groceries...In a poll of registered voters conducted earlier this month for The Roanoke Times and other newspapers, 57 percent said they approved of the tax package. Kaine said he also believes there is broad public support for the legislation and is eager to argue his case with Kilgore.
