The Virginia General Assembly is running a little longer than normal this year. The House, Senate and Governor have yet to reach final agreement on the redistricting of political boundaries leaving that task for April 25 when the Assembly reconvenes. On this Assembly Conversations, a discussion of what has been accomplished, and what remains unfinished featuring state delegates Dave Nutter and Jennifer McClellan. Bob Gibson hosts. Click here to download an MP3 of Assembly Conversations for April 19, 2011.
Assembly Conversations: Unfinished Business
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