New Virginia Governor Tackles Sprawl, Traffic

"In his first policy address to the General Assembly, the new governor will urge passage of a law that gives local governments the right to halt housing construction if roads are not adequate. The proposal will be part of a package of transportation initiatives he will unveil during his speech."

"The fact that the centerpiece of Monday's speech will be about growth makes Kaine the first Virginia governor in modern times to tackle the politically touchy issue, which is usually left to city councils and boards of supervisors."