< Cover Story >

• Power Shift: Northern Virginia's political influence is on the rise.
• Kaine forsees change in mental health laws.

• The Legislature's 'North Star': Political Roundtable discussion.

< Business Trends >

• Building a Network: Hospitals work together to share information and cut costs.
• List of Top Hospitals by Procedures
• An Ethical Education: Business schools take steps to prepare students for a global marketplace.
• Creative Getaways: Hotel packages build on local attractions and throw in a bed for Fido.
• Have E-mail, will travel
• New Hotels in Virginia

< Quarterly Report >

• Perks vs. Paychecks: To recruit and retain, companies are sweetening their benefits packages.
  

< Regional Report >

• Flashpoint in a National Debate: Crackdown on illegal immigration sparks movement across the state.
• Day Laborers seeking a dwindling number of jobs
• Region is a Generator of Jobs and Wealth:
• Courting the Rich: Nonprofits use technology and charm