Tim Kaine on Technology Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor

Protect Net Neutrality (equal access to Internet)

Tim Kaine (D): Yes. Voted to protect.

Corey Stewart (R): No public statements found.

Transportation infrastructure spending as economic stimulus

Tim Kaine (D): Yes. Particularly transportation infrastructure.

Corey Stewart (R): No. Generally opposes.

Supports government funding for space travel

Tim Kaine's answer: Yes

Mike Pence has not answered this question yet.

Evan McMullin's answer: Yes

Initiate "intelligence surge" for cyber-security with allies

A: An intelligence surge is two things. It involves increasing our own workforce, but striking great partnerships with some of our cyber and intel experts in the private sector so that we can, consistent with constitutional principles, gather more intelligence. It also means creating stronger alliances, because you gather intelligence and then you share your intelligence back and forth with allies.

Thrilled that a Virginia tribe could pursue casino gambling

With federal recognition, the Pamunkey will have the option of pursuing casino gambling in a state that has long opposed it, as well as selling tax-free cigarettes. The Pamunkey Indian Chief said the Pamunkey have no immediate interest in casino gaming.

"We are thrilled that federal recognition of the Pamunkey tribe is finally official," wrote US Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine in a prepared statement. "With this long-overdue designation, the Pamunkey is the first Virginia tribe to be recognized and receive access to critical federal benefits...."

Investment in broadband for all, to boost economy

Invest in communities--infrastructure makes us competitive

Force online retailers to collect sales taxes

Long-term commitment to six year infrastructure plan

Our transportation agencies are reducing their administrative overhead to preserve scarce dollars for maintenance and construction. To balance its budget, VDOT will reduce central office staff and streamline operations around the state. Over the next two years, VDOT will reduce agency employment by about 1,000 employees, through retirements, attrition, and other restructuring.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has rewritten the six year construction plan to reflect the reduced financial projections, and the results are startling. Without a long-term commitment from the legislature to support transportation funding, and with a slump in existing revenue sources, dozens of road and bridge projects have been taken out of the plan.

Re-zoning to account for transportation infrastructure

Creating a stronger connection between land use and transportation planning will help us build better communities and slow the growth of congestion. Let's begin by finally guaranteeing Virginians that their transportation dollars from the Transportation Trust Fund will never be spent for any other purpose.