BREAKING: Weems files in the 83rd

It seems that poster Bullwinkle was right. I'm told that Carolyn Weems, Virginia Beach School Board member, has filed to run in the 83rd. I guess Leo Wardrup's retirement announcement will be forthcoming. In the May 2006 election, Weems was the top vote getter among those running at large, garnering more than 41% of the … Continue reading BREAKING: Weems files in the 83rd

Veto session wrapup

Leading up to yesterday's veto session, I wrote about my positions on the big three issues that the General Assembly would have to tackle: the smoking ban, the expansion of the death penalty, and the transportation bill. The passage of the transportation bill, as amended by Governor Tim Kaine, was virtually assured going into the … Continue reading Veto session wrapup