According to the Virginian Pilot, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus held a press conference this morning in which they announced their 2007 legislative agenda. The No. 1 budget priority for the group this year, she said, is continuing to fund a proton beam cancer center at Hampton University. The $200 million project, which focuses on … Continue reading Black Caucus releases its legislative agenda
Day: January 16, 2008
Bill highlight: Saxman’s HB328
Del. Chris Saxman (R-20) has proposed that all local elections - mayors, councils, school boards - be held in November. The law currently allows these elections to be held in May, although a change a couple of years ago allowed localities to move the elections to November if they desired. Locally, Virginia Beach elected to … Continue reading Bill highlight: Saxman’s HB328
Norfolk budget shortfall minimum $18.6 million
The Virginian Pilot reported today that the budget deficit for Norfolk for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 is expected to be a minimum of $18.6 million. Based on economic forecasts, if the city does not give employees raises, start new programs or fund new projects, it will need to find another $18.6 million … Continue reading Norfolk budget shortfall minimum $18.6 million
Wednesday update (01/16): restoration of voting rights
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. I was planning to do these updates in the same order that I released the list; however, the Senate Privileges and Elections committee's actions on Tuesday forced me to move it up. There are only two bills on this issue (so far) this session: Senator Yvonne Miller's SJ7 … Continue reading Wednesday update (01/16): restoration of voting rights
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