The House P&E subcommittee on Elections meets Friday morning at 7am. On the schedule are a number of bills that I have been following, including bipartisan redistricting, verifiable voting, absentee ballots and recount procedures. These bills have already passed the Senate. It is critical that we contact the members of this committee and ask for … Continue reading ALERT: House P&E subcommittee Friday 7AM!
Day: February 14, 2008
American Idol Season 7: The final 24
The American Idol field has been whittled down to the 24 finalists. I have to admit that I've been a bit busy over the past few weeks so I haven't seen most of these folks perform, except brief clips on last night's show. There is a rocker girl and at least one rocker guy, so … Continue reading American Idol Season 7: The final 24
Happy Valentine’s Day
Here's hoping you and yours have a wonderful day. And Happy Birthday to The League of Women Voters.
Thursday update (02/14): Real estate tax relief
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. The Virginian Pilot editorial board took on the issue of the homestead exemption in a three-part series last weekend (1, 2, 3). Objections to this method of relief, which is not automatic and the localities will have to adopt, ring a bit hollow to me. Honestly, I don't … Continue reading Thursday update (02/14): Real estate tax relief
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