Day: March 3, 2008

Compromise on payday lending

According to The Virginian Pilot, a compromise has been reached on payday lending. The missing piece: a cap on interest rates. (I find it curious that Del. Terry Kilgore says that "there was not enough support to pass an annual cap on loans." SB12 passed the House 91-7! What votes is he missing?) You know, … Continue reading Compromise on payday lending →

Extra innings

I wonder if the proprietors of 7 West plan to restart their Extra Innings blog this year? Because that's where we are headed. The General Assembly will be reconvening on April 16. Governor Tim Kaine has already put out the beginnings of his schedule of town hall meetings. They kick off next week and will … Continue reading Extra innings →

Elect Norfolk school board? Oh, yeah!

I have a friend who serves on Virginia Beach's school board. Whenever I have the chance to introduce her to Norfolk officials, I always do so by mentioning the fact that she is a member of Virginia Beach's elected school board. It is a pet peeve of mine that Norfolk continues to have an appointed … Continue reading Elect Norfolk school board? Oh, yeah! →