In conjunction with the approach of Independence Day, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has launched a series of radio ads. According to the DCCC: Chairman Chris Van Hollen announced today that the DCCC is launching the "Independence from Big Oil" campaign and will run radio ads against 13 House Republicans who stand with George Bush … Continue reading Independence – from big oil →

Senatorial candidate Mark Warner announced several impressive endorsements in a news conference today. From the press release: The bipartisan endorsements, announced at a news conference at the State Capitol in Richmond, were provided by: • Col. Gerald Massengill , a former Superintendent of Virginia State Police who retired in 2003 after 37 years of service. … Continue reading Warner racking up endorsements →

It seems that the General Assembly can't agree on how to fund our transportation needs. Gas tax? No. Sales tax? No. Regional plans? No. So I've been thinking about what we could do to move the pile forward, as it were. There are those who think transportation can be funded by existing revenues, mostly by … Continue reading A couple of ideas for funding transportation →