According to PilotOnline Longtime Hampton Roads resident Jody M. Wagner will resign from her position as finance secretary in Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s administration next week, setting up an expected run for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. The Kaine administration today announced Wagner’s resignation, effective Aug. 8, in a written statement. My guess: next … Continue reading Wagner resigns; announcement coming?
Day: August 1, 2008
Who says we need more beds at DePaul?
So according to Bon Secours, the hospital is "experiencing a particularly high census and overall level of hospital utilization." OK, so does that mean they intend to put those 30 beds back into service or give up their plans to reduce the number of beds to 64? Guess we'll find out at the hearing on … Continue reading Who says we need more beds at DePaul?
Friday fun: Can you spot a liar?
You Can Definitely Spot a Liar Maybe you have good instincts. Or maybe you just have a lot of experience with liars. Either way, it's pretty hard for someone to pull a fast one on you. You're like a human lie detector. Can You Spot a Liar?
Sales tax holiday: school supplies and clothing
The first weekend in August - this year, August 1 through August 3 - is designated as a sales tax holiday. According to the Virginia Department of Taxation website: During this three-day period, purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 … Continue reading Sales tax holiday: school supplies and clothing
WSJ on Kaine
The Wall Street Journal says that Virginia Governor Tim Kaine brings "versatile appeal" to the ticket and points out the obvious reasons for choosing him: But his selection may bolster the ticket with someone with experience running a large, generally well-regarded state government, and help Sen. Obama pick up blue-collar white voters. Virginia was just … Continue reading WSJ on Kaine
Things to do Saturday: NCDC, help Nye
If you are looking for some things to do tomorrow, here are a couple: First, the Norfolk City Democratic Committee monthly breakfast begins at 8:30am at Picadilly's (530 N. Military Hwy, near Military Circle Shopping Center). Join fellow Dems for food, conversation and campaign updates. 2nd CD candidate Glen Nye is kicking off his energy … Continue reading Things to do Saturday: NCDC, help Nye
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