Month: February 2009

The Pulpit Speaks: January 21, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown.This is the first article that I have in my collection. Once again we enter into a new year. We look down and see the scars brought on us by the struggles, strifes, and … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: January 21, 1956 →

SPSA “blatantly” hid financial straits

So goes the headline in today's ongoing saga of Southeastern Public Service Authority, better known as SPSA. The Virginia Pilot reports that the troubled agency received a scathing letter from Sheryl Bailey, executive director of the Virginia Resources Authority, which loaned SPSA $129 million. SPSA "blatantly and recklessly misrepresented" its financial condition... [...] The VRA, … Continue reading SPSA “blatantly” hid financial straits →

Rasmussen: Moran remains tied with McDonnell

Rasmussen Reports has a new poll out of Virginia gubernatorial candidates.  It shows Bob McDonnell leading Brian Moran by three points, which is within the poll's margin of error of +/-4.5 points, making the race between the two a virtual tie. McDonnell leads Terry McAuliffe by 7 and Creigh Deeds by 9. In December, Moran … Continue reading Rasmussen: Moran remains tied with McDonnell →

Live blogging McAuliffe telephone town hall

Terry McAuliffe, Democratic candidate for governor, is holding a telephone town hall meeting right now. I called in on the press listen-only line, but then my home phone rang - I got called for it, anyway. McAuliffe says this is the third such call he has made. Prior calls, he said, had over 5,000 callers … Continue reading Live blogging McAuliffe telephone town hall →

Spruill responds

There has been a lot written about the comments of Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. in this article.  Spruill just released the following statement: In response to comments made on the floor of the House of Delegates during debate on HB2314 by Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr, (D) of Chesapeake. "While speaking in opposition to a bill … Continue reading Spruill responds →

Smoking ban, part deux

Just got a news release from the Governor's office regarding the impending statewide smoking ban. My position on the subject hasn't changed one iota from the one I posted almost two years ago. I suspect the next government intervention will consist of banning smoking in my car and home. Oh wait - that's already on … Continue reading Smoking ban, part deux →

Senate Finance rejects revenue proposals

So says The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis. Tuesday's press release highlights various bills that the Senate Finance Committee failed to pass. A number of proposals to bring in more revenue to help balance the state's budget failed to win passage at a Senate Finance Committee meeting today in the General Assembly.  Among the many … Continue reading Senate Finance rejects revenue proposals →

Give it up!

Forecasting the weather, that is. Last night, there was an article on PilotOnline that said we had a 90% chance of snow overnight.  (Of course, I can't find the link this morning.) The 11:00 news provided reports of what VDOT was doing to prepare for the morning commute. When I got up, nary a hint … Continue reading Give it up! →

Wow! What a day!

On the first day of appointments for me for tax season, lots of stuff happened - and I missed a lot of it 😦 I started the day not with clients but at the announcement of Hampton Roads Performs (more on that later). While there, I learned of the announcement by AG Bob McDonnell that … Continue reading Wow! What a day! →