Northam GA update

General Assembly Update - February 19, 2010. By Senator Ralph Northam Greetings from Richmond!  This week, crossover took place in the General Assembly, with all passed Senate bills going to the House of Delegates for consideration, and vice versa.  There was little action on any of the bills I am sponsoring, but the pace will … Continue reading Northam GA update

Norfolk State of the City address

Remarks of Mayor Paul D. Fraim Norfolk State of the City February 19, 2010 Good afternoon. Let me first of all thank the Chamber of Commerce for providing this opportunity to report on progress made and challenges faced during a year that tested our resourcefulness like none in recent memory. 2009 will long be remembered … Continue reading Norfolk State of the City address

Norfolk’s light rail: $338.3M – and who knew what when

Philip Shucet, the new CEO of Hampton Roads Transit, announced Thursday that the Norfolk starter light rail line will cost $338.3 million, a 46% increase over what was originally budgeted.  Such a sizeable overage is not normal. According to an earlier article, only four of the 25 light rail projects built since 1997 went over … Continue reading Norfolk’s light rail: $338.3M – and who knew what when