Archive for February 2011
Plagarism? Say it ain’t so, Norfolk
Another one for the “OMG Norfolk” file. Take a look at these screenshots (click to enlarge). The first one is from seattle.gov while the second one is what the new Norfolk website looked like – at least for a couple of days. That is, until somebody noticed the similarities. According to The Virginian-Pilot, Seattle officials … Continue reading
Where McDonnell’s ABC plan went wrong
By Steve Vaughan Governor Bob McDonnell’ s much-discussed, often-changed, plan to privatize the state’s ABC stores and get the Commonwealth out of the liquor business is likely dead for the year. Del. Chris Jones (R-Suffolk), chairman of the House General Laws Committee has said he’ll use his chairman’s discretion not to bring the bill up … Continue reading
Push to replace pension with 401(k)-like plans dies
According to The Virginian-Pilot, Del. Chris Jones will no longer pursue the replacement of Virginia’s defined benefit retirement plan with a defined contribution plan, like a 401(k), for state workers. The Suffolk Republican had proposed phasing out the Virginia Retirement System’s current pension model, which promises a specified payout amount at retirement, in favor of … Continue reading
OMG Norfolk – again
I thought I was going to be able to retire the “OMG Norfolk” shtick. But I should have known better. Credit cards again. This time, it is the police chief, who has been under fire lately for a death that occurred in training. The City Auditor said he reported his concerns about taxpayers footing the … Continue reading
Happy birthday, little bro
Robert Charles Paige 02/02/1963 ~ 04/15/1995 Another year has passed. Happy birthday, little brother. I miss you.
Rigell’s first town hall
Freshman Rep. Scott Rigell (R-2nd) held his first town hall meeting since taking office Monday evening. An overflow crowd showed up for the event, which was held in the auditorium of the Virginia Beach Central Library. The event itself started a little late, because Rigell stood in the hallway talking to those who were unable … Continue reading
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