Month: October 2010

VB to eliminate machinery, tools tax

The City of Virginia Beach plans to phase out a tax on business machinery and tools, according to this article. The machinery and tools tax, which is paid by about 200 manufacturing businesses, is estimated to generate $1.46 million in city revenue this fiscal year. "It's a hindrance to bringing new jobs into the city," … Continue reading VB to eliminate machinery, tools tax →

ODU offers a model for achievement

My latest column with the above title appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. Besides the reform commission, Governor Bob McDonnell established, via Executive Order #9, the Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment.  He named the members to the committee in May. Information on the commission's meetings including the presentations made at prior meetings can be … Continue reading ODU offers a model for achievement →

Portsmouth mayor’s race down to 6

A second candidate in the race for Portsmouth mayor has dropped out. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky announced his withdrawal Tuesday. About 10 days ago, Terry Hancock Sr. did the same.  Both men cited the inability to win as being a reason for dropping out. Hancock threw his support behind Lee Cherry, while Geduldig-Yatrofsky is supporting Kenny Wright. … Continue reading Portsmouth mayor’s race down to 6 →

Clash of the Titans?

Regent University is hosting a "Clash of the Titans" debate later this month. Just four days prior to this pivotal election, Laura Ingraham and Charles Krauthammer will battle James Carville and Harold Ford, Jr. over the topic: “America at the Crossroads: Turning Right or Left?” David Gergen, senior political analyst for CNN and advisor to … Continue reading Clash of the Titans? →

Monday morning quarterback: a win’s a win

It wasn't pretty, but the Washington Redskins managed to post a 17-12 win over their NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles yesterday. Quarterback Donovan McNabb, returning to Philly for the first time since being traded from the team for whom he played 11 seasons, was far from perfect - his QB rating was a dismal 60.2 … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback: a win’s a win →

Norfolk council, school board clam up

Two separate articles in Sunday's "Compass" demonstrate the Norfolk's disinterest in open government. First there was Steven Vegh's piece about the school board. That body has adopted a policy of  no dissention. The new norms, approved by consensus, stipulate that “once we reach a decision or compromise as a board, we will each support the … Continue reading Norfolk council, school board clam up →

One Nation live stream

Watch the live stream of the One Nation Working Together event at the mall from 12pm - 4pm today. (First time I've tried to embed a live feed - no idea if it is going to work. If it doesn't, click here to watch.) h/t Lee Dems WordPress.com Political Blogger Alliance

Kaine to cabinet?

Politico reports that there is a possibility that White House spokesman Robert Gibbs will be named as DNC chair. The move would have current chair, former Governor Tim Kaine, joining the administration, "perhaps in the Cabinet." Funny - Kaine joining the administration is the exact thing I discussed with him back in July/August 2008. At … Continue reading Kaine to cabinet? →

James Quigley, candidate for Congress

In the latest installment of Politalk Virginia, I interviewed Libertarian candidate James Quigley, who is running for Congress from the 3rd Congressional District. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.