The articles last week on the proposal by outgoing Governor Tim Kaine to expand health care benefits of state employees didn't tell the whole story. Now that we have the proposed language for the changes, hopefully some of the commentors will rethink their positions. Let's start at the beginning. In 2007, then Attorney General Bob … Continue reading Support expansion of state health care benefits
Author: Vivian J. Paige
A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!
Virginia Beach, Chesapeake shenanigans
No longer can South Hampton Roads residents point to Norfolk for the follies of its elected representatives. Add Virginia Beach and Chesapeake to the mix. In Virginia Beach, Dan Lowe, the school board member representing the Bayside district, resigned. The remaining members get to appoint a replacement. Current at-large member Carolyn Weems was one of … Continue reading Virginia Beach, Chesapeake shenanigans
Warner & other freshmen on health care reform
According to a press release, senator Mark Warner is leading a freshman group of 11 Senators on health care reform issues. The eleven freshmen are Sens. Mark Begich (AL), Michael Bennet (CO), Roland Burris (IL), Kay Hagan (NC), Ted Kaufman (DE), Paul Kirk (MA), Jeff Merkley (OR), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Mark Udall (NM), Tom Udall (CO) and Mark Warner(VA). Since Labor Day, these freshman Democrats have … Continue reading Warner & other freshmen on health care reform
Without a mention of “macaca”
Who doesn't remember S. R. Sidarth, the young man whose recording of then-Senator George Allen brought the word "macaca" into the consciousness of every Virginian in 2006 and brought down the Senator's re-election campaign? Apparently, Alex Trebek 🙂 Last night, the older, clean shaven Sidarth appeared on Jeopardy, the long-running trivia game show. I caught … Continue reading Without a mention of “macaca”
Portsmouth sheriff threatens removal of courthouse security
For the second time this year, Portsmouth Sheriff Bill Watson has threatened action in the city in a dispute over compensation. Earlier this year, Watson threatened to suspend services provided by inmate work crews unless his deputies received raises. This time, Watson says he will keep his deputies from providing courthouse security. “Jan. 4, they … Continue reading Portsmouth sheriff threatens removal of courthouse security
Update: sentence reduced in Craigslist robber case
In an earlier post, I asked your opinions on the sentence of a robber who used Craigslist to lure victims. The man was sentenced to five life terms. Due to his cooperation in the investigation, his sentence has been reduced to 33 years. Interesting is that his co-defendant, against whom the robber testified, got only … Continue reading Update: sentence reduced in Craigslist robber case
Exhibit #9,9999,999 on VA campaign finance reform
Brian over at Bearing Drift brought up an issue that I had been thinking about in conjunction with last Saturday's Republican canvass. Although I don't live in the 8th Senate district, I was as inundated with TV and radio ads as anyone who did. The only thing missing was the mail, which I understand was … Continue reading Exhibit #9,9999,999 on VA campaign finance reform
Deadline to Get Square is today
If you owe back taxes in Virginia, the deadline is today to take advantage of the amnesty. The Virginia Department of Taxation has an excellent website set up to handle the filing of returns, including links to the old forms, as well as the payments. The deal is a good one: one half the interest … Continue reading Deadline to Get Square is today
Norfolk first in digital cities
Somehow, I missed this earlier. The Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities Magazine named its Top Digital Cities in America for 2009 and Norfolk was named the number one city in its category (125,000 - 249,999 population). "This year's winners demonstrate how cities have faced economic challenges with creativity and innovation in the use … Continue reading Norfolk first in digital cities
Vote Wilson December 5
The election to select the next Senator from the 8th District may be scheduled for January 12, but the real election will take place tomorrow, December 5. With no Democratic candidate, the voters in the 8th will choose their representative in a Republican canvass. I'm urging everyone - Republican and Democrat alike - to head … Continue reading Vote Wilson December 5
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