I understand that the funding for the commissioners of the revenue and treasurers' offices (amendment numbers 72 #4H (Commissioners) and 75 #4H (treasurers)) has been restored. Originally, these amendments would have removed $4 million in funding from these offices.
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!
Hillary Live! Monday, February 25
Join Hillary Clinton at George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium this Monday, February 25. The event starts at 6:30pm and the doors open at 5:45pm. Tickets start at $25. For more information and to RSVP, go here.
Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Join the folks gathered upstairs at The New Belmont from 5pm to 7pm tonight for the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally. As always, drinking is optional. And bring a friend. Hope you guys have fun! Some of us have to work 😦
Thursday update (02/21): Real estate tax relief
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Only a few bills on real estate tax relief survived crossover. The Virginian Pilot this morning had a blurb about Ralph Northam's SB496, which would have laid out how the homestead exemption was to be implemented. So while we are likely to get to vote on the homestead … Continue reading Thursday update (02/21): Real estate tax relief
ALERT: Whipple’s SB51
When I see bills like SB51, I am reminded once again why I so dislike the Dillon Rule. In this case, we have self-insured localities who want to be able to extend health insurance benefits to whomever the locality and the policyholder agree. Instead of simply being able to do so - after all, there … Continue reading ALERT: Whipple’s SB51
American Idol: The 12 guys
Last night, we got a chance to see performances by the 12 male finalists, including Colton Berry, from Staunton VA. Colton may not be going home in Thursday's results show, but he wasn't the best performer of the night. For me, the best one was Jason Yeager. The theme of the night was 1960s music … Continue reading American Idol: The 12 guys
But “he inspires”
Amazing. Go Hillary! h/t Below the Beltway
DMV to collect titling fee
According to The Virginian Pilot, HB649 passed the Senate yesterday on a 39-0 vote. The bill would shift the burden of collecting the new 1% car titling tax fee, imposed by the last year's transportation bill, from the car dealers to the DMV. The change required by HB649 would increase collection costs for the DMV … Continue reading DMV to collect titling fee
45
Congratulations to Al Pollard, who won the special election held today in the 99th House district. With this win, the Democrats now have 45 seats. From the DPVA: "Albert's win tonight is just one more sign that Virginians are looking for the kind of commonsense leadership our Democratic candidates are offering," said DPVA Executive Director, … Continue reading 45
Oh, no they didn’t!
Last Friday, the House P&E committee killed HB38, the bipartisan redistricting bill. I understood that Del. Jim Scott planned to try to revive the bill this coming Friday at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Rather than wait until Friday, I'm told that the committee called a meeting Monday afternoon with 15 minutes notice to hear … Continue reading Oh, no they didn’t!
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