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!

LG Bloggers’ Day – Frank Atkinson

"Is VA a red state or a blue state?" Atkinson says VA is a competitive state, and it has been since the 1970s.  He is chairman of McGuire Woods Consulting LLC and is the author of Virginia in the Vanguard (2006) and The Dynamic Dominion  (1992). Atkinson served in the cabinet of former Gov. George … Continue reading LG Bloggers’ Day – Frank Atkinson →

Live blogging the LG’s Blogger’s Day

The afternoon session has just gotten started with LG Bill Bolling discussing the action in the Senate today on the repeal of the abusive driver fees and the judges. Now up is Ron Butler, president of Creative Direct, LLC, a direct mail firm in Richmond. He has managed a number of campaigns, including that of … Continue reading Live blogging the LG’s Blogger’s Day →

M Warner, Allen support bipartisan redistricting

At today's press conference, Democratic senate candidate and former governor Mark Warner along with former governor George Allen expressed support for bipartisan redistricting. Joining Governor Tim Kaine and LG Bill Bolling was Democratic caucus chair Brian Moran. Moran issued this statement: This significant improvement to our representative democracy continues to gain support. The current partisan … Continue reading M Warner, Allen support bipartisan redistricting →

Paula Miller on the homestead exemption

Here is my delegate, Paula Miller, talking about the homestead exemption, HB11. Great job, Del. Miller! Del. Bob Brink also weighed in. You can catch his video over at Assembly Access.

Bolling supportive of bipartisan redistricting

Add LG Bill Bolling's name to those who support bipartisan redistricting. According to The Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bolling endorse the proposal today, along with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. In a letter to fellow Republicans, Bolling said now is an ideal time to promote bipartisan redistricting because the Senate is held by Democrats and the House … Continue reading Bolling supportive of bipartisan redistricting →

Tuesday update (01/29): Payday lending

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Still no action on any of the payday lending legislation I previously listed. It appears that the conversation is continuing on reaching a compromise. In the meantime, take a look at this article from The Virginian Pilot. Lenders are targeting middle-income neighborhoods, usually near shopping malls, and avoiding … Continue reading Tuesday update (01/29): Payday lending →

Final Bush SOTU Address

The New York Times has the prepared text of President George Bush's final State of the Union address. I read through it and saved myself a bit of time in watching 😉 I participated in a conference call with Senator Jim Webb this afternoon. If you recall, Webb gave the Democratic response last year. NLS … Continue reading Final Bush SOTU Address →

CALL TO ACTION: HB1522 (Abolish Dept of Business Assistance)

I received an email Sunday evening regarding this bill, which I highlighted in this post. The Greater Hampton Roads Black Chamber of Commerce (GHRBCC) is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining the Black business community in Hampton Roads through entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, capitalistic activity, and benefit solutions for our members. The services that the VDBA … Continue reading CALL TO ACTION: HB1522 (Abolish Dept of Business Assistance) →

Republican calls out Republicans

Gotta love this post from former Senator Marty Williams: House GOP plays games at Virginia's expense. So what are our Republican stalwarts doing with their time? First, they are maintaining their tactic of killing bills in sub-committees without recorded votes. [...] To make matters worse, this same leadership team now takes bills to the floor … Continue reading Republican calls out Republicans →

Waldo gets some love from the Pilot

Waldo Jaquith is getting some well deserved recognition from the MSM regarding his creation of Richmond Sunlight. In today's Virginian Pilot, an editorial says what we've known all along: bringing sunlight to the legislative process is a good thing. Jaquith's Web site replaces befuddlement with knowledge. He deserves credit for making the legislative process more … Continue reading Waldo gets some love from the Pilot →