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!

Abuser driver fees: scrap them

There have been a number of articles written in recent days about the JLARC report on abuser driver fees. The report (pdf) is a interim one, looking at the first four months of FY2008 and utilizes arrest data from the State Police. This particular report is an easy read, following a question and answer format. … Continue reading Abuser driver fees: scrap them →

Forgit news update

A few items on Philip Forgit campaign for Congress in the 1st Congressional District. The special election is coming up quick: this Tuesday, December 11. =========================== The candidates in this race taped their only joint appearance of the campaign yesterday, On the Record with Joel Rubin. Kimball Payne of the Daily Press offers this report. … Continue reading Forgit news update →

Women’s Legislative Roundtable pre-session meeting roundup

I attended the Women's Legislative Roundtable pre-session meeting Wednesday in Richmond. The event was moderated by The League of Women Voters of Virginia. A number of the women in attendance were League members from throughout the state, with a large contingent from Hampton Roads. The morning session consisted of ten speakers from various governmental and … Continue reading Women’s Legislative Roundtable pre-session meeting roundup →

Shad Plank smackdown

If you keep up with blogs thru aggregators (BNN, VPL) like I do, then you've run across a number of Republican blogs crowing about Democrats raising taxes. They are all talking about (echo chamber, anyone?) SB2, which will apply sales taxes to gasoline. Dave Hendrickson, of The Shad Plank, the Daily Press political blog, gives … Continue reading Shad Plank smackdown →

Gravatars: go get one :)

Here at WordPress.com, we have had our own little avatar system. Recently, the company that owns WordPress.com bought Gravatar and today announced that they have enabled gravatar support here. (Don't tell them but I noticed that it had been enabled - at least on my blog - last week.) Anyway, head on over and grab … Continue reading Gravatars: go get one ðŸ™‚ →

Sheriff mulling run against Drake

Long-time Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe is mulling a run against 2nd Congressional District representative Thelma Drake. I first heard this about two months ago. If it pans out, this will be an interesting matchup between two people who have known each other for years.

1st CD issue: How to fix the housing crisis

The Daily Press, continuing its series of questions to the candidates in the special election in the 1st Congressional District, today has answers from them on the housing crisis. With the election just days away, please remember to help out Philip Forgit. Phonebanking, canvassing and, of course, contributions are welcome. Contact Jamey (Newport News) or … Continue reading 1st CD issue: How to fix the housing crisis →

Out early, back late

Well, I headed to Richmond early this morning (7:20am !) for the Women's Legislative Roundtable pre-session meeting. Good stuff there - I'll have a post about it later. And I'm heading out shortly to attend the NCDC Legislative Sendoff. So y'all be good and I'll catch up later 😉 Couple of quick items: New Senate … Continue reading Out early, back late →

Pre-K pays off on 3rd-grade tests in Norfolk

About three weeks ago, I wrote about the JLARC report on pre-kindergarten programs in Virginia. At the time, I mentioned that Norfolk has nearly 1,500 students enrolled in the program, which accounts for about 12% of the students enrolled statewide. Monday's PilotOnline carried an article which shows that results of pre-K in Norfolk on 3rd … Continue reading Pre-K pays off on 3rd-grade tests in Norfolk →

No charges to be filed in MySpace suicide

I first became aware of the suicide of a young MySpace user about 10 days ago and it prompted this post. Monday, CNN reported that no charges would be filed in the 13-year-old's death. Asked whether he is satisfied with laws pertaining to the case, [ St. Charles County, Missouri, Prosecuting Attorney Jack] Banas said, … Continue reading No charges to be filed in MySpace suicide →