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!

Rerras picks 2 women

The Virginian-Pilot reports that Nick Rerras (R-6th) will announce today his recommendation of two women to fill the judgeships in Norfolk left open by retirement. Both of the judgeships were previously occupied by women: Lydia C. Taylor on the Circuit Court and Joan C. Skeppstrom on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Nominated to replace … Continue reading Rerras picks 2 women →

Problem alert: daylight savings time

Calling it a "mini-Y2K," this article alerts is to some issues associated with this year's early start date of daylight savings time. ...it's a potential problem in any software that was programmed before a 2005 law decreed that daylight-saving time would start three weeks earlier and end one week later, beginning this year. [...] Software … Continue reading Problem alert: daylight savings time →

Governor declares statewide emergency

In advance of the severe weather forecast for Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, Governor Tim Kaine has declared a statewide emergency. "State disaster response agencies stand ready to help those in need, and this disaster declaration allows us to pre-position certain assets in specific regions where weather could create problems," Governor Kaine said. "Residents … Continue reading Governor declares statewide emergency →

Chichester on the hot seat today

The Senate Finance committee is scheduled to vote on the transportation plan today. Chairman John Chichester is no fan. In an interesting article in today's Virginian-Pilot, Chichester is profiled as an "old school" politician who is more concerned about doing what is best for the state than playing politics. Speaking of his fellow members of … Continue reading Chichester on the hot seat today →

I agree

I'm not much into "me, too" type posts. Generally, when a topic is adequately covered by others in the blogosphere, I tend to just let those posts do the talking for me. But some topics require a chorus. Such is the case with the proposed blackout on fundraising proposed by Del. Chris Saxman (HB3150), first … Continue reading I agree →

Sickles: “very bad transportation policy”

In case you missed it, the fine folks over at 7 West had a guest blogger last week, fellow Delegate Mark Sickles. In his post, Delegate Sickles offers his opinion about the transportation funding. While commending the legislation for allowing Hampton Roads and Northern VA to provide for themselves, he calls the use of $250 … Continue reading Sickles: “very bad transportation policy” →

Rerras and judicial selection

Today's Virginian-Pilot has a front page, above the fold article on the process of selecting judges in Virginia and, in particular, Norfolk. In the wake of last week's revelation of Nick Rerras' interview tactics, the article once again points out that the majority party makes the choice and that since Norfolk has a single member … Continue reading Rerras and judicial selection →

The Pulpit Speaks: September 28, 1957

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Some people think it pays them well...To put on business airs... And play up their importance in... The handling of affairs... Their secretaries bolt their doors... And make their callers wait... And if … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: September 28, 1957 →