Virginian-Pilot reporter Julian Walker has the scoop. Things are looking mighty interesting on the Republican side this year. Grab some popcorn and watch the show 🙂
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!
Let it snow!
Looks like Hampton Roads might be getting some snow overnight. Of course, the weather folks around here are giddy, almost hyperventilating at the thought 🙂 Snow is not something we get to see very often. I mean, there was that blizzard back in 1980, when folks who went to the circus got stuck in the … Continue reading Let it snow!
George Will at Norfolk Forum
Columnist George Will appeared at the Norfolk Forum Tuesday night. I was there. And no, I didn't have much fun. Will is a decent speaker, although he sounded like he had a cold. He started out with some fairly general themes that most could agree on. As time went on, though, he couldn't help himself … Continue reading George Will at Norfolk Forum
Software worth a look: Conqu
I'm one of the last folks still using a Blackberry phone. OK, call me antiquated, but it works for me. And I was one of the folks who bought the Blackberry Playbook within days of its release in April 2011 . The tablet has served me well. Nonetheless, I picked up an iToy - so … Continue reading Software worth a look: Conqu
Another early morning meeting, same result
At 7:30 this morning, the Elections subcommittee of the House P&E committee met. Today's docket included most of the early voting bills that have been introduced so far, including HB 1520 by Republican Del. Ron Villaneuva of Virginia Beach. No matter. Just as we saw yesterday, even when it comes from members of their own … Continue reading Another early morning meeting, same result
Uranium mining: a local farmer’s perspective
A farmer, "less than 10 miles" from the site of the proposed uranium mining operation, has penned this piece on the subject. "We are being treated like a mere economic colony of Northern Virginia and Richmond." Indeed. That's one of the many problems of the Dillon Rule: those legislators who represent places outside of the … Continue reading Uranium mining: a local farmer’s perspective
On the GA docket today
UPDATE: As expected, all of the voting rights bills have been defeated. UPDATE 2: Also as expected, the repeal of the "marriage" amendment has been defeated. The vote was 6-1 against, with Norfolk Del. Algie Howell the only one in favor of letting the bill go to the full committee. UPDATE 3: Tracy Thorne-Begland was … Continue reading On the GA docket today
ICYMI: The clear benefits of expanding Medicaid
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. The report (pdf) which sparked my interest was prepared for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. In my research, some of which appeared in my op-ed last week, I was struck by the fact that Virginia ranks 48th in per capita Medicaid spending while being … Continue reading ICYMI: The clear benefits of expanding Medicaid
The face of voting rights legislation
In his State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday night, Governor Bob McDonnell touted his record of restoring rights to those convicted of non-violent felonies and called for a process to automatically restore those rights. From his prepared remarks: While we have significantly improved and fast-tracked the restoration of civil rights process, it's still an executive … Continue reading The face of voting rights legislation
McDonnell introduces transportation proposal
On the eve of the opening of the General Assembly session, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Tuesday his plan for providing funds for transportation. Grabbing the headlines was the plan to eliminate the gas tax and replace it with an .8 cent increase in the sales tax. Both taxes are regressive, meaning they hit the folks … Continue reading McDonnell introduces transportation proposal
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