In an op-ed for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling expands on his Friday announcement his opposition to lifting the ban on uranium mining. I am concerned that removing the ban on uranium mining could have a chilling effect on the economic progress we are making in this important region of our state. The … Continue reading Bolling: Maintain the uranium mining ban
Being away from any source of news almost all day Friday, it wasn't until I got home that I became fully aware of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Not being a parent, there is no way I can begin to understand the depth of feeling for those who lost a child … Continue reading A tragedy in CT
A special grand jury released a report today regarding the case of the no-show CSB worker. The report recommends: That the Commonwealth's Attorney present to a regular grand jury under §19.2-214 of the Virginia Code a bill of indictment against Brenda Wise for misuse, misappropriation or otherunlawful disposition of public funds in violation of §18.2-112 of … Continue reading Report: indict in CSB no-show case
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. The root is, I believe, redistricting, with the latest manifestation of this being a bill introduced in the Virginia legislature by Sen. Bill Carrico. It is quickly becoming fodder for columns across the internet and on television. The bill, if it became law, would allocate our … Continue reading The root of divisiveness in our politics
With the election in our rear view mirror, and with additional data available from the State Board of Elections, we can now take a look at how the 16 localities - six counties and ten cities - that comprise Hampton Roads voted in November. With 1,129,345 registered voters, Hampton Roads comprises nearly 21% of the … Continue reading How Hampton Roads voted
Or, rather, decisions are made by those who show up. My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. It isn't news to those of us who follow politics closely that there is a steep drop off in the number of voters who participate in Virginia's off-year elections from those who participate in the … Continue reading Cuccinelli’s chances depend on turnout
How could I have forgotten to post this yesterday? 😦 Monday night, the Washington Redskins beat the New York Giants by a single point. What a game! At 6-6, the team is tied for second place in the NFC East, one game behind the team they just beat. Three Four games are left, with two … Continue reading Skins 17, Giants 16
Norfolk City Council has approved a legislative agenda package for the upcoming session. The package can be viewed on the the Intergovermental Relations page of the city's website. I had a little free time last week and took a look at the video from the council sessions where this was discussed. The council received a … Continue reading Norfolk’s legislative agenda
Gary Byler, long the Republican chairman of the 2nd Congressional District, has officially announced his candidacy for the 85th House of Delegates seat. The current occupant, Bob Tata, has announced his retirement. Byler is just one of the candidates expected to vie for the nomination. The 85th is a largely Republican district (map) with Bob … Continue reading Byler in for HoD 85th
My state senator, Ralph Northam, has made it official: he is running for Lieutenant Governor. “While Virginians desperately needed their representatives to find solutions that would improve education, fix our broken transportation system, and help put people back to work, Republicans used their majority to launch an all-out assault on women, working families, and the … Continue reading Northam in for LG
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