Category: Hampton Roads

Rep. Scott’s 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic

The rain held off today for Congressman Bobby Scott's 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic.  Although many Democrats who would normally be in attendance had already left for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, the place was still packed. Typically, Rep. Scott introduces all of the electeds and candidates gathered around him and then gives way … Continue reading Rep. Scott’s 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic →

If it’s Labor Day

It's time for the best party in Hampton Roads! Rep. Bobby Scott is hosting his 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic. Click to enlarge for details. See you Monday!

ICYMI: Laboring to keep the post-Labor Day start

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. In a rare instance, I found myself on the same side of the issue as Gov. Bob McDonnell. But this isn't a partisan issue at all. Take a look at the supporters and opponents and you'll see folks on both sides of the aisle in … Continue reading ICYMI: Laboring to keep the post-Labor Day start →

ICYMI: In Portsmouth, a break from the discord

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. I attended a forum in Portsmouth for the candidates for city council and mayor. (Pilot reporter Dave Forster was there, too.) As someone who doesn't live in Portsmouth but who tries to follow the issues facing all of the cities in Hampton Roads, I found … Continue reading ICYMI: In Portsmouth, a break from the discord →

Allen-Kaine in Hampton Roads

But not for a debate. The Virginian-Pilot reports that the two former governors will appear separately at a luncheon hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce on October 19. The event will be held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. I saw this two-step in 2009 when gubernatorial candidates Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds appeared … Continue reading Allen-Kaine in Hampton Roads →

VLBC Hampton Roads reception 8/30

The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is hosting a fundraising reception next week in Norfolk with the mayors of Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News and Portsmouth. (Click on picture to enlarge.) Sponsorships are available starting at $50. RSVP by Monday, August via email or make payment using ActBlue.

ICYMI: Changes start at the bottom

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. For some reason, this piece seemed to have the caught the attention of a lot of folks, as evidenced by the emails to me. Maybe it was just that folks are fed up with the nastiness of today's political climate. I even received an email … Continue reading ICYMI: Changes start at the bottom →

Weekends-only jail time: a no-no for felons

In an opinion last month (pdf), Attorney General Ken Cucinelli concluded that weekend-only sentences are not available for those convicted of a felony. The opinion was requested by Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney Harvey Bryant, by way of Sheriff (and former state senator) Ken Stolle. According to this article, the ruling affects 229 people statewide. The … Continue reading Weekends-only jail time: a no-no for felons →

Special election: Senate VA-5

The special election for the seat formerly occupied by the late Sen. Yvonne Miller will be held September 4. Unless I'm missing something, the only candidate on the ballot will be Kenny Alexander. (Seems to me there should be some mechanism for calling off an election when there is only one candidate.) Polls will be … Continue reading Special election: Senate VA-5 →