Category: Hampton Roads

Transportation on What Matters

The editorial roundtable takes on transportation in this week's edition of What Matters on WHRO. Joining host Cathy Lewis are Kimball Payne from the Daily Press, Don Luzzatto from The Virginian-Pilot, Brian Kirwin from Bearing Drift and yours truly. Have to admit: I have a hard time talking about transportation, mainly because that's all we … Continue reading Transportation on What Matters →

Legislators propose bills for Whitfield in special session

Legislation to compensate Norfolk's Arthur Whitfield is being proposed by Hampton Roads legislators.  According to sources close to the issue, Senators Ken Stolle and Ralph Northam will patron legislation in the Senate while Delegate Sal Iaquinto, whose bill is slightly different, will do so in the House. (Text of both bills is below the fold.) … Continue reading Legislators propose bills for Whitfield in special session →

Kaine to call special session

Multiple outlets (AP, RTD) are reporting that Governor Tim Kaine will call a special session of the General Assembly to deal with the recent Supreme Court ruling in the case of Melendez-Diaz. According to The Jaded JD, who has covered this ruling from the beginning: ...no legislative solution to cure the constitutional defect in Virginia's … Continue reading Kaine to call special session →

Deeds releases proposed debate/forum schedule

Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds released a list of ten debates/forums that he is willing to participate in. Pending approval by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, who previously challenged Deeds to appear in a series of debates, the schedule would be as follows: HOT SPRINGS -- Virginia Bar Association Debate, The Homestead – July 25, 2009 … Continue reading Deeds releases proposed debate/forum schedule →

West office opening 7/30

Please Join Gary West House of Delegates Candidate, District 94 With Local Elected Officials, Candidates, and Campaign Staff For Office Opening Party Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 5pm-8pm At West for Delegate Campaign Headquarters: Teagle Building, 2nd Floor 12284 Warwick Blvd, Suite 2-H Newport News, VA 23606 ___________________________ Contact: manager@garywestfordelegate.com or (757) 874-0492 Campaign Contributions: … Continue reading West office opening 7/30 →

Happy birthday, Joe!

Happy birthday to Delegate Joe Bouchard! Today he turns 55.  In honor of his birthday, the campaign is asking for donations of $55. Wish him a happy birthday yourself by sending him a few bucks. I'm sure he'd be grateful for any amount that you can give.

6/30/09 Financial reports – local House races

July 15 was the filing deadline for financial reports for the period 5/28 - 6/30. These reports are now available at Virginia Public Access Project. Here's a rundown on the local House races, including a couple of additional races since my last post on this.  (Note: * indicates incumbent.) Since there are so many races, … Continue reading 6/30/09 Financial reports – local House races →

Bouchard/Stolle joint appearance Thursday

Incumbent Democratic Delegate Joe Bouchard and Republican challenger Chris Stolle will have a joint appearance Thursday, July 16, at a candidates' forum sponsored by the Third Precinct Citizens Advisory Committee. The forum will be held from 7pm to 9pm in the cafeteria at Bayside High School (4960 Haygood Rd , Virginia Beach, VA 23455) Voters … Continue reading Bouchard/Stolle joint appearance Thursday →

A shortage of ammo

Over the last few months, I had been hearing that there is a shortage of ammunition. Honestly, I thought it was just a local thing. That is, until I read this article on the front page of today's Virginian-Pilot: ...blame politics, and the thoroughness of the Democratic victory in November. Gun owners have long viewed … Continue reading A shortage of ammo →

DFA endorses Gary West in 94th

I just got the following email from Democracy for America: Gary West for Virginia House of Delegates Vivian - Longtime community leader Gary West has spent his legal career taking on big corporations and government bureaucracies on behalf of the people. West and attorney Richard Glasser were among the first in the country to pursue litigation … Continue reading DFA endorses Gary West in 94th →