According to The Daily Press, the Newport News City Democratic Committee is hosting an inaugural ball. For $20 a pop, the public can party in tuxes and ball gowns to live music at the Newport News Omni Hotel from 7 to 11 p.m. "There's got to be a bunch of people that as much as … Continue reading NN Dems host inaugural ball
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Special elections update
The two special elections held Tuesday resulted in no changes to the number of Republicans and Democrats in the House of Delegates. Republicans retained the seat in the 81st District, where Barry Knight won with nearly 83% of the vote. In the 70th, Delores McQuinn ran unopposed and despite the concerns of a write-in candidacy, … Continue reading Special elections update
81st special election today
The special election in the 81st House District is today. This seat became vacant when Terrie Suit resigned last October. Polls are open from 6am to 7pm. While the demographics of the district favor Republicans, stranger things have happened. So head out and vote for John LaCombe. ~~~~ Speaking of special elections, there is another … Continue reading 81st special election today
Public hearing on budget amendments
The Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees of the Virginia General Assembly will hold a public hearing on the Governor's proposed amendments to the 2008-2010 state budget, as follows: When: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 12:00 noon Where: Christopher Newport University, Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts (1 University Place, Newport News VA) Those persons wishing … Continue reading Public hearing on budget amendments
Democrats and Ft. Monroe
Guest post by Steve Corneliussen In 2005 Gov. Mark Warner countenanced Virginia's donation of Fort Monroe to Hampton for narrowly envisioned and financially counterproductive "redevelopment." But now, for the first time, an election campaign is engaging the fundamental issue of who really owns that special place. Prediction: this campaign will increasingly reveal that when it … Continue reading Democrats and Ft. Monroe
Petition for OTR
Almost every Saturday, I have posted the topics and guests for On The Record, hosted by Joel Rubin. Unfortunately, last Sunday's show was the last. A group of concerned citizens has started a petition which acknowledges that WVEC is unlikely to change its mind on this but wants "other media outlets in the region" to … Continue reading Petition for OTR
Sen. John Miller Town Hall meetings
Senator John Miller will hold four town hall metings prior to the start of the General Assembly session, which convenes on January 14th. From the press release: "This session of the General Assembly will be dealing with many difficult issues. In addition to make hard decisions on where to cut the budget, legislators will deal … Continue reading Sen. John Miller Town Hall meetings
OTR 12/28/07: The final show
This Sunday's On the Record, the last of the series, will feature a conversation with outgoing Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf. Joining host Joel Rubin in the other segment will be two still photographers, Chris Tyree and Stephen Katz, who travel to some of the world's most troubled places. In his "My Minute" segment, Rubin … Continue reading OTR 12/28/07: The final show
Fliergate: Bryant responds
Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney Harvey Bryant has taken exception to The Virginian Pilot editorial printed in last Sunday's paper. His office released a response Monday, although it has yet to appear in the paper. Bryant writes: The title of the piece is itself suspect.“Needless Suspicions in Beach Flier-Gate”. Unless the editor knows who prepared, authorized, … Continue reading Fliergate: Bryant responds
Luzzatto named editorial page editor
With the retirement of Dennis Hartig, The Virginian Pilot today announced that editorial writer Don Luzzatto will be the new editorial page editor. He has some big shoes to fill. Luzzatto, 46, has been at the newspaper since 2000 and an editorial writer for the past four years. Of course, he's also a fellow member … Continue reading Luzzatto named editorial page editor
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