Category: Local

AG debate: Differences revealed

From the Steve Shannon for Attorney General Campaign: Virginia Beach, VA - The first debate in the race for Attorney General revealed profound differences between Senator Ken Cuccinelli and Delegate Steve Shannon. Shannon emphasized his experience as a criminal prosecutor and the leading role he has taken in child protection. Cuccinelli by contrast focused more … Continue reading AG debate: Differences revealed →

Warner in Hampton Roads

Sen. Mark Warner spent the day in Hampton Roads Friday.  The Virginian-Pilot covered his first stop at the meeting of a group of clerics in Norfolk, where his topic was end-of-life care as a part of the overall health care debate. Lunchtime brought the Senator to Chesapeake for a meeting with members of the Hampton … Continue reading Warner in Hampton Roads →

Hampton Roads delivers

In 2007, the House of Delegates picked up four seats - two of them in Hampton Roads. And in 2007, the State Senate picked up four seats - again, two of them in Hampton Roads. How did we pick up those four seats in 2007? I believe it was a combination of things. First, we … Continue reading Hampton Roads delivers →

Reminder: Bouchard kickoff tonight

Just a quick reminder that Del. Joe Bouchard's campaign kickoff is tonight. When: Thursday, June 18, 5pm - 7pm Where: Bayville Park, 4132 First Court Road, Virginia Beach, VA Cost: Free RSVP to (757) 226-0427 I'm going to try to make it. Hope to see you there!

West reception

Please Join Senator Ralph Northam At a reception hosted by Charles Montagna, Esq. Benefiting House of Delegates Candidate Gary West Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 5pm-7pm At the law office of: Montagna, Klein, Camden 425 Monticello Ave Norfolk, VA 23510 Please RSVP to: manager@garywestfordelegate.com or (757) 874-0492 . .

ICYMI: vpap improvements

I was just looking up some stuff over at The Virginia Public Access Project and was amazed at the wealth of information they have incorporated into the site. The one thing I found most interesting: party performance over the last few elections. Take a look at this short video. vpap just gets better and better. … Continue reading ICYMI: vpap improvements →

Challenge local government? Pay up

Only in America: Forty Gloucester County residents have been ordered to pay the county $2,000 each for a failed effort to remove four elected officials. The order entered Tuesday by substitute Circuit Court Judge Westbrook Parker formalizes a ruling he issued in December that found the residents abused the judicial system for political purposes. The … Continue reading Challenge local government? Pay up →

McDonnell won’t sign “no tax” pledge

And for that he got slammed in a Washington Times editorial today. Poor Bob. He's getting it from both sides. h/t Virginia Tomorrow

Abbott reception with Sen. Warner

Please join Senator Mark Warner Mr. Thomas Tingle                                       Ms. Verbena Askew Mary and William Jordan                          Mr. Charlie Stanton Victoria and Gene Magruder                       Rebecca and Douglas Hockaday Mr. Leonard Bennett                                              Dr. Drina Northam Mr. Robert Small                                                     Marie and Jim White Dr. Donald and Barbara Tortorice            Barbara and Ralph Bresler The Hon. … Continue reading Abbott reception with Sen. Warner →

Interest-free small business loans

Starting yesterday, June 15, small businesses may be eligible for interest-free loans. The new program was created under the economic recovery act. 2nd Congressional District Rep. Glenn Nye is the chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology. His office announced the program in a press release yesterday. The newly launched “America’s … Continue reading Interest-free small business loans →