Category: Local

What Matters TV: January editorial roundtable

This month's editorial roundtable had regulars Don Luzzato from The Virginian Pilot and yours truly joined by columnist Pat Murphy, who subbed for BD's Brian Kirwin.  The fourth regular, Kimball Payne of The Daily Press, was interviewed via satellite from the General Assembly. We covered abunch of stuff, including transportation, early voting, and the inaugural. … Continue reading What Matters TV: January editorial roundtable →

Wah! Republican crybabies

Recognize this picture? You should. It's the new logo of The Republican Party of Virginia™ You see, every year, Republicans in the General Assembly have a hissy fit about the Jefferson Jackson dinner, because it occurs during the General Assembly session.  The event is a fundraiser for the Democratic Party of Virginia and the funds … Continue reading Wah! Republican crybabies →

Video of LG/AG candidates

Apparently, there was an event in Fairfax last weekend which drew four of the five LG candidates and the AG candidate.  Lowell (formerly of RK) posted the video of it. These are the folks vying to represent us. h/t: NLS

Children will be children: redistricting videos

The Virginia Interfaith Center, one of the many groups committed to bi-partisan redistricting, provides some video from Monday morning's 7am hearing on their blog. Seems it turned into a bit of "Did, too!" "Did not!" dialogue, you know - the kind you hear on a schoolyard. At the end, the six-member subcommittee voted along party … Continue reading Children will be children: redistricting videos →

MLK Day activities

I started my day bright and early (actually, it wasn't bright because it was foggy) by attending the Urban League of Hampton Roads' 25th Annual MLK Community Leaders breakfast.  As one might expect, many of the folks that I normally see at this event weren't there today. In addition,  the program was changed to have … Continue reading MLK Day activities →

ALERT: P&E Subcom-Elections mtg Monday 7AM

The House P&E subcommittee on Elections will be meeting Monday, January 19 at 7am, 5th floor East of the General Assembly building. Among the bills to be considered are two on bipartisan redistricting: HB1685 and HB1793. I understand that the agenda for this meeting was posted around 4:30pm Friday. So much for notice 😦 Redistricting … Continue reading ALERT: P&E Subcom-Elections mtg Monday 7AM →

ALERT: P&E Subcom-Constitution mtg Monday 8AM

The House P&E subcommittee on the Constitution will will be meeting Monday, January 19 at 8am, 5th floor West Conference Room in the General Assembly building.  On the agenda for this meeting is all five bills on the restoration of voting rights for convicted felons, another one of my legislative agenda items last year. The … Continue reading ALERT: P&E Subcom-Constitution mtg Monday 8AM →

JJ events info

Democrats from around the state will gather in Richmond on February 7 for various events being held in conjunction with the Jefferson Jackson Celebration Here are some of those events. Third Annual Women's Caucus Breakfast. 8:15am at the Downtown Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, (500 East Broad St). Special guest The Honorable Anne Holton and … Continue reading JJ events info →

Farm Team Statewide Meeting

The Farm Team will be holding its next statewide meeting in Richmond on Monday, January 26. The meeting will be held at the Richmond Marriot, with a reception at the Governor's Mansion to follow. RSVP is required by January 20. Details on the meeting can be found here.  Hope to see you there!