The first weekend in August - this year, August 1 through August 3 - is designated as a sales tax holiday. According to the Virginia Department of Taxation website: During this three-day period, purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 … Continue reading Sales tax holiday: school supplies and clothing
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WSJ on Kaine
The Wall Street Journal says that Virginia Governor Tim Kaine brings "versatile appeal" to the ticket and points out the obvious reasons for choosing him: But his selection may bolster the ticket with someone with experience running a large, generally well-regarded state government, and help Sen. Obama pick up blue-collar white voters. Virginia was just … Continue reading WSJ on Kaine
Things to do Saturday: NCDC, help Nye
If you are looking for some things to do tomorrow, here are a couple: First, the Norfolk City Democratic Committee monthly breakfast begins at 8:30am at Picadilly's (530 N. Military Hwy, near Military Circle Shopping Center). Join fellow Dems for food, conversation and campaign updates. 2nd CD candidate Glen Nye is kicking off his energy … Continue reading Things to do Saturday: NCDC, help Nye
A message from the Susans to the women of VA
Dear Friend: Most of you know us. We have worked together through the years on many campaigns. Just as important as the campaigns and causes we believe in are the friendships we have made along the way. Whether our friendship and time together is counted in decades or in months, what we shared during the … Continue reading A message from the Susans to the women of VA
Update on Gloucester BOS: resign & charges will be dropped
A couple of weeks ago, four members of the Gloucester Board of Supervisors were indicted on several charges. Tuesday morning, the four were in court and things started out, well, a bit strange: "If anybody wants to resign from the board, we'll drop the charges, and all will be forgiven." So said Commonwealth's Attorney Robert … Continue reading Update on Gloucester BOS: resign & charges will be dropped
Moran/Spruill flap resolved
I consider both Del. Brian Moran and Del. Lionell Spruill friends, and pretty smart guys, to boot. So I was a bit taken aback when the financial reports came out showing Moran paying Spruill during the General Assembly session. I have no problems with Moran paying Spruill for working on his campaign - heck, everybody … Continue reading Moran/Spruill flap resolved
DePaul hearing rescheduled
The hearing for the downsizing of Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center has been rescheduled to Monday, August 18, at 10am. The location has not changed - it will be held at the Chesapeake Lifestyle Center, adjacent to the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center on Battlefield Blvd. Also, the City of Norfolk and the DePaul Emergency 134 … Continue reading DePaul hearing rescheduled
BREAKING: Webb aide found dead of gunshot wound
The young man who ran Senator Jim Webb's office in the southwest part of the state was found dead this morning: Authorities in Botetourt County this morning discovered the body of a well-known Democratic operative and U.S. Senate aide along U.S. 220, dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The body of Frederick W. Hutchins Jr., … Continue reading BREAKING: Webb aide found dead of gunshot wound
Kaine on VP Slot
Speaking in both English and Spanish, Governor Tim Kaine discusses the VP slot: "I haven't sought it, I'm not running for it, I am not asking for it" Watch the video here. h/t Chris Cillizza
Nye/Drake race considered competitive
Today's Virginian Pilot contained an article regarding the race in the 2nd CD between Democratic challenger Glenn Nye and Republican incumbent Thelma Drake. (Note to the Pilot: the 2nd doesn't just include Virginia Beach.) "If I had to handicap the race right now, the odds favor Drake, but she's obviously beatable," said Quentin Kidd, a … Continue reading Nye/Drake race considered competitive
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