Here is my delegate, Paula Miller, talking about the homestead exemption, HB11. Great job, Del. Miller! Del. Bob Brink also weighed in. You can catch his video over at Assembly Access.
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Bolling supportive of bipartisan redistricting
Add LG Bill Bolling's name to those who support bipartisan redistricting. According to The Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bolling endorse the proposal today, along with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. In a letter to fellow Republicans, Bolling said now is an ideal time to promote bipartisan redistricting because the Senate is held by Democrats and the House … Continue reading Bolling supportive of bipartisan redistricting
Tuesday update (01/29): Payday lending
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Still no action on any of the payday lending legislation I previously listed. It appears that the conversation is continuing on reaching a compromise. In the meantime, take a look at this article from The Virginian Pilot. Lenders are targeting middle-income neighborhoods, usually near shopping malls, and avoiding … Continue reading Tuesday update (01/29): Payday lending
CALL TO ACTION: HB1522 (Abolish Dept of Business Assistance)
I received an email Sunday evening regarding this bill, which I highlighted in this post. The Greater Hampton Roads Black Chamber of Commerce (GHRBCC) is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining the Black business community in Hampton Roads through entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, capitalistic activity, and benefit solutions for our members. The services that the VDBA … Continue reading CALL TO ACTION: HB1522 (Abolish Dept of Business Assistance)
Republican calls out Republicans
Gotta love this post from former Senator Marty Williams: House GOP plays games at Virginia's expense. So what are our Republican stalwarts doing with their time? First, they are maintaining their tactic of killing bills in sub-committees without recorded votes. [...] To make matters worse, this same leadership team now takes bills to the floor … Continue reading Republican calls out Republicans
Waldo gets some love from the Pilot
Waldo Jaquith is getting some well deserved recognition from the MSM regarding his creation of Richmond Sunlight. In today's Virginian Pilot, an editorial says what we've known all along: bringing sunlight to the legislative process is a good thing. Jaquith's Web site replaces befuddlement with knowledge. He deserves credit for making the legislative process more … Continue reading Waldo gets some love from the Pilot
Monday update (01/28): Redistricting
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. As I mentioned last week, SB38 is the surviving bill for redistricting this year. The bill has made it out of the Senate subcommittee and will be heard by the full Privileges and Elections Committee when they meet Tuesday at 4pm. Prior to the meeting, there will be … Continue reading Monday update (01/28): Redistricting
OTR 01/27: Dominion VA Power
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with David Christian, who runs Dominion VA Power's nuclear operation. The company is considering constructing a new nuclear power unit at North Anna, the first such plant in the US in decades. Also joining host Joel Rubin will be Guerry Grune, who will talk about the … Continue reading OTR 01/27: Dominion VA Power
Moran a winner this week
According to the Washington Post blog: Del. Brian J. Moran (D-Alexandria) -Last week, Moran voted against delaying a vote to close the gun show loophole. "I stand with the families of victims from the Virginia Tech tragedy in support of closing this loophole," Moran said in a statement. On Monday, Moran's chief opponent for the … Continue reading Moran a winner this week
VBDC breakfast: calling all Hillary supporters
The Virginia Beach Democratic Committee has been hosting a series of surrogate speakers representing the various campaigns for our candidates for president. Tomorrow, the campaign to be discussed is that of Hillary Clinton. Representing the Clinton campaign will be Susan Rowland, chief of staff for Del. Lionell Spruill and a longtime Hillary supporter. (Del. Spruill … Continue reading VBDC breakfast: calling all Hillary supporters
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