The Virginian-Pilot today ran an op-ed piece* on the new proton therapy cancer center being constructed by Hampton University. The author of the piece is Chuck Davis, the widower of 1st Congressional district representative Jo Ann Davis. When you’ve lost a father, mother and wife to cancer, all between the ages of 57 and 62, … Continue reading Davis’ widower supportive of HU cancer center
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Lucas’ conference center
Saturday's tabloid-style front page headline of the Virginian Pilot was a story about State Senator Louise Lucas and her plans for a conference center and hotel in Portsmouth. According to Lucas’ proposal, the facility would be adjacent to a 200- to 250-room hotel and a three-story office building. The entire cost of the project would … Continue reading Lucas’ conference center
OTR 12/23: Christmas and news
This Sunday's On the Record will feature reporter Mike Gooding and videographer Pierre Simmons talking about their trip to the Horn of Africa where 2,000 troops working under the Joint Forces Command in Suffolk are on a goodwill mission. On Christmas Eve at 9pm and on Christmas Day at Noon, WVEC TV presents Holiday Salute … Continue reading OTR 12/23: Christmas and news
99th district special election set for Feb. 19
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 is the date set by Governor Tim Kaine for the special election in the 99th House district. “It is important that we have a delegate in place as soon as possible during the session commencing in January 2008,” Governor Kaine said. “Holding the special election on February 19th will provide a … Continue reading 99th district special election set for Feb. 19
No dangerous toys
As I mentioned yesterday, House of Delegates Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran announced a new initiative this morning related to dangerous toys. Entitled the "Virginia Toy Safety Act," Moran was joined by Delegate Shannon Valentine (D-Lynchburg), John Morgan from Voices for Virginia’s Children and Dr. Colleen Kraft, President of the Virginia Chapter of the American … Continue reading No dangerous toys
Report: VB legislative sendoff
Nearly 100 people attended last night's legislative sendoff and holiday party for the Democratic delegation from Virginia Beach. In attendance were Del.-elect Joe Bouchard, Del.-elect Bobby Mathieson, Del. Algie Howell, Sen.-elect Ralph Northam, all of whom represent precincts in the city. Also there was Del. Kenny Alexander, who is rumored to be running for LG, … Continue reading Report: VB legislative sendoff
Verifiable Voting Coalition: count the paper
On the heels of yesterday's recount in the Ken Cuccinelli/Janet Oleszek race, the Verifiable Voting Coalition of Virginia (VVCV) issued a press release regarding what they would like to see happen in this year's legislative session: count the paper ballots. It just seems ridiculous to me that where optical scan paper ballots are used, the … Continue reading Verifiable Voting Coalition: count the paper
Moran to announce initiative on dangerous toys
House Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran and Lynchburg Delegate Shannon Valentine will be announcing a new legislative initiative Friday morning to crack down on dangerous toys sold to children. According to the announcement: As many as 73,000 kids were taken to the Emergency Room last year because of toy related injuries and we have seen … Continue reading Moran to announce initiative on dangerous toys
Hester resigns position, didn’t lobby
The Daun Hester Story ™ continued on the pages of the Virginian Pilot today, as the lead story in the Hampton Roads section, complete with the requisite big title and photo of her seated in council chambers. (The online version is much tamer than the tabloid style the Pilot employs in the print edition.) The … Continue reading Hester resigns position, didn’t lobby
Thursday things to do
Join the crowd upstairs at The New Belmont from 5pm to 7pm tonight for the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally. The drinking is, as always, optional 🙂 And bring a friend 🙂 Then head out to Virginia Beach for the VBDC Holiday Party and Legislative Sendoff. Celebrate the recent victories of Bobby Mathieson, Joe Bouchard, … Continue reading Thursday things to do
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