Category: Local

Kaine announces cuts, layoffs

Facing a $641 million budget shortfall, Governor Tim Kaine announced yesterday $300 million in spending reductions and savings. The remainder of the shortfall will be made up via withdrawal of approximately $303 million from the Revenue Stabilization Fund, also known as the rainy day fund. It is this part of the budget-balancing moves proposed by … Continue reading Kaine announces cuts, layoffs →

Local LWV televised debates a no-go

The entire slate of televised debates that were to be held has been scrapped. As I mentioned before, the League of Women Voters were arranging these debates in conjunction with the local cable company, Cox Communications. I understand the Democratic candidates were willing to tape but that the Republican candidates were not, even when given … Continue reading Local LWV televised debates a no-go →

Real estate tax cap a bad idea

The Virginian-Pilot editorial today weighs in on the 5% cap in real estate taxes being touted by Republicans Nick Rerras and Hank Giffin. A great line: GOP leaders have responded with an outpouring of enthusiasm generally reserved for Brussels sprout casserole day at the Capitol cafeteria. The editorial then makes the point that I've said … Continue reading Real estate tax cap a bad idea →

Another Republican ducking debates

Add Chris Stolle to the list of Republican candidates ducking debates, as I mentioned in my post here. Stolle is facing Democrat Joe Bouchard for the open seat in the 83rd House district. He, too, has refused to participate in a LWV-sponsored debate. Stolle, Quayle, Rerras - must be something in the water. Technorati Tags: … Continue reading Another Republican ducking debates →

Republicans ducking debates

No, not the one at Morgan State (although they ducked that one, too - more on that in another post). Right now, I'm talking about the local debates. The League of Women Voters has been working on a series of debates that are to be aired on the local Cox community channel. I've been hearing … Continue reading Republicans ducking debates →

OTR 09/30/07: Farlow v Pogge

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a mini-debate between the candidates for the open seat in the 96th district, Democrat Troy Farlow and Republican Brenda Pogge, moderated by host Joel Rubin. Also on tap is a discussion with Norfolk Police spokesman Chris Amos regarding the status of the investigation into the Ocean View attack. … Continue reading OTR 09/30/07: Farlow v Pogge →

Heretick and Quayle trade barbs

Another article in today's Virginian-Pilot, this time about Senator Fred Quayle and his Democratic challenger Steve Heretick. Quayle accuses Heretick of violating campaign finance rules by not explaining a decrease of $1,890 in his account balance. Heretick says it is likely a clerical error and attacked Quayle for not paying over $30,000 in taxes. Simple … Continue reading Heretick and Quayle trade barbs →

Welch uses picture without permission

The Virginian-Pilot today reports that Del. John Welch is using a picture taken of himself with Virginia Beach Sheriff Paul Lanteigne in his mail. Problem is, Lanteigne didn't authorize its use and he is not endorsing Welch in his battle against Democratic challenger Bobby Mathieson. "If he'd asked me to use those photos, I'd have … Continue reading Welch uses picture without permission →

Stuff to do in Hampton Roads

Here's a brief list of things that I know of that are happening around Hampton Roads over the next week or so: Saturday, September 29. DPVA Statewide Day of Action Canvassing in Norfolk. Join the Miller and Northam campaigns for canvassing beginning at 11am. Meet at the campaign headquarters, 9657 1st View Street. Afterwards, join … Continue reading Stuff to do in Hampton Roads →