A little before 8am this morning, Ralph Northam was heading for work. As he headed down Granby Street, near Norfolk Collegiate, he witnessed an accident. A father was walking his son across the street, taking him to school. There was a lady pulling out, heading south on Granby Street. Apparently, she was looking towards Wards … Continue reading Northam: doctor, citizen
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On the latest OV attack
Last weekend, five black youths were video taped beating a white youth. (You can view the video here but let me warn you that it is very graphic.) The comparisons to the Jena 6 case will no doubt be made. The investigation is not yet complete but Norfolk Police, at this point, believe the attack … Continue reading On the latest OV attack
7 reasons for change
I was on the call this morning with Lowell and others as Minority Leader Ward Armstrong and House Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran announced the launch of the "Change the Assembly" tour. The Democratic leaders laid out seven reasons for change, reasons why the Republicans should not be re-elected and retain the majority. Seven Republican … Continue reading 7 reasons for change
Welch’s “no overtime tax” plan
I almost laughed out loud when I read the proposal floated by Virginia Beach delegate John Welch in this morning's Virginian-Pilot. Welch announced that he wants to stop taxing the overtime Virginians work. Welch, running against Democrat Bobby Mathieson, said the move would be an incentive to work overtime for people at small businesses. It … Continue reading Welch’s “no overtime tax” plan
More on Farlow
When the story of the hit and run charge against Troy Farlow emerged, I was contacted by the Farlow campaign. The result of that contact was this post. I've known Troy for a while but I treat information fed to me by campaigns (all of them) with a hefty dose of skepticism. Even after the … Continue reading More on Farlow
“Legislative GOP propose property tax cut already in works”
The above is the headline of an AP story by Bob Lewis available here. I couldn't have come up with a better one myself 🙂 House and Senate Republicans proposed a property tax break Monday for homeowners - legislation already in the pipeline that was initially offered two years ago by Democratic Gov. Timothy M. … Continue reading “Legislative GOP propose property tax cut already in works”
Action needed on SCHIP
A vote on SCHIP, the State Children's Health Insurance Plan, is expected to come before both houses of Congress this week. Both houses have previously passed their own versions of the bill and it is the conference bill that will be voted on. The bill reauthorizes funding for this essential program, bringing an additional 9 … Continue reading Action needed on SCHIP
Pesky Dillon Rule
The front page of Sunday's Virginian-Pilot contained a story about the abandoned homes in South Hampton Roads older cities, Norfolk and Portsmouth. Abandoned homes decrease surrounding property values and are magnets for crime. The ability of the cities to address the problem is hampered by that old standby, the Dillon Rule: Wilmington, Del., has reduced … Continue reading Pesky Dillon Rule
Hampton Blvd. truck ban
Truck traffic on Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk has always been a problem. The Virginian-Pilot reports that a compromise on restricting the traffic has been reached. Large trucks will be banned from 4pm to 6a, starting in November. If you have never been on Hampton Blvd. during rush hour, you'd have no idea how bad the … Continue reading Hampton Blvd. truck ban
Quayle misses AARP forum
Friday, there was a forum sponsored by the AARP. Legislative candidates from all over the area were invited to get input from AARP members and leaders on the issue of healthcare, a major concern for everyone, but seniors in particular. Democratic challenger Steve Heretick was there, but incumbent Senator Fred Quayle was not. Now, seniors … Continue reading Quayle misses AARP forum
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