Ralph Northam, the next senator from the 6th district, has more than a $140,000 cash advantage over incumbent Nick Rerras, now that Rerras has filed his reports. According to the SBE (not yet available on vpap), Rerras has $239,814 on hand while Northam has the aforementioned $380,000 - actually, $380,678. On top of the money, … Continue reading More on Northam
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Numbers are in, Northam kicking!
The 5pm filing deadline has come and gone and the numbers are looking pretty good 🙂 6th district Senate candidate Ralph Northam shows almost $144,000 in cash raised this period with at little over $380,000 on hand. As of this writing, his opponent, Nick Rerras hasn't filed. Go Ralph! Over in the 1st Senate district, … Continue reading Numbers are in, Northam kicking!
Hospitals and charity care
The Virginian-Pilot had a front page article Sunday on the tax breaks for providing charity care. What they found was pretty amazing: A Virginian-Pilot analysis of statistics gathered by Virginia Health Information, a nonprofit group, found that nonprofits statewide provided charity care equal to 3.3 percent of gross patient revenue in 2005. For- profits' rate … Continue reading Hospitals and charity care
Jena 6 rally and update
By now, many of you have heard that the first of the Jena 6 defendants to be tried has his conviction overturned. Mychal Bell, 17, should not have been tried as an adult, the state 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal said in tossing his conviction on aggravated battery, for which he was to have been … Continue reading Jena 6 rally and update
Warner pig roast
I understand that the caterers prepared for 7,000 attendees at today's pig roast, hosted by former governor Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis. I have no idea how many folks were there; let's just say it was a bunch 🙂 Warner took up his normal spot after playing a bit of basketball (and injuring … Continue reading Warner pig roast
Webb and Warner
This may be the first time you've seen a picture like this but it is unlikely to be the last. Come January 2009, I suspect we will be referring to them as the senior and junior Senators from Virginia. Technorati Tags: Jim Webb, Mark Warner
Stuff to do Sunday
Just in case you've got some free time Sunday, check out these events: Hampton Democratic Committee “Mix’n with Dem’s” Family & Friends Picnic with special guests Senator Maime Locke, Delegates Mamye BaCote and Jeion Ward, and Senate candidate John Miller. 3pm-6pm, Buckroe Beach Park (shelter near the playground). Bring a covered dish. In case of … Continue reading Stuff to do Sunday
Details on Jena 6 rally bus trip
As promised, here are the details for the local bus trip for a national rally in support of the Jena 6: Buses to Jena, Louisiana will leave the Military Circle parking lot on Military Highway in Norfolk, VA., and from Lowes Parking Lot in Hampton, VA on September 18, 2007 @ 9: PM. Each bus … Continue reading Details on Jena 6 rally bus trip
Warner at Spruill’s roast
Video of the remarks given by former governor Mark Warner at the roast of Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. are on the flip. Enjoy! Part I Part II Technorati Tags: Mark Warner, Lionell Spruill
Webb at Spruill’s roast
Video of the remarks given by Senator Jim Webb at the roast of Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. are on the flip. Enjoy! Part I Part II Technorati Tags: Jim Webb, Lionell Spruill
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