Kenton tips us to the advancement of HB2422, which bans smoking in restaurants unless they post a sign that says "Smoking Permitted." I have to wonder what the delegates were smoking. This bill does exactly what? Other bills that actually banned smoking were killed in committee.
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Norfolk: On race
I hear that Councilmen Randy Wright and Anthony Burfoot are going to hold a news conference at 2:30 2:00pm this afternoon to announce a plan to hold citywide conversations on the issue of race. Interesting, since Norfolk United Facing Race presented council a proposal to do the exact same thing at the council meeting last … Continue reading Norfolk: On race
GOTV: Verifiable voting
Alice has been diong a great job keeping up with the verifiable voting bills. She updates us on the status of these bills today. Head on over and take a look. And then call or write your representatives and ask them to support these bills.
Bill to identify sperm donors defeated
HB412 was defeated in a House Health, Welfare and Institutions subcommittee yesterday by a 6-1 vote. The bill would have prohibited anonymous sperm donors, making Virginia the first state to do so. The problem with doing away with anonymous donors is that the number of donors would likely decrease. As was pointed out in the … Continue reading Bill to identify sperm donors defeated
Minimum wage increase passes Senate
SB1327, which increases the minimum wage to $6.50 per hour, passed Senate Commerce and Labor Committee yesterday by a unanimous vote. From the Virginian-Pilot: "It's time now and I, quite frankly, don't think the federal government has lived up to its responsibility in this area," said Sen. Frank Wagner, R-Virginia Beach. Now, if the Senate … Continue reading Minimum wage increase passes Senate
Poll: The 11th Commandment
Virginia Federalist is running a poll on the so-called 11th Amendment: thou shalt not speak ill of a member of one’s own political party Head on over and participate.
Farlow officially in HOD 96th race
Troy Farlow has officially entered the race for the House of Delegates seat in the 96th district, currently occupied by Melanie Rapp (R). Farlow filed the necessary paperwork on January 22. "I have talked to people all across the district," Farlow says, "from Norge and Toano to York and Tabb, and one thing is abundantly … Continue reading Farlow officially in HOD 96th race
It wasn’t the meatloaf
.. because that's not what I chose 😉 You Are Most Like John F. Kennedy You live a fairy tale life that most people envy.And while you may have a few dark secrets, few people know them. What Modern US President Are You Most Like? h/t Tidewater Musings
Super Bowl XLI: My pick
The Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts meet this coming Sunday in Super Bowl XLI. The Bears, sporting a 15-3 record, bring an awesome defense and a serviceable quarterback, while the Colts (15-4) bring arguably the best quarterback in the game today with a somewhat leaky defense. Check out the stats on these two teams. … Continue reading Super Bowl XLI: My pick
Mayor’s remarks on Riddick
In case you were unable to attend last Tuesday's Norfolk council meeting, the Virginian-Pilot reprinted the statement read by Mayor Paul Fraim regarding the removal of Paul Riddick from his vice mayor's position. (I really wish the Pilot would post op-eds to PilotOnline.)
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