I can't believe McDonnell had the audacity to say Virginia's state workers pay nothing towards their retirement. Has he signed so many bills that he forgot about the two related to this?
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21st HOD: Bennett launches website, FB
One of the few races on the Southside of Hampton Roads is that in the 21st House of Delegates district which pits freshman incumbent Ron Villanueva against political newcomer Adrianne Bennett. An attorney, Bennett is a Hampton Roads native who once interned for former Congressman Owen Picket. For Democrats in Virginia Beach, this is about … Continue reading 21st HOD: Bennett launches website, FB
Hirschbiel in 2nd CD race
Virginia Beach businessman Paul Hirschbiel made it official Monday that he is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat, currently held by Scott Rigell. Although the Congressional redistricting plan is not yet final, I expect the 2nd CD to be more Republican-leaning than it is now. That would make it more difficult for a liberal … Continue reading Hirschbiel in 2nd CD race
Cumberland School Board member declines to run for re-election
George Reid, who has been the School Board member for District 4 for almost twenty years, has announced he is not running for re-election this fall in local elections. Reid, who has refused to answer any questions from me for well over two years, presided over the board as it's chair most recently, until an … Continue reading Cumberland School Board member declines to run for re-election
Quick links 07/18/11
A few links from around the 'net: Norfolk's secrecy doesn't help schools.I think this is the first time that the editorial board in Norfolk has come out in favor of elected school boards. Good for them! Speaking of schools, how about that cheating scandal in Georgia? RIP, Jim Kincaid. A true professional, the likes of … Continue reading Quick links 07/18/11
7/15/11 Financial reports – local races
Yesterday was the filing deadline for campaign finance disclosure reports for candidates on the ballot in November. The data below covers the period April 1 to June 30 and was taken from the Virginia Public Access Project, better known as VPAP. As of this writing, the information on VPAP is just the raw data from … Continue reading 7/15/11 Financial reports – local races
Another view: silly rules
Guest post by Carole Garrison Sometimes, rules that are put in effect for the good have unconsidered negative results.This came to mind when I heard swordfish boat captain Linda Greenlaw speak at the Mariners Museum. A question came up about the quota boat captains are allowed to bring into the fisheries. Captain Greenlaw said that … Continue reading Another view: silly rules
Scott to colleagues: oppose balanced budget amendment
Congressman Bobby Scott, who represents Virginian's 3rd Congressional district, and who is a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter today to his colleagues, urging them to oppose H.J. Res. 1. The discussion about this proposed amendment to the Constitution has totally been about the title of the amendment and not about … Continue reading Scott to colleagues: oppose balanced budget amendment
ICYMI: The tug of war over school dollars
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. There has been quite a fight going on between the city council in Virginia Beach and its elected school board. The revenue-sharing arrangement, which can be found in the budget (pdf, p. 16), is a part of the discussion. The answer, in my mind, is to … Continue reading ICYMI: The tug of war over school dollars
Quick links 07/13/11
First of all, a very happy birthday to my sister, Sarah, who is resting at home after surgery. A few links from around the 'net: Virginia Beach appoints black council member, although not the one that some people wanted. But we have this thing called elections, and in this case, the election to fill the … Continue reading Quick links 07/13/11
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