Woah: Former state Del. Phil Hamilton has been indicted on charges of bribery and extortion by a federal grand jury, the U.S. Attorney’s office announced. Hamilton solicited a job at Old Dominion University while simultaneously seeking state funding for the ODU program. I have to say that I'm surprised - it's been a long time … Continue reading Phil Hamilton indicted
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Sen. Miller to have surgery, miss part of session
Senator Yvonne B. Miller (D-Norfolk) will miss part of the upcoming General Assembly session, according to a press release from the Senate Democratic Caucus. Miller is scheduled to have surgery on January 12. Sources tell me that the Senator had a fender bender last month and that the surgery is the result of something discovered … Continue reading Sen. Miller to have surgery, miss part of session
Virginia Legislative Black Caucus reception
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is hosting its 2nd Annual Capital City Reception this coming Monday, January 10, 2011, from 6pm to 8pm. The event will be held at the Main Street Station, 1500 East Main Street in Richmond. Sponsorships are available, individual admission is $100. RSVP to Adisa Muse at 804.721.5011 or by email. … Continue reading Virginia Legislative Black Caucus reception
Old videos may sink career
UPDATE: Honors has been relieved of command Original post: While the Executive Officer of the carrier Enterprise, Captain Owen Honors made several videos that are now threatening his career. The Virginian-Pilot broke the story on New Year's Day and it has since been reported nationwide: it was on MSNBC that I first learned that Honors, … Continue reading Old videos may sink career
Gear retires
Del. Tom Gear, whose 91st House of Delegates district covers the city of Poquoson plus parts of Hampton and York County, has resigned effective today, citing health problems. Gear said his own battle with multiple sclerosis has made spending two months a year shuttling between the Peninsula and Richmond too much of a effort. Gear … Continue reading Gear retires
Top 10 for 2010
A quick look at the top 10 posts (in terms of views) on blog this that were written this year. Military Spouses Residency Relief Act: it's gonna cost us American Idol results 4/28/10: down to five American Idol results 5/12/10: top 3 Why Nye lost Joint Forces Command to close Report: Hampton City Council candidates' … Continue reading Top 10 for 2010
Whitehurst: Keep PBS funding
The Governor has proposed reducing the funding for public broadcasting in this current budget with an eye towards eliminating it. One would expect the CEO of our local PBS affiliate, WHRO, to be against the cuts - and he is, as you can see here. While some might think that self-serving, a letter which appeared … Continue reading Whitehurst: Keep PBS funding
Civic resolutions for the New Year
My latest op-ed appeared in this morning's Virginian-Pilot. It just seemed appropriate, with New Years just around the corner, to offer some civic resolutions. We all manage to find time to do those things that are important to us, but tend to leave the civic stuff to others. As much as I follow what goes … Continue reading Civic resolutions for the New Year
Court rules in Pilot v. Norfolk School Board
Norfolk Circuit Court Judge Norman A. Thomas issued a ruling Tuesday afternoon in the case of Virginian-Pilot Media Cos., LLC d/b/a The Virginian-Pilot v. City of Norfolk School Board. The case involves a Freedom of Information Act request made by the newspaper for information regarding the investigation of testing irregularities at Lafayette-Winona Middle School, the … Continue reading Court rules in Pilot v. Norfolk School Board
Christmas cards 2010
As usual, here are a few of the Christmas cards I received this year. In order, they are from the President, Sen. Jim Webb, State Sen. Louise Lucas, Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. and Councilman Tommy Smigiel. One card I did not receive but which was scanned and forwarded to me is that from Del. Joe … Continue reading Christmas cards 2010
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