From PilotOnline: Norview High School’s Tommy Smigiel was named 2008 Virginia Teacher of the Year on Friday, making him the first Norfolk teacher to receive that honor in at least 40 years. Now don't go getting a big head and all 😉 With the award, Smigiel won $7,500 as well as technology and professional development … Continue reading Norfolk teacher named Virginia Teacher of the Year
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Norfolk endorsements: Northam, no one
The Virginian Pilot's endorsements for the two Norfolk races have been released - with a surprise. In the 6th Senate district, the Pilot endorsed Democratic challenger Ralph Northam. The good doctor would bring wisdom and expertise to the General Assembly as it makes difficult health care trade-offs between cost, quality and access. For Accomack and … Continue reading Norfolk endorsements: Northam, no one
Where the candidates stand: gun show loophole
I have to admit that none of the arguments against closing the gun show loophole are persuasive. Yet, as you can see from the graphic, there are some people who believe it shouldn't be closed. As always, click to enlarge. (Graphic credit: The Virginian Pilot)
New Northam ad
Nick Rerras takes every opportunity to imply that he has the support of the Sheriff. I've seen him do it on more than one occasion. But this new ad leaves no doubt who Sheriff Bob McCabe is supporting 😉 Go, Ralph! Technorati Tags: Ralph Northam
Where the candidates stand: campaign money
The Virginian Pilot believes that campaign contributions by corporations and unions should be limited. Interesting combination, don't you think? So which candidates agree? Click on the graphic to find out 🙂 (Graphic credit: The Virginian Pilot) On a related note, the Pilot's editorial today talks about campaign audits (a question asked of the candidates earlier) … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: campaign money
Predictions on Pilot endorsements
The Virginian Pilot will be announcing their endorsements over the next few days in the eight competitive races we have here in South Hampton Roads. Two things to remember: The Pilot is biased in favor of incumbents. A challenger has to answer why the incumbent should be fired and why s/he should be hired. Missing … Continue reading Predictions on Pilot endorsements
Wards Corner candidates forum
Last night, the Wards Corner Civic League hosted a candidates forum featuring the candidates in the 87th House and 6th Senate districts. No cameras or recording devices were allowed so for once, I actually took notes 😉 The format essentially was two separate forums, with the two senate candidates - incumbent Republican Nick Rerras and … Continue reading Wards Corner candidates forum
More candidate forums
The candidates in the 87th House and the 6th Senate districts appear together again this evening at the Roosevelt Civic League. The forum starts at 7pm and will be held at the Tarrallton Community Center, 2100 Tarrallton Drive. Thursday, the LWV-SHR Downtown Norfolk Lunch Unit will have three of the four candidates - Del. Paula … Continue reading More candidate forums
Pilot endorsements are coming
The Virginian Pilot announced this morning a slight change in its endorsement policy: no longer will they endorse in presidential races. Um, OK. But what they really wanted to do in their op-ed was remind folks of how they do their endorsements. We make no secret of our bias for candidates who fit the pragmatic, … Continue reading Pilot endorsements are coming
Why won’t a tax cap work in Virginia?
The above is the title of an op-ed piece by 87th House district challenger Hank Giffin which appeared in The Virginian Pilot last week. In it, Giffin argues that a tax cap is in place in other areas and that Virginia doesn't have the cap because it lacks the votes in the legislature to enact … Continue reading Why won’t a tax cap work in Virginia?
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