Category: Politics

Sen. Lucas on International Paper

Remarks offered by Sen. Louise Lucas on the floor of the Senate Tuesday regarding the visit by Gov. Bob McDonnell

Interesting vote on asbestos bill

As The Virginian-Pilot reported Tuesday, a bill designed to benefit one company was engrossed by the House of Delegates Monday. (The Pilot reported that the bill had passed on Monday - according to the Legislative Information System, that is not the case.  Engrossed, according to this definition, simply means that the bill is ready to … Continue reading Interesting vote on asbestos bill →

Quick look at bills of local legislators

Here's a quick look at a few bills from legislators in Hampton Roads: HB570 related to real estate assessments, HB207 related to rules for lineups and SB185 related to menhaden fishing. More below the fold. HB 570 - Del. Sal Iaquinto (R-84th) - This bill changes the burden of proof for real estate assessments from … Continue reading Quick look at bills of local legislators →

Quayle votes with Dems against discrimination

The Virginia Senate voted 23-17 to pass Sen. Donald McEachin's SB66 Monday afternoon. The bill prohibits discrimination in public employment and includes sexual orientation. Senator Fred Quayle of Suffolk broke ranks with his Republican colleagues and joined the Democratic majority to pass this bill. According to The Virginian-Pilot, Quayle voted yea for a rather simple … Continue reading Quayle votes with Dems against discrimination →

Time for electronic filing of all campaign reports

Virginia's campaign financing rules are pretty loose - pretty much anyone can donate to whomever they choose without limitation. Disclosure of the contributions and expenditures is supposed to be enough. The problem is the form that the disclosure takes. The State Board of Elections provides, for free, software that allows candidates to file electronically. Such … Continue reading Time for electronic filing of all campaign reports →

Opinion, please: radar detector ban

Virginia is alone is banning radar detectors in vehicles. House Bill 674 would change that. The bill reported out of committee Friday morning, by an 11-10 vote, and now heads to the House floor. Simple question: do you support this bill? Vote in the poll and leave your comments below.

Another who supports DADT repeal

It is my personal belief that allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly would be the right thing to do. -- Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Michael Mullen I had the opportunity Wednesday to spend some time with a retired military officer, one whose background and experience I consider unique to the question of the repeal … Continue reading Another who supports DADT repeal →

Another announces for Norfolk Council

Barbara Saunders, the two-time candidate in Ward 1, has announced that she will try for the third time to garner this seat. Saunders, a native of Ocean View, owns a painting company, Saunders Painting, Inc.  She serves on the Crime Line Board and is a member and past president of Ocean View Kiwanis. She is … Continue reading Another announces for Norfolk Council →

ICYMI: Colbert Takes on Ford

I don't watch Colbert regularly. But I caught Harold Ford, Jr.'s appearance last night. In case you missed it, here it is. I'm not sure he did himself any favors by showing up. WordPress.com Political Blogger Alliance