Category: Politics

Nye signs on as ENDA cosponsor

I'll admit it: I'm floored. Congressman Glenn Nye has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R.3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.  He joins Virginia Reps. Bobby Scott (3rd), Jim Moran (8th), and Gerry Connolly (11th)  as one of now 197 Congressmen who are co-sponsoring this bill. I mentioned this bill to Nye last summer. I never … Continue reading Nye signs on as ENDA cosponsor →

Tracking the state budget

One of the most interesting parts of my day in Richmond yesterday was a briefing on how to negotiate the Legislative Information System when trying to track the budget. (Click on image to enlarge.) I didn't realize that LIS had so much information on the budget bills and amendments on the site. For the most … Continue reading Tracking the state budget →

Bill spotlight: HB664 aimed at Sen. Norment

The Virginian-Pilot Monday reports on HB664, a bill introduced by Peninsula Del. Tom Gear (R-91st), which seeks to prohibit members of the General Assembly - or their law partners - from serving as Commissioner of Accounts. The bill is aimed squarely at the only member of the legislature who currently serves: Senator Tommy Norment (R-3rd), … Continue reading Bill spotlight: HB664 aimed at Sen. Norment →

Corporations 1, citizens 0

In a ruling today (pdf), the Supreme Court of the United States said, essentially, that corporations are people, too, and no restrictions on spending should apply to them. Think we've had influence-peddling before now? Just wait. While corporations still cannot contribute directly to candidates, they will be able to spend freely on the candidates' behalf. … Continue reading Corporations 1, citizens 0 →

BREAKING: Hadjikakos withdraws from Norfolk race

I just received this announcement: Dear Friends: I have been humbled by all of the wonderful support received regarding my interest in running for the Ward 1 city council seat in Norfolk.  The reason behind my seeking office is to be an strong advocate for Ward 1 so that the area receives its fair share … Continue reading BREAKING: Hadjikakos withdraws from Norfolk race →

WOYM* Wacky Wednesday open thread

*WOYM = What's on your (and my) mind Another Wednesday and lots of stuff going on, some of it wacky. Brown wins in Massachusetts. A Republican wins in supposedly blue MA. Let's play the blame game! There's certainly enough to go around. EDIT: How could I forget about Jim Webb's response to Brown's win? Can … Continue reading WOYM* Wacky Wednesday open thread →

Filler-Corn announces for 41st House

There will be a special election on March 2 to fill the seat in the 41st House District, which became vacant with the election of Dave Marsden to the State Senate last week. Announcing her candidacy today is Democrat Eileen Filler-Corn. According to a press release from the House Democratic Caucus, Filler-Corn is a long-time … Continue reading Filler-Corn announces for 41st House →

CPA Day at the General Assembly

The Virginia Society of CPAs is holding a lobby day today at the General Assembly. The organization, founded in 1909, consists of more than 8,700 individuals - including me - who "actively work in public accounting, private industry, government agencies or in educational institutions." It's that "actively work" part that kept me from participating in the … Continue reading CPA Day at the General Assembly →