Category: Politics

Health care’s new math

When does 20% of $753.95 equal $641.60? When $753.95 equals $2,808. Health systems have contracts with insurers about what the insurer will pay for a given procedure. While the specifics are confidential, Cigna’s contract with Sentara allowed for a “case rate” to be applied. In Dockter’s case, that meant the epidural injection she received was … Continue reading Health care’s new math →

Ribbon-cutting brings out the pols

Thursday's ribbon-cutting at the newest Metropolitan Funeral Service facility in Berkley brought out politicians on both sides of the aisle and from throughout Hampton Roads to applaud the efforts of Del. Kenny Alexander in reinvesting his community. Governor Tim Kaine was the main speaker at the event along with Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim. Among those … Continue reading Ribbon-cutting brings out the pols →

Blogger running for office

Bert Berlin, aka James River Maven, is running for the Richmond School Board. I know that voters are tired of candidates who make promises they cannot keep. Therefore, I promise to my neighbors only that I will always put the interests of the children first, that I will be honest, and that I will do … Continue reading Blogger running for office →

Metropolitan’s new facility

Del. Kenny Alexander (D-89th) has completed a $2 million facility - no government money in this one - in Berkley which will not only be a funeral home but will double as an emergency shelter. In conjunction with the opening, a couple of events are planned. This afternoon at 4pm there will be a ribbon … Continue reading Metropolitan’s new facility →

GOP Caucus blog uses unauthorized artwork

As I was perusing the blog aggregators last night, I ran across a drawing on the VA GOP Caucus blog and recognized immediately the fine work of Craig Vitter, altered only to include the bubble speech box and still carrying the copyright notice of Vitter, making it appear as if Vitter himself had drawn it … Continue reading GOP Caucus blog uses unauthorized artwork →

HRC conference call: $10 million raised since last night!

I, along with some 3,100 other Clinton supporters, just completed a conference call with the Senator, Campaign Chairman, Terry McAuliffe, and some of the fundraising staff. (Sorry - I didn't catch all the names.) A couple of quick things: All said that Clinton was outspent by about 3:1 in Pennsylvania Since 10pm last night, Clinton … Continue reading HRC conference call: $10 million raised since last night! →

PA primary wrapup

Hillary Clinton won PA last night by 10 points, a significant margin. A look at map of where she won was as revealing as anything about the broad nature of her support that has played out time and time again. Two things that have come out of this primary that deserve comment. First, I've read … Continue reading PA primary wrapup →

Legislative Black Caucus reception

On the eve of the start of the extended session of the General Assembly, in which the legislators intend to tackle a number of issues in one day, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus held their annual legislative reception Tuesday night. Nearly all of the Democratic legislators were already in town and in attendance. I dare … Continue reading Legislative Black Caucus reception →

Northam/Miller transportation town hall meeting 4/28

Delegate Paula Miller (D-87th) and Senator Ralph Northam (D-6th) will host a town hall meeting on Monday, April 28, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the new Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Library, located at 111 W. Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk. Virginia Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer will be the keynote speaker. Delegate Miller and … Continue reading Northam/Miller transportation town hall meeting 4/28 →