This is just too funny: All the world's a stage at some of Minnesota's bars. A new state ban on smoking in restaurants and other nightspots contains an exception for performers in theatrical productions. So some bars are getting around the ban by printing up playbills, encouraging customers to come in costume, and pronouncing them … Continue reading MN smoking ban: “All the world’s a stage”
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OTR 03/09: Smoking ban, spelling bee champ
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion about the smoking ban, which Norfolk is set to implement March 31. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Norfolk's newest council member and ardent supporter of the ban, Dr. Theresa Whibley, along with Virginia Beach councilwoman Rosemary Wilson, who convinced that council to endorse a similar … Continue reading OTR 03/09: Smoking ban, spelling bee champ
Friday update (03/07): Verifiable voting
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. A couple of bills that were sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee last week not only emerged but actually have passed the General Assembly. SB62 (Howell), which deals with registration receipts, and SB536 (Barker), which deals with additional testing of voting machines, move us a little closer to … Continue reading Friday update (03/07): Verifiable voting
Tuesday update (on a Friday): Payday lending
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. OK, it's been a busy day and week so updating this legislative agenda issue got a little behind, though I did mention this earlier in the week. Thursday, the General Assembly passed legislation that will make some changes in payday lending. HB12 as amended includes: A change in … Continue reading Tuesday update (on a Friday): Payday lending
Moran blasts House GOP on education funding
An op-ed by House Democratic Caucus chair Brian Moran appeared* in this morning's Virginian Pilot. In it, Del. Moran explains how the House Republican budget shortchanges education. Embedded in its budget proposal is a formula change that alters the fundamental state commitment to provide public education to our children. This fine print has major impacts: … Continue reading Moran blasts House GOP on education funding
Superdelegates vs caucuses
The Texas Two-Step of Tuesday was a interesting opportunity to see how the race to 2,025 has played out over this primary season. We saw Hillary Clinton win the first step - the primary - and Barack Obama (likely to) win the second - the caucus. In so many ways, this is a microcosm of … Continue reading Superdelegates vs caucuses
Norfolk council candidates face challengers
On May 6, Norfolk will hold elections for the two council seats representing the superwards. The deadline for filing to run was 7pm Tuesday. According to the SBE, both incumbents have challengers. Ward 6 councilman Barclay Winn is being challenged by Jack Stiles. If the name sounds familiar, it is because Jack has been a … Continue reading Norfolk council candidates face challengers
Hillary takes OH, RI, TX primary
Hillary Clinton has been declared the winner in Ohio and Rhode Island, while Barack Obama has been declared the winner in Vermont. Texas, at this point, is too close to call. It ain't over. Go Hillary! UPDATE: (12:07am) Hillary's email from tonight is below the fold. UPDATE2: (12:53am) CNN projects that Hillary has won the … Continue reading Hillary takes OH, RI, TX primary
Nye garners Pickett endorsement
Former 2nd Congressional District Congressman Owen Pickett endorsed Glenn Nye today in his bid for the seat currently occupied by Thelma Drake. Virginia Beach, VA - Former Congressman Owen Pickett today endorsed Glenn Nye for Congress in Virginia's Second Congressional District. Congressman Pickett represented the Second District in the United States House of Representatives from … Continue reading Nye garners Pickett endorsement
NCDC moves monthly meeting
The Norfolk City Democratic Committee has moved its business meeting date and location. The new meeting date is the 3rd Wednesday at Norview High School (park and enter on the football stadium side). Meetings start at 7pm. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, March 19. The monthly breakfast is still on the first Saturday … Continue reading NCDC moves monthly meeting
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