Once again, Senator Chuck Colgan has abandoned his Democratic colleagues and voted with the Republicans. This time, it was on an amendment to the budget to prohibit any funds from going to Planned Parenthood. The vote was a 20-20 tie, allowing LG Bill Bolling to cast his first vote of the session. Somebody tell me … Continue reading Cuccinelli budget amendment passes thanks to Colgan
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The battle ain’t over
If you are in Arlington, head to the campaign headquarters and help out with phonebanking to Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont. If you want to phone from home, contact me and I'll send you the information to do so, which uses a toll-free number. Hillary Clinton hasn't given up and neither have I.
ODU Alumni GA reception: talking to the legislators
As I have in prior years, I attended the OLD Alumni Association General Assembly reception last night. Typically this event is a little earlier in the session but this year's timing allowed an opportunity to talk to our elected representatives about bills that have either passed or failed, as opposed to lobbying them on behalf … Continue reading ODU Alumni GA reception: talking to the legislators
Want to go to Denver? Important dates
The process of determining who the delegates from Virginia will be to the Democratic National Convention is underway. Locally, the 2nd district convention will be held May 17. The 3rd district convention will be May 10 in Newport News. The DPVA has released this guide (doc) to explain the delegate selection process and help guide … Continue reading Want to go to Denver? Important dates
Media bias
Sunday's Virginian Pilot had an article by relatively new public editor Joyce Hoffman regarding the news coverage by the Pilot of Barack Obama. In it, she says that the paper has been biased in favor of the junior Senator from Illinois. ...on the national scene the press in general has made Obama a media darling. … Continue reading Media bias
Payroll tax in lieu of real estate tax?
From a letter to the editor in Monday morning's Virginian Pilot: There is a solution to eliminating the rising property tax. Initiate a payroll tax (it worked for several cities in Michigan) 1 percent if you live and work in Virginia Beach and 0.5 percent if you live here but work in another city. Ah, … Continue reading Payroll tax in lieu of real estate tax?
Senate kills homestead exemption
The only bills left to provide tax relief for homeowners was killed today by the Senate. In a 21-19 vote, Senate Republicans, joined by Democrats Chuck Colgan and Phil Puckett, sent HJ4 and HB11 back to the Senate P&E committee. From the Senate Democratic Caucus press release: House Joint Resolution 4 passed the House by … Continue reading Senate kills homestead exemption
Judicial selection
Much discussion was had last year about the selection of judges in Virginia, particularly surrounding the selection in Norfolk. This year, the conversation has been a little under the radar but continues nonetheless. Judges are selected by the General Assembly and as this article points out, the process is far from being non-political. Sunday's Parade … Continue reading Judicial selection
Nader in
(Because somebody called me this morning and woke me up at the ungodly hour of 8:30am on the first day I've had to sleep late in three weeks) I watched Meet the Press this morning and heard Ralph Nader announce that he is running for president. Nader, who will celebrate his 74th birthday next week, … Continue reading Nader in
OTR 02/24: Payday lending, EVMS
This Sunday's On the Record will feature representatives both for and against the proposed legislation on payday lending. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Jamie Fulmer from payday lender Advance America and Ward Scull of Virginians Against Payday Loans. In the other segment, the topic will be the issue of construction funding at EVMS, as … Continue reading OTR 02/24: Payday lending, EVMS
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