According to this report, the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority is going to study how much revenue can be produced by tolling. Hmm - I think I mentioned that a couple of times 🙂
Category: Politics
OTR 10/21: Miller v Giffin, Purkey v MacIver
This Sunday's On the Record will feature joint appearances by the candidates in the 87th House District - incumbent Democrat Paula Miller and Republican challenger Hank Giffin - as well as the candidates in the 82nd House District - incumbent Republican Bob Purkey and Democratic challenger Bob MacIver. Catch the show Sunday at 10:30am on … Continue reading OTR 10/21: Miller v Giffin, Purkey v MacIver
ODU Candidates forum
The Ted Constant Center at Old Dominion University was the setting for last week's candidates' forum. (I inadvertently left my camera in the car so I don't have any photos from the event.) Spread across the dias were ten candidates, representing the races in the 6th and 13th Senate districts, and the 21st, 78th, and … Continue reading ODU Candidates forum
Miller clarification on Pre-K
You will note in the graphic in the post below on candidate positions, the Pre-K one shows that Delegate Paula Miller disagrees with the Virginian Pilot's position on Governor Kaine's Pre-K proposal. I was quite surprised to see that, especially since I have heard Miller say on several occasions that she supports the proposal. Thinking … Continue reading Miller clarification on Pre-K
RK: Money for candidates
Raising Kaine kicked off an effort to raise money for candidates across the commonwealth Thursday and will match the first $1,000 donated. They will be distributing the match money to 8 candidates. There's not a single campaign out there that can use the cash but some need it more than others. From where I sit, … Continue reading RK: Money for candidates
Candidate profiles
In case you missed them, the Virginian Pilot started a series of candidate profiles this week. Monday - 13th Senate district - Republican incumbent Fred Quayle and Democratic challenger Steve Heretick Tuesday - 83rd House district (open seat) - Democrat Joe Bouchard and Republican Chris Stolle Wednesday - 87thHouse district - Democratic incumbent Paula Miller … Continue reading Candidate profiles
Where the candidates stand: transportation, smoking ban, pre-K
The Virginian Pilot started a series on Wednesday of comparing where the paper stands on various issues with the stances of the candidates. Kicking off the series was transportation. On Thursday, the issue was a ban on smoking. And today, it was expanded Pre-K. I think you will find some surprises in the candidates' answers. … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: transportation, smoking ban, pre-K
Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Yes, there was a mixup last month 😦 Our gracious hosts at The New Belmont scheduled a private party upstairs but some of us still managed to get together in the restaurant downstairs. Join the crowd upstairs at The New Belmont from 5pm to 7pm tonight for the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally. And bring … Continue reading Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Norfolk candidates forum: 87th House and 6th Senate
The Bayview, Cottage Line, Ocean View, East Ocean View and Pinewell civic leagues held a combined candidates forum last Wednesday night for the candidates in the 87th house district - incumbent Democrat Paula Miller and Republican challenger Hank Giffin - and the 6th Senate district - incumbent Republican Nick Rerras and Democratic challenger Ralph Northam. … Continue reading Norfolk candidates forum: 87th House and 6th Senate
For Giffin and Rerras
Both Hank Giffin and Nick Rerras are pushing for a 5% cap on real estate assessments. Tuesday night, the question was raised at a candidates forum in Portsmouth. Here's what their fellow Republican, Sen. Fred Quayle, had to say about it. Technorati Tags: Fred Quayle, Hank Giffin, Nick Rerras
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