Via the Virginian Pilot: The York County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to reject the proposed Hampton Roads Transportation Authority, making it the first in the region to say no to the new body. Four localities of the 12 have already approved the regional authority (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Williamsburg). The others … Continue reading York County says no to regional authority
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You’re invited!
Senator Yvonne B. Miller • Senator L. Louise Lucas Delegate Kenneth C. Alexander • Delegate Algie T. Howell, Jr. Delegate Johnny S. Joannou • Delegate Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. Delegate Kenneth R. Melvin • Delegate Paula J. Miller Delegate Lionell Spruill, Sr. Invite you to the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bash Sponsored by Vivian J. … Continue reading You’re invited!
Congrats, Ralph Northam!
The Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics announced today that Ralph Northam is the winner of its 2007 Virginia Child Advocate award for his outstanding contributions to children in Hampton Roads and his work for all children in the Commonwealth. The letter announcing this was signed by Colleen Kraft, president of the Academy. … Continue reading Congrats, Ralph Northam!
Mamie Locke website
This has got to be one of the best designed candidate websites I've seen. A little light on the issues, but very pleasing to the eye.
Inside baseball never goes out of season
The official baseball season has started for another year. But the political game of inside baseball is year round, never taking a break. The general public has no idea this game is being played. Up in Arlington, 24-year Treasurer Frank O'Leary is facing a primary challenge. Not because O'Leary is not doing his job - … Continue reading Inside baseball never goes out of season
Double standards
With both a woman and a black as serious contenders for the presidential nomination, it has been interesting to watch the inevitable double standards being applied. In the case of Hillary Clinton, it has been obvious. After the so-called "debate," the conversation about Hillary was about her "tone," whether she came off as "shrill" and … Continue reading Double standards
A little disappointed
So I went to this event tonight at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg hosted by the New Mexico Amigos, a nonprofit organization headed by Governor Bill Richardson. I, like most of the guests, thought that the Governor - a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president - would be there. Unfortunately, Richardson was not able … Continue reading A little disappointed
McEachin on Sallie Mae
Donald McEachin, who is challenging Benny Lambert for the Democratic nomination for Senate in the 9th district, held a press conference this morning regarding Lambert's connections to Sallie Mae, the company that provides student loans. Lambert serves on the board of directors for Sallie Mae and has used his position as justification for contributing to … Continue reading McEachin on Sallie Mae
Today is last day to register to vote
Today, Monday, May 14, is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming primary elections. The elections will be held Tuesday, June 12. For more information, click here.
VEA-PAC endorsements
I totally missed these. Senate: 1- Marty Williams (R) 2- Ken Stolle (R) 9- Donald McEachin (D) 22- Brandon Bell (R) 24- Emmett Hanger (R) 32- Janet Howell (D) 33- Mark Herring (D) 34- Jeannemarie Devolites-Davis (R) 35- Dick Saslaw (D) House of Delegates: 3- Daniel Bowling (D) 13- Bruce Roemmelt (D) 32- David Poisson … Continue reading VEA-PAC endorsements
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