UPDATE: Just in time for his kickoff, Northam's website is live. Check it out 😉 Ralph Northam, the Democratic candidate for the 6th Senate district, will be making his official announcement tomorrow at four locations around the district. At the Norfolk press conference, to be held at 12:30pm at Fishing Pier in Oceanview (Corner of … Continue reading Northam for Senate: campaign kickoff notes
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VB Dems hosts live blog with Paula Miller
VB Dems is hosting a live blog with Del. Paula Miller (D-87th) this Wednesday, March 7, at 8pm. Leave your questions for Del. Miller in the linked thread. And be sure to show up during the appointed time to check out her answers.
RTD: Brian Moran op-ed on transportation
Not sure how I missed this earlier but better late than never. Sunday's Richmond Times Dispatch ran an op-ed by Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian J. Moran on transportation. Del. Moran hits hard the compromise plan: Yet just when leadership was needed, the General Assembly's Republican majority failed to deliver an honest transportation solution. Their Band-Aid … Continue reading RTD: Brian Moran op-ed on transportation
NAACP President resigns
After only 19 months, Bruce S. Gordon has resigned as president of the NAACP. Gordon, who came to the civil rights organization after a corporate career, was never a good fit for the board. Julian Bond, chairman of the board of the Baltimore-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said Sunday that Gordon … Continue reading NAACP President resigns
BD & VP Podcast with Suit, Iaquinto
I joined Jim Hoeft of Bearing Drift earlier this evening for a podcast with Republican Dels. Terrie Suit and Sal Iaquinto regarding the recently completed General Assembly session. The podcast is available here. And yes, we are trying to put together a podcast with two Democratic delegates for their take on the session.
Support Donald McEachin!
The folks over at Raising Kaine are raising money for Del. Don McEachin, who will likely be primarying Sen. Benny Lambert. As you can see from the graphic in my sidebar, I fully support McEachin in this effort. My reasons for doing so can be found here. Head on over and contribute what you can. … Continue reading Support Donald McEachin!
Norfolk throwing money around
The editorial in the Virginian-Pilot Saturday discussed the $14 million given in incentives to Fort Norfolk LLC for a "commercial project of no particular importance or stature." According to this article, the incentives consist of "land, valued at nearly $2.5 million, a grant of up to $6.8 million and, if the developer needs it, a … Continue reading Norfolk throwing money around
Governor wants to ban smoking
According to this article in the Virginian-Pilot, Governor Tim Kaine would like to ban smoking in all restaurants in Virginia. "I am actively looking at that," he said. "I don't know that there are any cons." Kaine said health care groups have asked him to add a statewide restaurant ban to legislation passed last month … Continue reading Governor wants to ban smoking
Northam kickoff schedule
As previously mentioned, Ralph Northam will be kicking off his campaign for the 6th Senate district next Tuesday, March 6. Today, the campaign released the schedule of the press conferences: 8:30am Onancock, Mallard's on the Wharf, 2 Market St. 10:30am Eastville, Old Courthouse, 16404 Courthouse Rd. 12:30pm Norfolk, Fishing Pier in Oceanview, Corner of 4 … Continue reading Northam kickoff schedule
Bay Oaks Park Committee needs our help
As one of the 5,376 Norfolk residents who signed the Bay Oaks Park Committee petition, I received a letter from the chairman, Bill Kerry, yesterday regarding their need for funds. The letter reads in part: Now we have several challenges before us. Our legal team is preparing to go before the Supreme Court next month. … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park Committee needs our help
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