Category: Politics

Credit cards for illegal immigrants

In an interesting WSJ article reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, we learn that Bank of America is issuing credit cards to illegal immigrants. The new Bank of America program is open to people who lack both a Social Security number and a credit history, as long as they have held a checking account with the bank … Continue reading Credit cards for illegal immigrants →

Rerras picks 2 women

The Virginian-Pilot reports that Nick Rerras (R-6th) will announce today his recommendation of two women to fill the judgeships in Norfolk left open by retirement. Both of the judgeships were previously occupied by women: Lydia C. Taylor on the Circuit Court and Joan C. Skeppstrom on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Nominated to replace … Continue reading Rerras picks 2 women →

Chichester on the hot seat today

The Senate Finance committee is scheduled to vote on the transportation plan today. Chairman John Chichester is no fan. In an interesting article in today's Virginian-Pilot, Chichester is profiled as an "old school" politician who is more concerned about doing what is best for the state than playing politics. Speaking of his fellow members of … Continue reading Chichester on the hot seat today →

I agree

I'm not much into "me, too" type posts. Generally, when a topic is adequately covered by others in the blogosphere, I tend to just let those posts do the talking for me. But some topics require a chorus. Such is the case with the proposed blackout on fundraising proposed by Del. Chris Saxman (HB3150), first … Continue reading I agree →

Sickles: “very bad transportation policy”

In case you missed it, the fine folks over at 7 West had a guest blogger last week, fellow Delegate Mark Sickles. In his post, Delegate Sickles offers his opinion about the transportation funding. While commending the legislation for allowing Hampton Roads and Northern VA to provide for themselves, he calls the use of $250 … Continue reading Sickles: “very bad transportation policy” →

Rerras and judicial selection

Today's Virginian-Pilot has a front page, above the fold article on the process of selecting judges in Virginia and, in particular, Norfolk. In the wake of last week's revelation of Nick Rerras' interview tactics, the article once again points out that the majority party makes the choice and that since Norfolk has a single member … Continue reading Rerras and judicial selection →

Race in Norfolk

I didn't write today's editorial in the Virginian-Pilot but I could have: It is hard to think of anything in Norfolk of public importance that race doesn't bend and shape, from crime to housing and real estate taxes to education. Perhaps now folks will realize that it is not race-bating to tell the truth. Race … Continue reading Race in Norfolk →

Ethics charge: Stolle & Norment

Ethics complaints were filed Thursday against Senators Kenneth Stolle (R-8th) and Thomas Norment (R-3) by Roanoke attorney G. David Nixon. The complaints allege conflicts of interest involving eminent domain reform legislation before the Senate. Both Stolle and Nixon are employed by the law firm of Kaufman & Canoles, whose clients (public utilities and governments) use … Continue reading Ethics charge: Stolle & Norment →