Category: Politics

And we lose another

JC Wilmore, of The Richmond Democrat, announced in this post that he will no longer be blogging. The ranks of the blogsphere are thinning - rapidly. Good luck with your new job, JC.

Floor-Flippers

From Assembly Access: This year’s increased scrutiny of committee meetings has created an interesting new creature in the House of Delegates - the “Floor Flipper.” Floor Flippers vote for a bill in committee (often overwhelmingly), but later vote against the same bill when it arrives on the House floor. Now we know why they don't … Continue reading Floor-Flippers →

Diocese sues breakaway churches

Not unexpected, the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia has sued the eleven churches who voted to leave the denomination: The diocese filed 11 separate suits against the clergy and lay leaders of Truro Church in Fairfax, the Falls Church in Falls Church, Christ the Redeemer in Centreville, Church of the Apostles in Fairfax, Church of the … Continue reading Diocese sues breakaway churches →

Norfolk real estate tax relief coming

According to the Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim will be announcing a "significant reduction" in the real estate tax rate at tomorrow's State of the City Address. The remarks were made in conjunction with a hearing on SB899, a bill sponsored by Nick Rerras (R-6th), which the Pilot reports was tabled yesterday. This bill would … Continue reading Norfolk real estate tax relief coming →

VA Senate unanimously passes minimum wage bill

SB1327 passed by a unanimous vote in the Senate today. The bill raises the minimum wage to $6.50 per hour, effective 7/1/07. Weighing in on its passage was House Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian J. Moran, whose own bill to increase the minimum wage was defeated last week: “Increasing the minimum wage is a way to … Continue reading VA Senate unanimously passes minimum wage bill →

Not that I was voting for him, anyway

Some folks never know when to shut up. Exhibit A: Joe Biden: “I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy,” he said. “I mean, that’s a storybook, man.” As if this wasn't enough. From my favorite quotes page: “It is better to keep your … Continue reading Not that I was voting for him, anyway →

Farlow: Save the date

Troy Farlow, Democratic candidate in the 96th House race, will be holding his campaign kickoff on Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 1-3pm. Location TBA. I'll update the info once I get it.

In case you were wondering

You Are 48% Democratic You aren't a full fledged Democrat yet, but it's likely the party that fits you best.You probably consider yourself an independent Democrat. You usually support the party, but you also think for yourself! How Democratic Are You? You Are 0% Republican If you have anything in common with the Republican party, … Continue reading In case you were wondering →

HB2422: Smoking “ban”

Kenton tips us to the advancement of HB2422, which bans smoking in restaurants unless they post a sign that says "Smoking Permitted." I have to wonder what the delegates were smoking. This bill does exactly what? Other bills that actually banned smoking were killed in committee.