Brian over at Bearing Drift tips us off to HB 3157, which is just a bad bill, as it raises the bar for those seeking office, in particular local candidates. Why in the world would you want to reduce the number of candidates, when so few are willing to run? The 125 petition signatures now … Continue reading HB 3157: Making it harder to run for office
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Wrap up: Bloggers Day
Chris over at Mason Conservative has a pretty good blow-by-blow of the entire day at the LG's first annual Bloggers Day. There are other posts out there from other attendees - I'm not going to list them all since I'm sure to miss a couple. Thanks to Jim Hoeft for driving, losing and then finding … Continue reading Wrap up: Bloggers Day
SB 827 defeated
SB 827, which I wrote about here, was defeated yesterday in committee by a 4-10 vote. One of those voting against the bill was Sen. Mark Obenshain, whose reasoning was explained in this post. Kudos to Senators Saslaw, Marsh, Howell, and Lucas for voting in favor of this bill.
Live: LG Bloggers Day – Mark Obenshain
A couple of stories about the Shenandoah Valley. Blogs are having an effect in the Valley, providing information and profiles on the area. It's a great place to keep an eye on what everyone is doing. JMDD bill on closing the gun show loophole - voted no because it puts pressure on small dealers, no … Continue reading Live: LG Bloggers Day – Mark Obenshain
Live: LG Bloggers Day – Tim Hugo
Blogs have changed the way politics is done. We have democratized the process and changed the way to disseminate information. Believes that George Allen would have been Senator without the blogs and that Harris Miller would have been the Democratic nominee without the blogs. Reads a cross section of the blogs and it keeps him … Continue reading Live: LG Bloggers Day – Tim Hugo
Live: LG Bloggers Day – Boyd Marcus
Topic is campaigns Blogging is a new phenomenon for him. Ran his first campaign in 1980. Ran his first campaign for governor in 1989. Has handled 7 statewide campaign battles in VA - one 5, lost 2. (Both losses - Jim Miller) Most campaigns are decided by the demographics of the district. The second most … Continue reading Live: LG Bloggers Day – Boyd Marcus
Live blogging the LGs Blogger Day
Lt. Governor Bill Bolling's Blogger Day afternoon session. Speaking now is the LG about his legislative agenda. Concerned about rural Virginia and that is what drives his legislative agenda. His issues: Public safety Economic development Healthcare Education -this will be a longer term focus for him. Felt like he was not far enough along in … Continue reading Live blogging the LGs Blogger Day
They came, they saw, they were defeated
I could tell by the line of cars going into the Union Street garage that tonight's Norfolk council meeting was going to be packed. Entering City Hall was a line of folks, showing the overwhelmed guard their IDs. (Since 9/11, you have to show ID to get in.) Fortunately for me, the guard recognized me … Continue reading They came, they saw, they were defeated
Riddick ousted as vice mayor
The council meeting is not quite over but the vote has been taken. The motion was made by Barclay Winn and seconded by Randy Wright. The vote was 6-2 to remove Riddick. Following that, a motion was made, again by Winn, this time seconded by Don Williams, to make Anthony Burfoot the new vice mayor. … Continue reading Riddick ousted as vice mayor
Off to the Bolling Bloggers Day
I'll be heading to Richmond tomorrow for the Lt. Governor's Bloggers Day. I'll do my best to do a bit of blogging as I move around the capital. If that isn't possible, look for my take on events Thursday. If there are any questions that you might want me to ask the LG or any … Continue reading Off to the Bolling Bloggers Day
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