Two members of the Hampton Roads Congressional delegation, Bobby Scott (D-3rd) and Scott Rigell (R-2nd) cast opposing votes on increasing the debt limit Tuesday. Scott voted in favor while Rigell voted against the symbolic vote. The real vote will take place in two months. In a press release, Scott said: I support a clean debt … Continue reading Bobby Scott, Scott Rigell cancel each other’s vote
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Norfolk public hearing on redistricting
Norfolk will have a public hearing on redistricting next week, according to the City's website. An article in Sunday's Compass gives a hint of what the council is facing. While the mayor proposed a simple fix of moving the Northside precinct, other members of council would like to see different changes. Four plans are under … Continue reading Norfolk public hearing on redistricting
Friday fun: political scandals
In the latest edition of Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, writer Brendan Nyhan says that President Obama is due for a scandal: ...the first Obama scandal is likely to arrive sooner than most people think. Whether or not it happens, we've already experienced a number of political scandals. Can you name the parties involved in these … Continue reading Friday fun: political scandals
Del. Abbott to run in new 93rd
Delegate Robin Abbott, the current representative of the 93rd district, announced Thursday evening that she will be running in the newly drawn 93rd district. Redistricting drew the first-term Democrat into the 94th, currently represented by Republican Glenn Oder. >" /> The press release: Delegate Robin Abbott Will Run in New 93rd House of Delegates District … Continue reading Del. Abbott to run in new 93rd
ICYMI: Tracking your legislators with ease
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. (Once again, I have to say the newspaper presentation was much better than the website.) Richmond Sunlight is not new to those of us who follow the General Assembly closely. Although I did not have my own portfolio this year, there were several public portfolios that I … Continue reading ICYMI: Tracking your legislators with ease
Tailgating in Virginia Beach: why the disparity in ordinances?
Guest post by Maria L. LoPresto Parrotheads, the common name fans who follow singer/songwriter/best selling author Jimmy Buffett are an eclectic, fun, group of folks who are all ages (children are called “parakeets” and I have seen individuals at Buffett shows in their mid 80s, dancing to famous hits such as “Fins”, “Cheeseburger in Paradise," … Continue reading Tailgating in Virginia Beach: why the disparity in ordinances?
This is the police: put down your camera
This is the title of an article on NPR's website, about a woman who was detained for taking video of an officer when he boarded the bus to deal with a drunk passenger. Joel Rose brings us the details. Last year, Fitchette, who was 16 at the time, was riding a city bus in Newark, … Continue reading This is the police: put down your camera
Norfolk City Council: 5.24.11
Tomorrow there will be 26 regular agenda items for council to vote on at the formal session. The increase in agenda items was most likely caused by the new meeting schedule and budget discussions dominating most of the informal meeting time. A few months ago the City Manager implemented a few changes on how agenda … Continue reading Norfolk City Council: 5.24.11
Rigell doesn’t get Medicaid
That was the title of a letter to the editor printed in Monday's Virginian-Pilot in response to 2nd Congressional District Representative Scott Rigell's support of the Ryan budget plan. The fact is, around 65 percent of Medicaid spending goes to the care of the disabled and elderly — mostly for long-term care in nursing homes. … Continue reading Rigell doesn’t get Medicaid
Quick links 05/21/11
A few things you may have missed: OMG Norfolk - seems the Community Services Board hired a new CFO without doing a background check. (And it seems the headhunters they hired didn't do one, either.) The man had a felony conviction in 1982. Have to say that is not what bothers me - after all, … Continue reading Quick links 05/21/11
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