(Click to enlarge) The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is hosting a reception on April 5. Of special note are the directions to Plant Zero, since the address is not included in GPS systems. (A fact I can attest to 😦 ) Tickets can be ordered online here.
Category: Politics
Rigell Town Hall meeting Monday
2nd District Rep. Scott Rigell is hosting his second town hall meeting this coming Monday, March 21st, at 7pm at Norfolk's Azalea Garden Middle School. The Congressman held his first town hall meeting in Virginia Beach about six weeks ago. That event drew an overflow crowd. At the same time, the Governor's Independent Bipartisan Advisory … Continue reading Rigell Town Hall meeting Monday
Quick links 3/15/11
Stealing the idea straight from my friend, Waldo, here are a few links that caught my eye today: Documents reveal efforts to control Goochland's ex-treasurer. "As a constitutionally elected county officer, Grubbs answered to voters, not auditors, and was virtually untouchable — barring criminal conduct." And the General Assembly, so far, refuses to correct this. … Continue reading Quick links 3/15/11
Welcome to Sunshine Week
By Mark Brooks This is the 7th Annual Sunshine Week and is being celebrated by lovers of open government all over the country. Started by the American Society of Newspaper Editors and supported through a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, it has become a popular event each year for those … Continue reading Welcome to Sunshine Week
Savage’s firm wins Pollie
Media Directions, the Richmond-based firm, won the top award for one of its mail pieces in the last election. The award, known in the industry as a "Pollie," is one of several given by The American Association of Political Consultants. This particular Pollie was given to the best mail piece - Republican or Democratic - … Continue reading Savage’s firm wins Pollie
Norfolk residents, teachers speak out
Norfolk native and TV host and commentator Ed Schultz held his program Wednesday night at the high school he attended. For more of the show, go to the Ed Show video page on MSNBC
Let’s shift to a full-time legislature
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. (Newspaper version here.) Those of you who are regular readers of this blog know that this isn't the first time I've suggested a change to both the pay of the legislature and the calendar. Nor will it be the last 😉 I recognize that there … Continue reading Let’s shift to a full-time legislature
Catching up
A few quick items: Former Del. Bobby Mathieson has been nominated to be the U.S. Marshall for the Eastern District of Virginia. Mathieson will have to be confirmed by the Senate. Best wishes to Bobby. I hope he gets the appointment. (And I'll bet Chris Stolle Ron Villanueva hopes so, too 😉 ) ~ Sen. … Continue reading Catching up
Big changes coming to Norfolk Council
Last August, I wrote this: Norfolk’s council should consider meeting just twice a month and only in the evenings. Such a change would serve multiple purposes. First, it would broaden the pool of applicants. While the number of candidates in this past May’s elections was the largest in 40 years, typically Norfolk’s elections draw fewer … Continue reading Big changes coming to Norfolk Council
ICYMI: Pilot editorials on GA ethics
The Virginian-Pilot editorial board wrote a couple of editorials Sunday and Monday on the problem of General Assembly members policing themselves on ethical issues. Good stuff.
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