By Steve Vaughan It's said that the definition of insanity is continuing to do the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. I don't want to call the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives crazy, but if the shoe fits... There's a fairly good chance that we're headed for another government … Continue reading Still crazy after all these years?
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Opinion, please: virtual academy
The Virginian-Pilot has an article discussing a "virtual academy:" K12 Inc., a private online education company that uses Carroll County as its public-school intermediary to provide virtual education through eighth grade for students across the state. More than 350 students are enrolled in K12's virtual academy through Carroll County, three times as many as last … Continue reading Opinion, please: virtual academy
Take out the trash day: Norfolk police chief to retire
Aficionados of The West Wing will recognize that Friday is Take Out The Trash Day. The latest release came a bit ago, innocently entitled "City of Norfolk Announces Staffing Changes." Within the release was a relative bombshell: Police Chief Bruce Marquis will retire effective April 1. The chief has been under fire lately related to … Continue reading Take out the trash day: Norfolk police chief to retire
Norfolk bails on Tivest deal
From a press release this morning: NORFOLK –The City of Norfolk administration received information this morning that the STOP Organization has reversed its decision to be a tenant in the Midtown Office Tower. The City’s participation was contingent upon Tivest Holdings, LLC being able to confirm that the STOP Organization was committed to the project. … Continue reading Norfolk bails on Tivest deal
First female chief justice SCOVA
The first ever female chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia was sworn in Wednesday. My congratulations to Justice Cynthia Kinser. Whenever one of these "firsts" comes along, I'm reminded of a post of mine from from four years ago where I first (at least on this blog) discussed the whole dynamic of race … Continue reading First female chief justice SCOVA
The Byrd machine’s continuing influence
My latest op ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's The Virginian-Pilot. The shadow of Harry F. Byrd, Sr. is a long one, despite his death almost 45 years ago. It permeates so much of what we do in modern day Virginia. I found it ironic that Byrd's rise to prominence was based on his opposition … Continue reading The Byrd machine’s continuing influence
Remarks to City Council on Tivest Project
Sometimes, right and left take a back seat to right and wrong. With that, here's what I said to City Council today about the Midtown Office Building project: By Coby Dillard That a majority of City Council has spoken in support of this project, in a time where our schools continue to fall apart and … Continue reading Remarks to City Council on Tivest Project
Sunshine Week starts March 13th
By Mark Brooks March 16, 2011 is James Madison's birthday. It is also during Sunshine Week for this year. Megan Rhyne, Director of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government, has a post on her blog with some early information. Her organization (VCOG), is the Virginia coordinator for Sunshine Week. The Freedom of Information Act is … Continue reading Sunshine Week starts March 13th
Norfolk: Just say no
This morning's newspaper reported that the developer of the office building project paid delinquent real estate taxes on properties it owns in the city. The taxes, penalty and interest on more than a dozen properties were paid for properties the company owns in Broad Creek, a development in central Norfolk in which the city has … Continue reading Norfolk: Just say no
Replacing Webb
The announcement that Senator Jim Webb will not seek reelection caught a lot of people by surprise. While thanking him for his service, speculation began almost immediately as to whom the Democrats would nominate to replace him. A meme quickly developed among the main stream media: the candidate would be former governor and current DNC … Continue reading Replacing Webb
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