I took some time away from the impending tax filing deadline (hey - a gal deserves a little break 😉 ) to attend the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus reception Tuesday night in Richmond. This event is always a good time and this year was no exception. Honored for his service to the Commonwealth was retiring, … Continue reading Legislative Black Caucus reception
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Melvin appointed to Circuit Court
According to a press release from Governor Tim Kaine, Del. Ken Melvin, whose retirement was announced earlier this year, has been appointed to the Portsmouth Circuit Court, effective May 1. "With this appointment, Ken will have another opportunity to build upon his record of dedicated service to the Commonwealth," Governor Kaine said. "Ken has served … Continue reading Melvin appointed to Circuit Court
Whitfield finally pardoned
Almost two years ago, I became aware of the plight of Arthur Whitfield. Today Governor Tim Kaine finally issued him a pardon, nearly four years after it was requested and almost five years since he was released from prison after serving 22 years for a crime he did not commit. I'll say again what I … Continue reading Whitfield finally pardoned
Frederick decision today
Republicans are meeting today to decide the fate of their chairman, Del. Jeff Frederick. Bearing Drift is live blogging the proceedings. I understand it will literally be hours before any decision is made. UPDATE: Frederick has been removed. The vote was 57-18. Have to say I'm surprised. I never thought it would happen.
Equality in Iowa – and Virginia
Who would have thought it? The Iowa Supreme Court this morning unanimously upheld gays’ right to marry. “The Iowa statute limiting civil marriage to a union between a man and a woman violates the equal protection clause of the Iowa Constitution,” the justices said in a summary of their decision. The court rules that gay … Continue reading Equality in Iowa – and Virginia
Change the process of selecting judges
As if you need further proof that the system is horribly broken: Portsmouth could lose one of three judges for its busy General District Court because of a feud between local state legislators over who should be appointed to an opening on the bench. The Virginian-Pilot editorial board today urged the legislators to "set aside … Continue reading Change the process of selecting judges
Fundraising deadline tonight
My email inbox has been flooded with requests for contributions as today's fundraising deadline approached. If you somehow managed to escape the deluge, consider this as a special request to contribute to your candidate(s) of choice. I'll be sending a couple of bucks to Brian Moran, but don't forget that there are other races going … Continue reading Fundraising deadline tonight
Democratic gubernatorial debate schedule
The campaigns of three Democratic gubernatorial candidates have announced a debate schedule. April 19th: Farm Team Debate in Williamsburg April 23rd: Virginia Education Association's Convention Debate in Hampton April 28th: Sorensen Institute/Danville Register & Bee Debate in Danville April 29th: Huffington Post/Not Larry Sabato/Fire Dog Lake/Collegiate Times Debate in Blacksburg May 19th: Washington Post/Northern Virginia … Continue reading Democratic gubernatorial debate schedule
NC AG files brief in VRA lawsuit; where’s the VA AG?
The Attorney General of North Carolina has filed a brief in Voting Rights Act lawsuit that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. [Roy Cooper] attended a rally at the Legislative Building to announce his office had asked the justices to preserve a section of the landmark 1965 law that requires the federal government … Continue reading NC AG files brief in VRA lawsuit; where’s the VA AG?
Lobbying for both sides
No one can serve two masters, because either he will hate one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. -- Matthew 6:24 Kemper Consulting represents the City of Norfolk. Kemper Consulting also represents CenterPointe Properties. CenterPointe Properties wants to take over the port operations of the Virginia Port Authority, … Continue reading Lobbying for both sides
