Brian Moran traveled through southwest Virginia last week, discussing his plan for health care. Here is a bit of video of the trip. Also, today the Moran campaign announced that he has been endorsed by Williamsburg mayor Jeanne Zeidler. Great job, Brian!
Category: Virginia
Stolle for…
... sheriff. Or maybe Congress. State Sen. Ken Stolle said Wednesday that he might run for Virginia Beach sheriff if incumbent Paul Lanteigne does not seek re-election this year. [...] Stolle, 54, said he also has been urged to run for Congress next year against Democrat Glenn Nye, the newly elected 2nd District incumbent. The … Continue reading Stolle for…
Judges (again)
The Pitchfork Rebellion is, according to this Washington Post article, a nonpartisan group critical of the judicial selection process in Virginia. Truth be told, it's hard not to be critical. Virginia is one of only two states, along with South Carolina, that empower their state legislatures to pick state judges, a process primarily conducted behind … Continue reading Judges (again)
Mike Signer’s Coffee Break 2/25/09
I had a chance to chat with LG candidate Mike Signer earlier this week and hope to have some time over the weekend to write up my thoughts. In the meantime, the candidate is embracing the use of technology to put out short videos each week on various topics. This is his latest Coffee Break.
What Matters February editorial roundtable
The monthly editorial roundtable for What Matters TV will air tonight at 8:30pm on WHRO. Joining host Cathy Lewis in the studio will be Don Luzzatto of the Virginian Pilot, Brian Kirwin of Bearing Drift, and yours truly. The Daily Press' Kimball Payne will provide commentary via satellite from Richmond. The show will be available … Continue reading What Matters February editorial roundtable
Moran Lunch in Norfolk 3/9
Please Join Mayor Paul Fraim Sheriff Bob McCabe Jeff Breit Dr. Rob Frazier Richard Levin Henry Light Dr. Keith Newby Andrew Sacks Peter Schmidt … Continue reading Moran Lunch in Norfolk 3/9
Purkey: “I was asleep”
Has he announced his retirement yet? Video courtesy of The Shad Plank If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.
Car dealers money grab
The so-called "Don Hall" bill (SB1410 and HB1778) has sailed through the General Assembly and now awaits the governor's signature. Similar bills are being pursued in 13 states, which would allow car dealers more compensation if the manufacturers kill a brand. It seems that the dealers are trying to get a piece of the bailout … Continue reading Car dealers money grab
Judge Ken Melvin?
It seems so. But several legislators, who did not want to be identified, said Tuesday that Melvin may have a second career in public life ahead of him. He is being considered for a Portsmouth Circuit Court seat, the legislators said. My understanding is that a sitting member of the General Assembly cannot be considered … Continue reading Judge Ken Melvin?
VB Clerk looking out for taxpayers
Virginia Beach Circuit Court Clerk Tina Sinnen is looking out for taxpayers in the city. According to this article, she is charging the grantor's tax, collected when a property is sold, based on the sales price and not on assessed value. Her rationale for not following the 2007 law, which says that taxes should be … Continue reading VB Clerk looking out for taxpayers
