Glenn Nye has announced his candidacy for the 2nd Congressional district. The 2nd Congressional District covers the City of Virginia Beach, a portion of Norfolk, and the Eastern Shore. The seat is currently occupied by Republican Thelma Drake, the subject of an editorial in Thursday's Virginian Pilot. The Pilot's editorial board, even though they endorsed … Continue reading Nye announces for the 2nd
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Thursday update (01/31): Real estate tax relief
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Wednesday's local section in the Virginian Pilot included a headline about real estate tax increases in Norfolk. I knew this day was coming - and it was the main reason I left the Board for of review for Real Estate Assessments. When the sales information for real estate … Continue reading Thursday update (01/31): Real estate tax relief
LG Bloggers’ Day – Stephen Newman
Senator Stephen Newman is chairman of the Republican Caucus and represents Lynchburg. Discussed the putting together again of the Joint Republican Caucus, which includes Republicans in both the House and the Senate.
LG Bloggers’ Day – Jackson Miller
Miller just endeared himself to the blogosphere for saying that we blog from our basements.
Live blogging the LG’s Blogger’s Day
The afternoon session has just gotten started with LG Bill Bolling discussing the action in the Senate today on the repeal of the abusive driver fees and the judges. Now up is Ron Butler, president of Creative Direct, LLC, a direct mail firm in Richmond. He has managed a number of campaigns, including that of … Continue reading Live blogging the LG’s Blogger’s Day
M Warner, Allen support bipartisan redistricting
At today's press conference, Democratic senate candidate and former governor Mark Warner along with former governor George Allen expressed support for bipartisan redistricting. Joining Governor Tim Kaine and LG Bill Bolling was Democratic caucus chair Brian Moran. Moran issued this statement: This significant improvement to our representative democracy continues to gain support. The current partisan … Continue reading M Warner, Allen support bipartisan redistricting
Paula Miller on the homestead exemption
Here is my delegate, Paula Miller, talking about the homestead exemption, HB11. Great job, Del. Miller! Del. Bob Brink also weighed in. You can catch his video over at Assembly Access.
Bolling supportive of bipartisan redistricting
Add LG Bill Bolling's name to those who support bipartisan redistricting. According to The Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bolling endorse the proposal today, along with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. In a letter to fellow Republicans, Bolling said now is an ideal time to promote bipartisan redistricting because the Senate is held by Democrats and the House … Continue reading Bolling supportive of bipartisan redistricting
Tuesday update (01/29): Payday lending
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Still no action on any of the payday lending legislation I previously listed. It appears that the conversation is continuing on reaching a compromise. In the meantime, take a look at this article from The Virginian Pilot. Lenders are targeting middle-income neighborhoods, usually near shopping malls, and avoiding … Continue reading Tuesday update (01/29): Payday lending
CALL TO ACTION: HB1522 (Abolish Dept of Business Assistance)
I received an email Sunday evening regarding this bill, which I highlighted in this post. The Greater Hampton Roads Black Chamber of Commerce (GHRBCC) is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining the Black business community in Hampton Roads through entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, capitalistic activity, and benefit solutions for our members. The services that the VDBA … Continue reading CALL TO ACTION: HB1522 (Abolish Dept of Business Assistance)
