Check out Delegate Adam Ebbin's blog for a tour of the capital that he filmed while the renovations were going on. The renovated building opens today. I didn't get picked to be among the 108 folks to greet Queen Elizabeth II. Oh well. I figured once they made it public, my odds dropped dramatically. The … Continue reading Quickies
Category: Virginia
Kaine closes loophole
My agreeing to participate in a day of silence in honor of the victims at Virginia Tech made it impossible to comment on yesterday's Executive Order #50 issued by Governor Tim Kaine. The governor was joined my Attorney General Bob McDonnell, whose office did the legal research for the order. Yesterday was a day for … Continue reading Kaine closes loophole
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30 day notice*
The second annual Vivian J. Paige Memorial Day Bash will be held Saturday, May 26, from 2-5pm at my home. This year's event will feature Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian J. Moran. For a little fun, we will be holding a presidential straw poll. The results will be announced at the end of the event. Tickets … Continue reading 30 day notice*
Join Northam for the 50-state canvass
The campaign of Ralph Northam, Democratic candidate for Senate in the 6th district, will be participating in tomorrow's 50-state canvass. Eastern Shore Canvass in Onley 10AM-1PM Four Corners Shopping Plaza Parking Lot 25248 Lankford Hwy Onley, VA 23418 Morning volunteers will also enjoy a free lunch courtesy of Frank Moore! Norfolk Canvass 2PM-5PM Meeting … Continue reading Join Northam for the 50-state canvass
VP on ethics
Yesterday, the Virginian-Pilot published an editorial on the ethics panel investigation that resulted in the clearing of state senators Ken Stolle and Tommy Norment. Here in a nutshell is what's wrong with ethics regulation in Virginia government. It's so inbred, so devoid of accountability, that even if a right action is taken, it smells. That … Continue reading VP on ethics
Stolle challenger out
According to the Virginian-Pilot, state senator Ken Stolle will not be primaried this year. His challenger, Craig Hudgins, failed to qualify due to the lack of signatures on his petitions. On April 16, a local Republican official - Catherine Colgan, legislative district chairwoman for the 8th Senate District - disqualified Hudgins. She said Hudgins did … Continue reading Stolle challenger out
UVa regrets school’s use of slaves
The University of Virginia's board passed a resolution last week professing regret for the use of slaves on the campus between 1819 and 1865, according to this article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. "The board expresses its particular regret for the employment of enslaved persons in these years and . . . expresses as well its … Continue reading UVa regrets school’s use of slaves
Kaine: use EO to close gun loophole?
The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that Governor Tim Kaine is looking into whether he can use an executive order to close the loophole which allowed the Virginia Tech shooter to purchase his weapons. Seung-Hui Cho had been ordered by a court to undergo psychiatric counseling after he was ruled to present a danger to himself. But … Continue reading Kaine: use EO to close gun loophole?
Norment and Stolle cleared of ethics charges
State Senators Thomas Norment, Jr. and Kenneth Stolle were notified Monday that ethics charges against them had been dismissed. The charges were brought by Roanoke attorney G. David Nixon.
