SB1327, which increases the minimum wage to $6.50 per hour, passed Senate Commerce and Labor Committee yesterday by a unanimous vote. From the Virginian-Pilot: "It's time now and I, quite frankly, don't think the federal government has lived up to its responsibility in this area," said Sen. Frank Wagner, R-Virginia Beach. Now, if the Senate … Continue reading Minimum wage increase passes Senate
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Poll: The 11th Commandment
Virginia Federalist is running a poll on the so-called 11th Amendment: thou shalt not speak ill of a member of one’s own political party Head on over and participate.
Farlow officially in HOD 96th race
Troy Farlow has officially entered the race for the House of Delegates seat in the 96th district, currently occupied by Melanie Rapp (R). Farlow filed the necessary paperwork on January 22. "I have talked to people all across the district," Farlow says, "from Norge and Toano to York and Tabb, and one thing is abundantly … Continue reading Farlow officially in HOD 96th race
Something in the water?
From the AP (via PilotOnline): "I saw some little black kid who had a T-shirt on that said 'My dad's name is Donor,' and I thought, that's pathetic," [Republican Del. Robert G.] Marshall said.
Tax on tax nixed in Senate
The Senate passed SB 772 last Monday and it now moves on to the house. This nixes the tax on tax proposed by Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald.
Hargrove: time to retire?
Today, January 26, is Delegate Frank Hargrove's birthday, his 80th to be exact. Happy birthday, Delegate Hargrove. Most folks at 80 are slowing down, taking it easy, smelling the roses, eating dinner at restaraunts during the 5pm early bird specials. Not Delegate Hargrove. He's at his seat, casting votes on bills. I wonder, though, if … Continue reading Hargrove: time to retire?
Purkey’s 2-term governor legislation
Del. Bob Purkey (R-82) has introduced bills for 14 years that would allow Virginia a Virginia governor to serve two consecutive terms. Virginia is alone in not allowing its governor to succeed himself. The holdup is that Virginia's governor is considered powerful, and the legislature is generally unwilling to have such a powerful person run … Continue reading Purkey’s 2-term governor legislation
Smear politics and fighting fair
Citing the recent incident involving Barack Obama, Scott writes a thoughtful post on smear politics. FOXNews started an unsubstantiated rumor about Barack Obama. First off, who cares if he went to a muslim school?? Then to make matters worse, they said the “fact” was found by the Hillary Clinton campaign. It is apparently is false. … Continue reading Smear politics and fighting fair
House Republicans defeat minimum wage bills
Yesterday, House Republicans on the Commerce and Labor Committee managed to kill all of the minimum wage bills that were submitted. You can see video of the committee votes here. Some comments on the vote: ““Working full time and raising a family should never be a ticket to poverty,” House Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran … Continue reading House Republicans defeat minimum wage bills
Help Dion Win
The special election in Occoquan is this Tuesday, January 30. Via RK, here are some things that you can do to help Jeff Dion win this seat: CANVASSING Saturday, Sunday, Monday morning CARPOOLERS will be meeting at 9:00 am on Saturday and Sunday at the parking lot of the former Webb HQ, 1916 Wilson Blvd … Continue reading Help Dion Win
