ImNotEmeril hosts this week's Virginia Blog Carnival. (Somehow I missed the announcement but then I see that Alton's site isn't on the VPB aggregator 😦 ) Some good stuff in there. Head on over and check out the 64th edition of this weekly event.
Category: Virginia
GA to meet in Jamestown
Per the Daily Press, the opening session of the 2007 General Assembly will be held in Jamestown. The Vice President, Dick Cheney, has been invited to speak.
Blog spotlight: Blacknell.net
One of the best blogs on the net, in my opinion, is Blacknell.net. Regulars here will recognize the writer, MB. I find stuff on this blog that I never see commented on anywhere else. If you want intelligent commentary, head over and check it out 🙂
Dion for Supervisor
I normally don't wade into the local politics of other areas. Heck, just keeping up with the shenanigans in Hampton Roads is enough. However, this time I feel compelled. Jeff Dion is the Democratic candidate for Occoquan Supervisor, having been nominated by the Prince William County Democratic Committee. Dion is an attorney and victim advocate … Continue reading Dion for Supervisor
Lambert in trouble
The Richmond Democrat has an account of last night's RCDC meeting in which the behavior of Senator Benny Lambert was discussed. Lambert, if you recall, openly supported Republican George Allen, a direct violation of the Democratic Party Plan. I just want to know what in the heck is wrong with Ds. Is there something in … Continue reading Lambert in trouble
Webb v Bush: BJS has the goods
I have not commented on the now infamous exchange between President George Bush and Virginia Senator-elect Webb, mainly because it seems that all of what I have read about the incident has come via partisan sources. To my knowledge, no one who observed the incident has commented so I've been content to let the rest … Continue reading Webb v Bush: BJS has the goods
Committee defeats payday lending ban
According to the Daily Press, the predatory lending of payday loans will be allowed to continue. In a 10-8 vote, the Commerce and Labor Committee defeated a bill from Del. John O'Bannon, R-Henrico, aimed at repealing the 2002 law that began a new chapter in consumer lending. It led to an explosion of storefront payday … Continue reading Committee defeats payday lending ban
Charity idea: Help Virginia Read
One of the joys of blogging is having people read what I write. If all I do is write and no one reads it, would there be any joy? I don't know - and I really don't want to find out 😉 But the reality is that there are some people who cannot read. Stepping … Continue reading Charity idea: Help Virginia Read
What’s old is new
A long time ago, primary schools housed students up to the eighth grade and high school started at 9th grade. There were no junior high schools (as they were called when I attended, and included grades 7-9) or middle schools, as they are now called, housing grades 6-8. Hampton is now looking to revert to … Continue reading What’s old is new
Governor Kaine delays execution
Governor Tim Kaine has decided to delay the execution of Percy Lavar Walton for another 18 months: “After reviewing this information, I am compelled to conclude that Walton is severely mentally impaired and meets the Supreme Court’s definition of mental incompetence. Because one cannot reasonably conclude that Walton is fully aware of the punishment he … Continue reading Governor Kaine delays execution
