Former attorney general candidate Chap Petersen has started blogging. I had the pleasure of getting to know Chap a bit during the primary last year. I think he is a bright young man with a great future. Welcome to the Virginia blogsphere, Chap!
Category: Virginia
More on Norfolk real estate tax deferral
The more I think about and research this program, the less attractive it sounds. To recap: the program allows the deferral of taxes on any amount over the first 10% of assessment growth. Other requirements: Must have lived in home for at least 5 years. Combined household income cannot exceed $100,000. Taxes deferred will carry … Continue reading More on Norfolk real estate tax deferral
Update: Explanation of amendment
Thanks to "Not Impressed and Angry" over at Not Larry Sabato, here is the text of the explanation of the Marriage Amendment that AG Bob McDonnell's office presented to the House Privileges and Elections Committee yesterday. The explanation was approved by the committee on a 12-6 vote (nays: Scott, Brink, Alexander, Sickles, Dance, Englin) despite … Continue reading Update: Explanation of amendment
Bush coming to Beach for Drake
On Friday, May 19, President George Bush will be in Virginia Beach for a $5,000 per-person fundraiser for Rep. Thelma Drake. The invitation-only luncheon will be held at the home of Eleanor and Bob Stanton.
Do endorsements affect your choice?
Part of politics is lining up endorsements under the premise that if these people support you, others will, too. Webb got a pretty good push today: Jim Webb received today support from seven past and present Senate Democrats including Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, … Continue reading Do endorsements affect your choice?
Marriage amendment: more bad news
I think we all know that the battle over the so-called "Gay Marriage Amendment" is almost lost. The only question is how bad the loss will be. Today, a panel of state delegates voted to adopt the explanation of the amendment written by AG Bob McDonnell's staff. This explanation will be included on the State … Continue reading Marriage amendment: more bad news
MoveOn.org Drake ads – are they backfiring?
The Pilot's editorial today discusses the latest ad from MoveOn.org regarding Thelma Drake. The ad, which can be viewed on the MoveOn.org website (Quicktime required), is the second of three planned. This ad attempts to draw a connection between Drake and lobbyist Jack Abramoff. On the website is a pdf of the supporting documentation for … Continue reading MoveOn.org Drake ads – are they backfiring?
Ear to the ground: Norfolk Mayoral Race 2010
With last Tuesday's elections now over, attention has already turned to the next mayoral race in 2010. Today's Pilot has a couple of articles of interest. Everybody's running Seems that nearly every council member is throwing their hat in the ring. The only ones not mentioned as doing so is Don Williams and the newly … Continue reading Ear to the ground: Norfolk Mayoral Race 2010
Regional meeting on Senate Transportation bills
The Virginia Senate Finance Committee is holding a Regional Meeting on the Senate Transportation bills that were introduced recently. When: Wednesday, May 10th at 6:30 pm Where: Virginia Beach Higher Education Center, 1881 University Drive, VIrginia Beach Who: Everyone who is interested in the transportation issues before the General Assembly
You might be a Levelhead if you…
Believe people should be able to own guns but not bazookas. Pray for the folks who waste their time worrying about prayer in school. Are concerned about how trade with China will affect the price of bottle rockets. Are troubled by abortion and by attempts to totally ban it. Believe the government should keep its … Continue reading You might be a Levelhead if you…
