with this https://twitter.com/JoeStGeorge/status/598908775119069184 I don't even know where to start. Go away, Joe.
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Category: Virginia
79th House of Delegates election
Come June 9, voters in the 79th House of Delegates district will take to the polls to choose their representative. OK - so that's technically not true since 6/9 is the date of the primary. But it is effectively true. Take a look at this: Let's be honest - a Republican can't win this seat … Continue reading 79th House of Delegates election
ICYMI: Be a martyr for the cause
Yes, I've been buried again 😦 I keep hoping that things will settle down and I'll have more time to post here but it just hasn't happened yet. Not that there is any shortage of things to opine on - because there isn't. After all, between Norfolk and Richmond, to name a couple, there's plenty … Continue reading ICYMI: Be a martyr for the cause
ICYMI: Where’s Howlin’ Henry?
My latest op-ed, titled above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Friday. As Senate Bill 1349 passed both chambers of the legislature, I couldn't help but think of an old bumper sticker and Henry Howell Jr. The bumper sticker read, "Welcome to Virginia. Owned and Operated by Vepco." Howell, the fiery populist from Norfolk, campaigned for … Continue reading ICYMI: Where’s Howlin’ Henry?
Catching up: last two op-eds
I've been really busy over the past 10 days but not so busy that I didn't write a couple of op-eds for The Virginian-Pilot. The Norfolk City Council's vote to elect our school boards by wards prompted my "Wrong on school wards" piece, which appeared Thursday, 1/29. I really wasn't surprised the majority voted for … Continue reading Catching up: last two op-eds
ICYMI: Another tool in the school toolbox
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. In it, I discuss House Bill 1585, which was introduced by my delegate, Chris Stolle. Stolle's bill seeks to add two alternative schedules to Va. Code § 22.1-79.1. One would allow the operation of year-round schools, a trend in education. A report by the … Continue reading ICYMI: Another tool in the school toolbox
A cap on student fees?
Will ODU have to leave Conference USA? That's what some think the result of HB 1897 will be. I saw this bill coming - in the fall of 2013. That semester, I was taking a class and had to write a research paper. One of the things that had long intrigued me but I'd never … Continue reading A cap on student fees?
ICYMI: 45 days of expectations in Richmond
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Friday. With the Virginia General Assembly opening its 2015 session Wednesday and this being an election year for all 140 members, it should be a quite entertaining session. For reference purposes, the numbers I included in the article came from the statistics maintained by the Virginia … Continue reading ICYMI: 45 days of expectations in Richmond
McDonnell sentencing today
Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell will be sentenced today. The Washington Post has a live blog up, as does The Virginian-Pilot. The recommendation is a sentence of 10-12 years. Maureen McDonnell, the former first lady, will not be sentenced today. Her sentencing is set for mid-February. I'll be joining Bearing Drift's Jim Hoeft on WVEC … Continue reading McDonnell sentencing today
Lewis town hall meetings this week
Senator Lynwood Lewis, who represents the 6th district, is holding a series of town hall meetings in advance of the start of the General Assembly session next week. Except as noted, the meetings will be held from 6pm to 7:30pm. Here's the schedule: Norfolk Today, 1/5/15: Mary D. Pretlow Library, 111 W. Ocean View Avenue, … Continue reading Lewis town hall meetings this week
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