The General Assembly is reconvening Friday to vote on some judicial openings. I'm told that the Virginia Beach Circuit Court vacancy will be filled by former Del. Glenn Crowshaw and the Eastern Shore vacancy will be filled by W. Revell Lewis III. 6th district Senator Ralph Northam helped to broker the deal.
Category: Virginia
ICYMI: Investing in incumbents
My latest op-ed appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. It is sometimes frustrating to see the contributions from businesses who lobby the General Assembly appear to make the difference in races. But we - and the candidates - miss the fact that more contributions come from individuals than businesses.
ICYMI: If the ceiling lands on Virginia
My latest op-ed appeared in last Thursday's Virginian-Pilot. In Hampton Roads, I'm told some 45% of our economy is government-related. If the debt-ceiling situation isn't resolved, we're in for a world of hurt.
McDonnell’s pants on fire
I can't believe McDonnell had the audacity to say Virginia's state workers pay nothing towards their retirement. Has he signed so many bills that he forgot about the two related to this?
21st HOD: Bennett launches website, FB
One of the few races on the Southside of Hampton Roads is that in the 21st House of Delegates district which pits freshman incumbent Ron Villanueva against political newcomer Adrianne Bennett. An attorney, Bennett is a Hampton Roads native who once interned for former Congressman Owen Picket. For Democrats in Virginia Beach, this is about … Continue reading 21st HOD: Bennett launches website, FB
H.R. #3: assault on women’s health
Guest post by Viola Baskerville Last week America paid her final respects to one of our most beloved First Ladies, Betty Ford. Time Magazine once called her the “Fighting First Lady” for her outspoken political views and support for women’s rights. She was a Republican who lobbied for the ERA Amendment to the United States … Continue reading H.R. #3: assault on women’s health
Cumberland School Board member declines to run for re-election
George Reid, who has been the School Board member for District 4 for almost twenty years, has announced he is not running for re-election this fall in local elections. Reid, who has refused to answer any questions from me for well over two years, presided over the board as it's chair most recently, until an … Continue reading Cumberland School Board member declines to run for re-election
Quick links 07/18/11
A few links from around the 'net: Norfolk's secrecy doesn't help schools.I think this is the first time that the editorial board in Norfolk has come out in favor of elected school boards. Good for them! Speaking of schools, how about that cheating scandal in Georgia? RIP, Jim Kincaid. A true professional, the likes of … Continue reading Quick links 07/18/11
ICYMI: The tug of war over school dollars
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. There has been quite a fight going on between the city council in Virginia Beach and its elected school board. The revenue-sharing arrangement, which can be found in the budget (pdf, p. 16), is a part of the discussion. The answer, in my mind, is to … Continue reading ICYMI: The tug of war over school dollars
Red Cross needs blood
The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations. All blood types are needed. In May and June, while demand for blood products remained steady, donations were at the lowest level the Red Cross has seen during this timeframe in over a dozen years. Because of that, the Red Cross needs blood donors now more … Continue reading Red Cross needs blood
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