Category: Virginia

Who makes the laws anyway?

Interesting column by Charles Krauthammer: Regardless of your feelings on the substance of the immigration issue, this is not how a constitutional democracy should operate. Administrators administer the law, they don't change it. That's the legislators' job. [...] This contagion of executive willfulness is not confined to the federal government or to Democrats. In Virginia, … Continue reading Who makes the laws anyway? →

Open thread 08/11/10

I'm little bit buried today. What's on your mind? Consider this an open thread. Here's one thing you might want to discuss: privatization of ABC. Check out the latest video from the RTD's Jeff Schapiro.

Joint Forces Command to close

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced yesterday plans to close the Joint Forces Command, located in Norfolk. In a press conference yesterday, Gov. Bob McDonnell was joined by the Hampton Roads Congressional delegation - Reps. Bobby Scott, Randy Forbes, Rob Wittman and Glenn Nye - along with the mayors of Norfolk and Suffolk, Paul Fraim … Continue reading Joint Forces Command to close →

Reminder: Governor in Norfolk tonight

Just a reminder that Governor Bob McDonnell will be hold a town hall meeting at Old Dominion University this evening. The event will be held in the Hampton/Newport News room at Webb Center from 7pm to 8:30pm.

More McDonald revelations

Saturday's Virginian-Pilot brought more revelations in the ongoing saga of Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald. While the headline pointed towards whether City Manager Regina Williams has the authority to order a hiring freeze and a ban on travel, it was the opening paragraph that raised more than a few eyebrows: Commissioner of Revenue … Continue reading More McDonald revelations →

Sen. Webb’s diversity diversion

My latest op-ed, with the title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday.  Since I wrote this blog post, the response of the Virginia NAACP"s executive director was made public and he was interviewed on TV. The discussion of Sen. Webb's op-ed continues, both online and off. (Just ran across this post last night.) I suspect … Continue reading Sen. Webb’s diversity diversion →

Activist judges: in the eye of the beholder

Exhibit A: Commonwealth of Virginia v. Kathleen Sebelius Exhibit B: Perry v. Schwarzenegger Which of these rulings is the result of a co-called "activist judge?" I happen to think neither, but there are plenty who disagree. We have gotten to the point where any decision with which we disagree had to be handed down by … Continue reading Activist judges: in the eye of the beholder →

Retire in order to serve?

That's the choice that Del. Dickie Bell had to make. "We are pleased to accommodate you and support you as a citizen legislator in the Virginia General Assembly," [Staunton School Board Chairman John] Ocheltree wrote. "We trust, however, that you recognize that your extended absence from your teaching duties creates hardship for the school division … Continue reading Retire in order to serve? →

Governor to visit Norfolk Aug. 9

Governor Bob McDonnell will hold a series of town hall meetings across the state beginning August 4. Dubbed the "Virginia Speaks" tour, the series will allow citizens to speak directly to the Governor and members of his cabinet and administration. The only Hampton Roads stop is scheduled for Monday, August 9, from 7pm to 8:30pm … Continue reading Governor to visit Norfolk Aug. 9 →