The 62nd Annual Shad Planking will be held on Wednesday, April 21, beginning at 2pm at the Wakefield Sportsman’s Club. The formal event starts at 4pm and the speaker will be former Senator and former Governor George Allen. Tickets are $20 if purchased before April 1 and $25 thereafter.
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DPVA JJ Speaker announced: Klobuchar
The senior U. S. Senator from Minnesota, Amy Klobuchar, has been secured as the speaker for the annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner. This year's event features a weekend of activities, but the dinner, to be held on Saturday, March 20 at the Richmond Convention Center, is always the marquee event. Tickets for the dinner are $150 … Continue reading DPVA JJ Speaker announced: Klobuchar
As if on cue: it ain’t about us
Just yesterday, I wrote: Lost in all of this is the reason they were elected in the first place: to represent us, not themselves, to the best of their ability. With rare exceptions, it’s not about us. Exhibit A: Changes to ethics rules in the General Assembly, which seemed almost a sure thing in the … Continue reading As if on cue: it ain’t about us
My legislative agenda: reviewed
In December 2007, I put out my legislative agenda for the 2008 General Assembly session. It consisted of the following: Nonpartisan redistricting Payday lending reform Real estate tax relief Restoring felons right to vote Verifiable voting Throughout the 2008 session, I followed all the bills related to these topics. At the end, while there were … Continue reading My legislative agenda: reviewed
Opinion, please: who should have access to voter files?
Last year, a group called The Know Campaign, planned to send out a mailing to households in Virginia, disclosing the voting history of the household and their neighbors. A question arose as to how the non-profit group obtained the voting records, since access to those records is limited to elected officials, candidates and political party … Continue reading Opinion, please: who should have access to voter files?
Catching up with Senator Northam
I had the opportunity to spend a little time on the phone last week with my state senator, Ralph Northam. Our conversation covered a myriad of topics regarding the current General Assembly session. Northam represents the 6th Senate District, and is no longer the wet-behind-the-ears innocent that we elected three years ago. Northam expressed concerns … Continue reading Catching up with Senator Northam
ALERT: Oppose HB 392 today!
UPDATE: The bill has been carried over to 2011, so it is dead for this year. Thanks for everyone's help on this. The Senate Transportation Committee will be taking up House Bill 392 at its meeting this afternoon at 2pm. This bill, if you recall, will increase, from $1,000 to $5,000, the amount of water … Continue reading ALERT: Oppose HB 392 today!
More on Marshall’s comments
Del. Bob Marshall's comments continue to elicit responses - and none of them are positive. Rachel Maddow weighed in Monday evening Gov. Bob McDonnell condemned the remarks, calling them "wrong" and "offensive." Salon posted a good article on the event. Del. Robin Abbott made a heartfelt speech on the floor of the House Tuesday. The … Continue reading More on Marshall’s comments
Sideshow Bob: time to resign
News Leader reports: State Delegate Bob Marshall of Manassas says disabled children are God's punishment to women who have aborted their first pregnancy.He made that statement Thursday at a press conference to oppose state funding for Planned Parenthood. "The number of children who are born subsequent to a first abortion with handicaps has increased dramatically. … Continue reading Sideshow Bob: time to resign
Northam GA update
General Assembly Update - February 19, 2010. By Senator Ralph Northam Greetings from Richmond! This week, crossover took place in the General Assembly, with all passed Senate bills going to the House of Delegates for consideration, and vice versa. There was little action on any of the bills I am sponsoring, but the pace will … Continue reading Northam GA update
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