Governor Tim Kaine brings his transportation plan to Hampton Roads tonight with a town hall meeting at 7:30pm at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The Governor returns to Hampton Roads on Tuesday, June 3, with a similar meeting in Virginia Beach. That meeting will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and starts at … Continue reading Kaine in Hampton tonight for transportation town hall
American Idol Results 05/14/08: Down to 2
Last night, the three remaining contestants each sang three songs: one chosen by the judges, one chosen by the contestant and one chosen by the show's producers. Wonderkid David Archuleta did a decent job with his three, although his own choice was a bit strange. Syesha - well, let's just say she didn't give me … Continue reading American Idol Results 05/14/08: Down to 2
Norfolk council informally approves budget
According to this article, the Norfolk City Council informally approved the city's $1.2 billion budget yesterday. As expected, th budget, which goes into effect July 1, does not include a reduction in the real estate tax rate. One change made by council was to increase the income eligibility for the Tax Relief Program for Seniors … Continue reading Norfolk council informally approves budget
Hillary takes WV
OK, so it's not a surprise that Hillary Clinton has been projected the winner of the WV primary. But did you know that no Democrat has won the White House since 1916 without winning the WV? Democrats carried West Virginia in 1992 and 1996, but lost the state—and the White House--in 2000 and 2004. Hmm. … Continue reading Hillary takes WV
Opinion, please: local income tax
Until mentioned in the Governor's news release, I was quite unaware that a local income tax option existed. According to the Code of Virginia: The Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William, and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach hereby authorized to levy a local income … Continue reading Opinion, please: local income tax
Kaine proposes transportation plan
Governor Tim Kaine will propose his transportation plan in a press conference at noon today. The Daily Press has AP writer Bob Lewis' report on last night's conference calls with Senate and House Democrats. The Virginian Pilot also has an article on the topic. According to my sources, the Governor's plan takes a three-pronged approach … Continue reading Kaine proposes transportation plan
The Pulpit Speaks: May 9, 1959
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A few days ago, a young man came to me. On his face was written all of the evidence of distress. He inquired of me if I had a few moments that I … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 9, 1959
The aftermath
The writing of the obituary of the Hillary Clinton campaign for the Democratic nomination for president began in earnest on Wednesday morning. Her narrow win in Indiana coupled with the loss in North Carolina has all of the pundits weighing in. I don't think anyone can deny that the path to the nomination hasn't narrowed. … Continue reading The aftermath
OTR 05/11: Robertson, transportation
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a segment with Gordon Robertson, son of Pat, CEO of CBN and co-host of The 700 Club. In the other segment, host Joel Rubin is joined by Phil Shucet, former Commissioner of VDOT. Shucet has proposed a bridge to connect the Southside and Peninsula, rather than another tunnel. … Continue reading OTR 05/11: Robertson, transportation
Report: Generations of Women for Hillary
The Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC was the setting for Wednesday's gathering of some 1,500 women (and a few men 🙂 ) who support Hillary Clinton's presidential bid. I had not originally planned to attend this event but when contacted about it Saturday evening, I decided to go. After all, what better way to … Continue reading Report: Generations of Women for Hillary
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