Thursday update (02/14): Real estate tax relief

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. The Virginian Pilot editorial board took on the issue of the homestead exemption in a three-part series last weekend (1, 2, 3). Objections to this method of relief, which is not automatic and the localities will have to adopt, ring a bit hollow to me. Honestly, I don't … Continue reading Thursday update (02/14): Real estate tax relief →

Results Watch Parties

It's been a busy day for anyone who has been working on the campaigns. In just a few minutes, the polls will close. Join fellow Democrats around the state to watch the results roll in. Norfolk - The Norfolk City Democratic Committee invites all Democrats to come to The New Belmont to watch results. Virginia … Continue reading Results Watch Parties →

Payday lending bill passes

HB12, the revised bill I mentioned last week, passed this House this morning on a 91-7 vote. Kudos to the majority of Delegates who voted for this bill.

Two years

Thanks to the little graphic in the bottom of my side bar, I'm reminded that today is the two-year anniversary of the launching of this blog. What appears in the About section of my sidebar was written at that time and I believe remains true today: The primary focus of this blog is Norfolk politics. … Continue reading Two years →

Hillary campaign Monday schedule of events

Here is the schedule of campaign appearances: President Clinton speaks at a "Solutions for America" Town Hall Event 12:15pm Great Hall, The Woodard Center 1301 College Avenue Mary Washington University Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Senator Clinton Speaks at Larry Sabato's class 3:00 pm Cabell Hall, Univ. of Virginia Charlottesville, VA (not open to the public) President … Continue reading Hillary campaign Monday schedule of events →

Monday update (02/11): Redistricting

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. SB38, the bipartisan redistricting bill, passed the Senate on a 33-5 vote last Monday. It has been communicated to the House, where it should land in P&E subcommitte on Elections. Getting this bill out of the subcommittee will be crucial, so if you know any members (Chairman Chris … Continue reading Monday update (02/11): Redistricting →

Veterans for Hillary Monday in Norfolk – Canceled

Hampton Roads veterans are invited to join former Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton and RADM David Stone (USN, Ret) for an event for Hillary Clinton for President. The event will be held Monday, February 11, 2007 at 2pm at the Half Moon Cruise Terminal, located next to Nauticus in downtown. UPDATE: This event … Continue reading Veterans for Hillary Monday in Norfolk – Canceled →