Del. Steve Shannon (D-35) has been rumored to be planning a run for attorney general in 2009. Taking a look at the bills he has introduced, I'd say he's laying the groundwork 😉 Notice his tag cloud? The largest item is crime. Among the bills he has introduced: HB964: Increases penalties for a convicted sexual … Continue reading Think Shannon may be running for AG?
Tuesday update (01/15): Payday lending
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Once again, not much to report except committee assignments. Nearly all of the bills are in the HC&L (House Commerce & Labor) committee or the SC&L (Senate Commerce & Labor) committee. The HC&L committee meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1/2 hour after adjournment, while the SC&L committee meets Mondays, … Continue reading Tuesday update (01/15): Payday lending
Senate P&E Agenda Tuesday: redistricing & voting rights
The Senate P&E committee meets Tuesday afternoon at 4pm On the docket are the following bills (ones included in my legislative agenda are in bold): SB7 - absentee voting for persons with disability or illness (Deeds) SB53 - paper and electronic pollbooks (Whipple) SB62 - voter registration, procedures for applications and receipts (Howell) SB70 - … Continue reading Senate P&E Agenda Tuesday: redistricing & voting rights
What she said
from Assembly Access: Now, Mr. Speaker and ladies and gentlemen of the House, we have a real opportunity and a real privilege. Because during the next 55 days, we can take action on all those problems. Or not. You go, girl 🙂
Bill highlight: Colgan’s SB582 – income tax conformity
Sen. Chuck Colgan (D-29) has proposed SB582, which will roll Virginia's income tax conformity date forward from 12/31/06 to 12/31/07. As I mentioned earlier, I would like to see this bill taken up as soon as possible. (Of course, what I'd really like to see is a bill that simply makes Virginia tax law conform … Continue reading Bill highlight: Colgan’s SB582 – income tax conformity
Watching from the couch
That's where the Cowboys will be next week after losing to the Giants 21-17. 😆 My favorite team? The Washington Redskins and whoever is playing against the Cowboys 😉
Last day to register and don’t forget the 17-year-olds
Today - Monday, Janaury 14 - is the last day to register to vote in the February 12 presidential primaries. 17-year-olds, who will be 18 by Election Day, November 4, are eligible to vote in these primaries and any other primaries or special elections held between now and then. If you haven't registered or know … Continue reading Last day to register and don’t forget the 17-year-olds
Monday update (01/14): Redistricting
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Given that the legislative session has just started, there is not much to report other than the list of bills filed at this point and the committees to which they have been assigned. As you can see, nearly all of these bills will be heard by the HP&E … Continue reading Monday update (01/14): Redistricting
Bill highlight: Englin’s HJ111 – study the Dillon Rule
Del. David Englin (D-45) has proposed HJ111, the purpose of which is to study the Dillon Rule. WHEREAS, the Dillon Rule is a 19th century judicial philosophy of statutory construction that holds that all local authority must be based on expressed constitutional or statutory provisions; and WHEREAS, Virginia is among a handful of states that … Continue reading Bill highlight: Englin’s HJ111 – study the Dillon Rule
The Pulpit Speaks: March 18-24, 1961
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, 'I have bought a piece of ground and I must need to go and see it! I pray … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 18-24, 1961
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