2005 income less than 2000

Let me guess - you already knew that, right? Because you can feel it in your pocketbook. From the New York Times: Americans earned a smaller average income in 2005 than in 2000, the fifth consecutive year that they had to make ends meet with less money than at the peak of the last economic … Continue reading 2005 income less than 2000 →

Vick signs deal, will plead Monday

It's all over but the shouting. NFL star Michael Vick signed a plea deal with federal prosecutors in Richmond late Thursday and has agreed to admit to financing the Bad Newz Kennels dogfighting operation from his Surry County property, according to a source with direct knowledge of the deal. UPDATE: The NFL has suspended him … Continue reading Vick signs deal, will plead Monday →

NAACP and Vick

By now, everyone is aware of the statements about Michael Vick made by the president of the Atlanta chapter of the NAACP, R.L. White. Yesterday, we had this comment from interim national NAACP president Dennis Courtland Hayes: Falcons quarterback Michael Vick “is not a victim” and should be held responsible for his actions involving a … Continue reading NAACP and Vick →

Heretick on transportation plan

Steve Heretick, the Democratic candidate in the 13th Senate district, issued a statement this afternoon in response to the Republican press conference on the transportation plan. "Transportation funding requires steady, reliable funding sources," Councilman Heretick said. "After years of failing to provide real leadership on this issue, and to afford our region a real plan … Continue reading Heretick on transportation plan →

Gotta love it

The Washington Post has an article on the GOP's plan to overturn the abuser fees. The money quote: "We lost the confidence of the people on this issue, and we need to fix it," [Virginia Beach State Senator Ken] Stolle said. I'd agree with that statement 😉 But the GOP proposal falls short of getting … Continue reading Gotta love it →

A look at the revenue shortfall

With Monday's presentation to the money committees of the General Assembly, we now know that FY 2007 revenues were $234 million short and estimated revenues for FY 2008 will be $407 million less than previously forecasted. The Governor's remarks to the committee did not include all of the details. That task was left to Secretary … Continue reading A look at the revenue shortfall →

Heretick event with Warner

Steve Heretick, the Democratic candidate in the 13th Senatorial district, is having an event this Sunday, August 26, with former governor Mark Warner. The event will be held at the R and R Ranch (7742 Quaker Drive, Suffolk) from 6pm to 8pm. Tickets are $50 or $250 if you want to attend the special reception … Continue reading Heretick event with Warner →

NN Dems event tomorrow

Thursday, August 23rd at 7 PM, the Newport News Democratic City Committee is hosting a "Turning Newport News Blue" dinner. The event will be held at the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Hall, 812 Warwick Blvd at Union Street. From an email I received: Many special invited guest and candidates will be in attendance to talk … Continue reading NN Dems event tomorrow →

Upcoming Iraq rally and vigil

The Iraq Summer Campaign is sponsoring a Take A Stand Town Hall and Stand Up Vigil in Hampton Roads. The event will be held Tuesday, August 28, at 7pm at the Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church Community Center in Virginia Beach. RSVP here.