Here's a piece of legislation that I sincerely hope to see passed. The governor, Tim Kaine, has proposed a homestead exemption, which will allow a certain amount to be exempted from real estate taxes. The text of the announcement: The Governor’s homeowner tax relief plan calls for a state constitutional amendment to allow local governments … Continue reading Governor proposes homestead exemption, other items
Monday afternoon quickies
The cat is out of the bag. A new blog, The Women's Post, is online. If you would like to participate, email me. Phyllis Randall at A Moderate Voice has thrown her hat in the ring. She announced this morning that she is running for Supervisor. I wish her the best. Head on over and … Continue reading Monday afternoon quickies
The Direction on the Dillon Rule
I finally got around to watching The Direction's videocast posted last week. Ken spent most of the time in this 36 minute show talking about the Dillon Rule. He calls it a "red herring" and takes to task those who think the rule should be abolished. I fully expected the standard answer for supporting the … Continue reading The Direction on the Dillon Rule
The Pulpit Speaks: November 21, 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 lady came to me and asked me, "What good is there in trying to do right?" She noted that all around her people were doing things that … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 21, 1959
Winter – in 2002
Five years ago, on January 3, 2002, we awoke to a beautiful blanket of snow. Such an occasion is relatively rare for these parts. And with temperatures in the 70s the last few days, I don't expect that we will be seeing any snow here this winter. I know that there is a lot of … Continue reading Winter – in 2002
Update: male vs female, black vs white
In my earlier post on this subject, I mentioned that what prompted the post was seeing Clarence Page on TV. I emailed Mr. Page to alert him to the post. Mr. Page was kind enough to email me back. In that email, he pointed out that he is not of the general opinion that a … Continue reading Update: male vs female, black vs white
Cherrix needs more radiation
Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit area of 16-year old Adam Cherrix will necessitate another round of radiation, according to an article in today's Virginian-Pilot. The teen, if you recall, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease and was involved in a court case in which he was allowed an alternative treatment rather than another round of … Continue reading Cherrix needs more radiation
While VA dithers, NC checks growth
The above is the title of an op-ed piece in today's Virginian-Pilot written by associate editor Roger Chelsey. It's too bad Virginia lawmakers won't give local officials similar tools to bring home-builders to heel. Hm, that pesky Dillon Rule again. Camden provides an instructive blueprint for what could happen in Virginia. The county will hold … Continue reading While VA dithers, NC checks growth
Changes are coming
I've been dogged by some of the other bloggers who shall remain nameless (Jim 🙂 ) about the fact that my blog didn't have its own domain. Well, it's been two months in the making but if you take a look at the address bar in your browser, you'll see that this blog has a … Continue reading Changes are coming
OTR 01/07/07
This Sunday's On the Record focuses on the upcoming General Assembly session. Host Joel Rubin will be joined by Delegates Sal Iaquinto (R-Virginia Beach), Paula Miller (D-Norfolk) and Tom Gear (R-Hampton). In his My Minute segment, Rubin will give his take on the issue of two term governors. Catch OTR on Sunday at 10:30am on … Continue reading OTR 01/07/07
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