The government has decided to refund a tax which has been collected illegally on long distance telephone service. The 3% tax had been collected by phone service providers without Congressional authorization. The government says taxpayers can get back the last three years of the excise tax payments by asking for the money on their 2006 … Continue reading Illegal tax paid, but no refund coming?
Vermont court defies Virginia in same-sex custody case
From the Associated Press: The state Supreme Court ruled Friday that Vermont courts, and not those in Virginia, have exclusive jurisdiction over a case involving two women battling for custody of a child they had while they were in a lesbian relationship. The Virginia Court of Appeals had issued a stay on this until the … Continue reading Vermont court defies Virginia in same-sex custody case
Report: Marshall Newman town hall meeting
I attended the Marshall Newman town hall meeting this morning, hosted by the Tidewater Libertarian Party. Speaking on behalf of the supporters was Virginia Beach attorney Gary Byler and on behalf of the opponents was Norfolk attorney Michael Hamar, both UVA law grads. While the intent of the forum was good, I think hrconservative and … Continue reading Report: Marshall Newman town hall meeting
Pilot plays race card
One of the things that you can count on when it comes to the Virginian-Pilot is their crusade to paint Norfolk Vice Mayor Paul Riddick as the worst person - bar none - in the city. As I look back over the reports of the Pilot over the years Riddick has served on council, I … Continue reading Pilot plays race card
A significant loss
From VB Dems: From Ollie Bates, Chairman of the Virginia Beach Democratic Committee... I am very sorry to inform you that Jerry passed away very suddenly yesterday at home. Details are very few at this time. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. As we receive additional information we will keep you informed. While our collective condolences and … Continue reading A significant loss
Regulatory reform task force
The Pilot had a little blurb in it this morning about a new Regulatory reform task force being formed by Attorney General Bob McDonnell. I got a call from someone today about the story, who was concerned about the characterization (emphasis mine): McDonnell, a Republican, said the group will conduct a comprehensive review of Virginia … Continue reading Regulatory reform task force
More on NCDC 8/15 event
The panel for the 8/15 fundraiser for the Norfolk City Democratic Committee has been announced and includes: Congressman Bobby Scott - 3rd District Dr. Glenn Sussman - Political science professor at ODU Delegate Brian Moran - Democratic Caucus Chairman David Wasserman - Deputy Director of Communications, UVA Center for Politics The reception is from 6 … Continue reading More on NCDC 8/15 event
VB officer used phony inspection sticker
A few days ago, the Pilot did a story about a phony inspection sticker ring in Hampton Roads. The report says that some 10,000 to 15,000 such decals were made and people have been arrested for both using the stickers and manufacturing them. Making and distributing the stickers are felonies, while: Possessing the stickers is … Continue reading VB officer used phony inspection sticker
Marshall Newman town hall meeting
The Tidewater Libertarian Party is presenting a town hall meeting this Saturday, August 5 on the Marshall Newman amendment. The format will be similar to that of the last Drake/Kellam debate: * Each representative will be give 2 minutes for opening remarks * Everyone planning on asking a question will be given a number on … Continue reading Marshall Newman town hall meeting
Norfolk Real Estate Tax Deferral: Extended deadline?
Seems that, although 84% of Norfolk taxpayers qualify, only a handful - 53 as of yesterday - have applied for the new real estate tax deferral program that Norfolk implemented. As the result, it appears that the 8/1 deadline for filing will be extended, likely through the end of the month. Councilman Barclay Winn pushed … Continue reading Norfolk Real Estate Tax Deferral: Extended deadline?
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