There have been two great quotes we didn’t want to let slide by for too long. Balancing lobbying and blogging is very consuming and with so much going on in the G.A., it can be hard to get to it … Read more>

Another Family Foundation priority bill, HB 1543, which would require doctors to report complications resulting from elective outpatient surgery, passed the House of Delegates last week by an 87-12 margin. The bill is patroned by Delegate Bill Janis … Read more>

  State Senator Mark D. Obenshain

MEDIA ADVISORY

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Obenshain Leads Fight Against Senate Gas Tax Hike

For Immediate Release:

February 15, 2008

RICHMOND – On Friday, the Senate passed a Democrat proposal (SB 713) to hike the … Read more>

It looks like Virginians will have to go without their Big Mac value meals. At least if the Democrat majority in the Senate has its way. Earlier today, Majority Leader Dick Saslaw (D-35, Springfield), got his way, putting aside … Read more>

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

SB 713 

An economic impact statement on the affect SB 713 will have on those who fund the government:

Virginia’s Families.

SB 713 raises the gas tax for one cent a year for five consecutive … Read more>

Welcome Lt. Governor Bolling, and thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule during this key “crossover” period during the General Assembly. It is an honor to have you here on our still new blog site. … Read more>

SB 713 is Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw’s gas tax increase bill. Senate Dems couldn’t wait to rush forth a number of bills to raise our gas taxes because, apparently, $3.00 a gallon gas isn’t expensive enough. The leadership effectively … Read more>

Perhaps the biggest disappointment thus far in session is the failure of both the House (HB 1360) and Senate (SB 585) to pass budget transparency, also known as “Google government” because many states, as well as the Feds, now have … Read more>

Just wondering . . . what it’s like behind closed doors at the Clinton campaign right now? Hillary firing staff . . . .

Throwing things at Bill . . . .

Screaming at her Chinese fundraisers?

Just wondering.… Read more>

We wanted to bump up the LG’s thread as the interview gets closer. If you’ve previously posted a question, it’s still here. If not, post now! We’ll see you and the LG this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Fire away!… Read more>