Big Senate Vote Monday! Contact Your Senator!

January 29, 2010 | 2 comments

On Monday, the Virginia Senate will debate and vote on SB 283 (Senator Fred Quayle, R-13, Suffolk), SB 311 (Senator Steve Martin, R-11, Chesterfield), and SB 417 (Senator Jill Vogel, R-27, Winchester), three bills that will protect Virginians from being … Read more>

Quote Of The Day

January 29, 2010 | No comments

This comes from yesterday, and involves one of our favorite delegates, Manoli Loupassi (R-68, Richmond). He chairs the House Education Sub-committee on Teachers and Administration and in a meeting yesterday a bill was heard about foreign language immersion classes.… Read more>

Overheard In The GAB: The Cobbs Are Taking Over The World, Oh My!

January 29, 2010 | 1 comment

One of our intrepid lobbyists was in the General Assembly Building the other day, minding her own business, waiting for a certain bill to come up in the very laborious House Courts of Justice Committee. These committee meetings can be … Read more>

Quote Of The Day

January 28, 2010 | No comments

Today’s quote happened yesterday — and it’s not particularly humorous, either. More like revealing. Which is great because there is a lot of humor around this place, so it’s nice to have a change of pace. Tomorrow, which is expected … Read more>

Time Nearing For "In God We Trust" License Plate Registration And Legislation

January 28, 2010 | 1 comment

We recently announced our support for legislation that would create “In God We Trust License Plates.” In fact, it is one of our legislative priorities for this year’s General Assembly. The legislation will allow Virginians to publicly show their support for our nation’s … Read more>

Property Rights Win Big In House Sub-Committee Tonight!

January 27, 2010 | No comments

A couple of hours ago, Virginia property owners won a big victory over government bureaucrats when the House Courts of Justice Civil Sub-committee voted unanimously to report a bill to the full committee that would allow Virginians whose property is taken … Read more>

Could Virginia Produce The Next Tim Tebow? Not Now, According To Virginia Law.

January 27, 2010 | No comments

Is there a Tim Tebow lurking somewhere in Virginia that public schools fear? Must be.

The Heisman Trophy winner and national champion quarterback from the University of Florida, Tim Tebow is widely known for his strong faith and incredible career as … Read more>

President Obama: "It's Not About Me, It's About Jobs." Yeah, Right!

January 27, 2010 | 1 comment

You have to love when politicians eat their own words. But is there anyone who eats them as frequently — and obviously — as the 44th President of the United States? Or should that be obliviously? Because he sure doesn’t … Read more>

Eminent Domain Reform Bill In Sub-Committee Tomorrow Afternoon!

January 26, 2010 | 2 comments

Okay, here’s one that defines strange political bedfellows. The Family Foundation, the Farm Bureau, Tertium Quids and the National Federation of Independent Businesses, are backing a HB 562, patroned by House Democrat Leader Ward Armstrong (D-10, Martinsville). … Read more>

Abortion Center Licensure Bill Passes House Of Delegates With Huge Bi-Partisan Majority!

January 26, 2010 | 1 comment

Today, the House of Delegates passed by a vote of 72-25 HB 393, patroned by Delegate Matt Lohr (R-26, Harrisonburg), a bill that would put unregulated abortion centers (see LiveActionBlog) under three simple regulations: licensure, an annual inspection … Read more>