Proponents of same-sex marriage are quick to claim that all they want is “marriage equality.” Nothing more. They’ll be content if they can just have “equality.” But we all know that reality doesn’t end there. In recent weeks, same-sex advocates … Read more>

This was a strange one: Lobby Day and I had nary a thing to do with it. My first two sessions, 2006 and 2007, I was knee deep in planning and executing the event. Last year, not so much. This year, virtually nada. … Read more>

Legislators rolled into the capital city this week with the usual crush of agenda promoting news conferences, last minute fundraisers (they can’t solicit campaign donations during session) and organizational meetings.

Today, the games begins. Don’t get left on the bench. Your … Read more>

The new year has begun and, for most everyone, that means resolutions lived up to and those already abandoned. Sometimes it is useful to include on your resolution list a few items that are one-time events for the year and not … Read more>

We’re busy counting down the days. But while we’re all preparing for Christmas, we have a dual countdown — the start of the 2009 General Assembly.

Believe it or not, it’s less than three weeks until our lawmakers return to … Read more>