Legislative Blog

Recent Commentary on Roanoke City Election

May 8th, 2008

Adams and Harrison question how Mayor-elect Bowers will deliver on a number of campaign promises. See more here

Shanna Flowers reviews Bowers’ track record as a guide to understanding where City Council may be headed. See more here.

This Roanoke Times editorial asks what Bowers is for.

Alvin Nash finds a way to keep both his job and his seat on City Council. See more here.

Finally, the Roanoke Times rips “Joe Smith” for his lack of integrity. See more here. Was “John Doe” not available?

More of the Same on Transportation

May 8th, 2008

Legislators from NoVa and Hampton Roads meet to discuss transportation but acknowledge that little will happen without House and Senate leaders on board. See more here and here.

A Cautionary Tale?

May 8th, 2008

Interesting article on the numerous problems encountered at the n’ Telos Pavilion in Portsmouth. Could Roanoke support an amphitheater with more than 3, 000 to 4, 000 seats?

 http://hamptonroads.com/2008/05/ntelos-pavilion-full-promise-and-empty-seats

Kaine will Unveil Transportation Plan Next Week

May 7th, 2008

See more here.

In other news, Speaker Howell claims business groups don’t understand their own interests. See more here.

More on Transportation Problems

May 5th, 2008

Mike Sluss has a concise overview of the now-familiar positions in the transportation debate. See more here

The sense of urgency in finding a solution to the Commonwealth’s transportation woes obviously differs throughout the Commonwealth. Can the current funding formula survive if N. VA needs such a large, immediate infusion of funds? See more here

More (of the same) on Special Session for Transportation

April 30th, 2008

Another day, more of the same rhetoric. Kaine mentions an increase in the gas tax, Albo says he wants money kept in N. VA, House leadership adamantly opposed to statewide tax increase. See more here.

Kaine Sharpens Rhetoric

April 28th, 2008

“We’re either going to solve this problem or Virginians are going to know who stood in the way of a solution,” See more here.

With Work on Bond Package Finished, Transportation Takes Center Stage

April 24th, 2008

None of the rhetoric seems to have changed. Saslaw says that a tax increase of some variety is inevitable. Albo doesn’t want his money to go to southern Virginia. See more here.

Transportation Talks Stalled

April 21st, 2008

According to this article by Chelyen Davis, the potential for an agreement on transportation appears less likely.

A Compromise Plan for Transportation?

April 16th, 2008

Interesting proposal by Ray Pethtel.

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