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FAMILYFOUNDATIONBLOG.COM : Interview With Delegate Kenny Alexander Starts Here Monday

May 2, 2008
In February, I asked Delegate Kenneth Alexander (D-89, Norfolk) for an e-mail interview to be posted on this blog. He agreed and, at the time, was only the third office holder to interview here, and still remains the only Democrat. (That?s about to change.) However, because of a heavy General Assembly schedule and several inherent conflicts, he could not get to it. Finally, during the last week of session (in March), he suggested I ask the questions in person. It?s not the way I envisioned it; ...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Ribbon-cutting brings out the pols

April 25, 2008
Thursday?s ribbon-cutting at the newest Metropolitan Funeral Service facility in Berkley brought out politicians on both sides of the aisle and from throughout Hampton Roads to applaud the efforts of Del. Kenny Alexander in reinvesting his community. Governor Tim Kaine was the main speaker at the event along with Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim. Among those in attendance were Senators Yvonne Miller and Ralph Northam, Delegates Lionell Spruill, John Cosgrove, Johnny Joannou, Algie Howell, and Bobby Ma...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Ribbon-cutting brings out the pols

April 25, 2008
Thursday?s ribbon-cutting at the newest Metropolitan Funeral Service facility in Berkley brought out politicians on both sides of the aisle and from throughout Hampton Roads to applaud the efforts of Del. Kenny Alexander in reinvesting his community. Governor Tim Kaine was the main speaker at the event along with Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim. Among those in attendance were Senators Yvonne Miller and Ralph Northam, Delegates Lionell Spruill, John Cosgrove, Johnny Joannou, Algie Howell, and Bobby Ma...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Metropolitan?s new facility

April 24, 2008
Del. Kenny Alexander (D-89th) has completed a $2 million facility - no government money in this one - in Berkley which will not only be a funeral home but will double as an emergency shelter. In conjunction with the opening, a couple of events are planned. This afternoon at 4pm there will be a ribbon cutting with Governor Tim Kaine. A reception will immediately follow. On Sunday, April 27, there will be an open house from 2pm to 6pm with a dedication service at 3pm. The 16,000 square foot fa...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Metropolitan?s new facility

April 24, 2008
Del. Kenny Alexander (D-89th) has completed a $2 million facility - no government money in this one - in Berkley which will not only be a funeral home but will double as an emergency shelter. In conjunction with the opening, a couple of events are planned. This afternoon at 4pm there will be a ribbon cutting with Governor Tim Kaine. A reception will immediately follow. On Sunday, April 27, there will be an open house from 2pm to 6pm with a dedication service at 3pm. The 16,000 square foot fa...

Recent Mentions in the Media

Daily Press: Common ground sought on transportation issues

May 8, 2008
They never see the light of day." Del. Kenny Alexander, D-Norfolk, said the House Finance Committee is weighted heavily against new taxes and fees.

The Virginian-Pilot: Five Points market to reopen with ceremony Saturday

May 1, 2008
Festivities will start with a ribbon-cutting with Norfolk Councilwoman Daun Hester and Del. Kenny Alexander, D-Norfolk, in attendance, Musical entertainment ...

The Virginian-Pilot: Kaine to visit local funeral home that can double as a lifesaver

April 21, 2008
The funeral home is the newest Metropolitan Funeral Service facility, operated by Del. Kenny Alexander, D-Norfolk, who also plans to use the property as a ...

Daily Press: Hugh Lessig and Kimball Payne | State Politics

April 20, 2008
He is somewhat familiar with the owner, Del. Kenny Alexander, a fellow Democrat who has been chatted up as someone who might run for lieutenant governor, ...

• HB196
  Introduced: December 27, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0209)
  
  : Accident and sickness insurance, group; coverage for full-time students.
• HB215
  Introduced: December 27, 2007
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance
  
  : Real estate tax; classification of residential property.
• HB216
  Introduced: December 27, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0287)
  
  : Organs and tissue, transplantable; consent to remove.
• HB217
  Introduced: December 27, 2007
  Status: Stricken from docket by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
  
  : Tethering of animals; makes certain acts associated therewith Class 3 misdemeanor.
• HB577
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Left in Education
  
  : Campus police; report of certain incidents to local law-enforcement agency.
• HB673
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0127)
  
  : Animals; clarifies several standards of welfare.
• HB674
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0361)
  
  : Aging, Department for; four-year plan therefor, report.
• HB1317
  Introduced: January 09, 2008
  Status: G Approved by Governor-Chapter 675 (effective 7/1/08)
  
  : Subaqueous lands; Marine Resources Commission to convey parcels of previously filled lands.
• HB1422
  Introduced: January 14, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0390)
  
  : Cemeteries; access thereto located on private property.
• HB1423
  Introduced: January 14, 2008
  Status: Left in General Laws
  
  : Cemeteries; purchasing property containing private cemetery shall not be moved, relocated, etc.
• HB1545
  Introduced: January 18, 2008
  Status: Left in Commerce and Labor
  
  : Consumer Protection Act; advertising at price after rebate. 
• HJ222
  Introduced: January 15, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ222ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of John T. Fisher, Jr.
• HJ226
  Introduced: January 15, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ226ER)
  
  : Commending the Jewish families of Berkley, Virginia.
• HJ342
  Introduced: February 05, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending the Norfolk Botanical Garden on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.
• HJ438
  Introduced: February 19, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
  
  : Commending Vandeventer Black LLP on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
• HJ453
  Introduced: February 22, 2008
  Status: Agreed to by Senate
  
  : Celebrating the life of Sergeant William R. Howdeshell.

• HB155
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance
  
  : Residential property; permits localities to tax at a lower rate.
• HB1299
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Preneed Funeral Contract Recovery Fund; created.
• HB1300
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Funeral services licensees, funeral directors, and embalmers; continuing education requirements.
• HB1302
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Life insurance; payment of benefits to designee of beneficiary.
• HB1622
  Introduced: August 07, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0428)
  
  : Accident and sickness insurance, group; student medical leave of absence.
• HB1635
  Introduced: November 13, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0616)
  
  : Workers' compensation; occupational disease presumption of police officers of Norfolk Airport Auth.
• HB1642
  Introduced: November 28, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0311)
  
  : Voter registration records; clarifies duties of general registrars and State Board of Elections.
• HB1658
  Introduced: December 05, 2006
  Status: Impact statement from DHCD (HB1658)
  
  : Real property; survey of property required when purchased by public bodies.
• HB1730
  Introduced: December 22, 2006
  Status: Impact statement from TAX (HB1730)
  
  : Real property; establishes separate classes for purposes of taxation rates.
• HB2098
  Introduced: January 08, 2007
  Status: Assigned ACNRsub: Agriculture (Orrock)
  
  : Tethering of animals; certain acts associated therewith Class 3 misdemeanor.
• HB3052
  Introduced: January 15, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
  
  : Election officers; appointment of high school students age 16 or older to serve as interns.
• HB3123
  Introduced: January 18, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0342)
  
  : Housing authorities; must hold at least one public hearing to receive views of citizens.
• HJ567
  Introduced: December 05, 2006
  Status: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
  
  : SOL; Department of Education to include standards regarding instruction on animal safety, etc..
• HJ759
  Introduced: January 17, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ759ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Beatrice J. Jennings.
• HJ839
  Introduced: February 01, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ839ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Geneva Harper Revell.
• HJ842
  Introduced: February 01, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ842ER)
  
  : Commending the New Frontier Church of God in Christ and its 40th anniversary Convocation.

• HB151
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0056)
  
  : Resident trainee; name changed to funeral service interns.
• HB152
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Felony arrest warrants; magistrates to issue only under certain circumstances.
• HB153
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0392)
  
  : Halal food; regulation of sale, penalty.
• HB154
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Incorporated by Militia, Police and Public Safety (HB1036-Hamilton)
  
  : Campus police; local law-enforcement agency to be notified of certain reports.
• HB155
  Introduced: December 28, 2005
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Finance
  
  : Residential property; permits localities to tax at a lower rate.
• HB1299
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Preneed Funeral Contract Recovery Fund; created.
• HB1300
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Funeral services licensees, funeral directors, and embalmers; continuing education requirements.
• HB1301
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Death benefits; definition excludes payments under a life insurance contract.
• HB1302
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Life insurance; payment of benefits to designee of beneficiary.
• HB1303
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0280)
  
  : Small Estate Act; modifies collection of personal property by affidavit provision.
• HB1419
  Introduced: January 16, 2006
  Status: Incorporated by General Laws (HB699-Suit)
  
  : Housing authorities; requirements of public hearings.
• HJ209
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Tabled in Rules
  
  : Humane treatment of animals; report.
• HJ277
  Introduced: February 07, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ277ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Edna Joyce.
• HJ348
  Introduced: February 20, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ348ER)
  
  : Commending Marie G. Young.
• HJ414
  Introduced: February 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ414ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Harry A. Snyder.
• HJ456
  Introduced: March 03, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ456ER)
  
  : Commending Franklin R. Bowers.
• HJ5118
  Introduced: June 28, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5118ER)
  
  : Commending Pastor E. James Eaddy.