Recent Mentions on Blogs

Raising Kaine The Voice of Progressive Virginia : Mark Warner Kickoff: Norfolk Photos

May 6, 2008
The Norfolk event for Mark Warner's kickoff was around noon at the USS Wisconsin (1 Waterside Dr.). There were about 300 people at this event, including Sen. Louise Lucas, Mayor Paul Fraim, former Rep. Owen Pickett, Rep. Bobby Scott, Admiral Harry Train, and 2nd district Democratic congressional nominee Glenn Nye - and many others (including my good friend and Webb for Senate superstar Susan Mariner). Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim Admiral Harry Train ...

Raising Kaine The Voice of Progressive Virginia : Mark Warner Kickoff: Norfolk Photos

May 6, 2008
The Norfolk event for Mark Warner's kickoff was around noon at the USS Wisconsin (1 Waterside Dr.). There were about 300 people at this event, including Sen. Louise Lucas, Mayor Paul Fraim, former Rep. Owen Pickett, Rep. Bobby Scott, Admiral Harry Train, and 2nd district Democratic congressional nominee Glenn Nye - and many others (including my good friend and Webb for Senate superstar Susan Mariner). Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim Admiral Harry Train ...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Warner kickoff in Norfolk

May 5, 2008
The USS Wisconsin provided the backdrop for this morning?s campaign kickoff for Senatorial candidate Mark Warner. Here are some photos. As always, click to enlarge. AP writer Bob Lewis did a decent job covering the event in his article here so I won?t repeat it. According to Lewis, there were about 350 people there, which seems a reasonable estimate to me. Elected officials from throughout the region were there as well, including at least a couple Republicans. I guess Warner?s ?radic...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Portsmouth: Things that make you go ?hmm?

May 2, 2008
Like Norfolk and Chesapeake, Portsmouth will be holding municipal elections next week. Better late than never, the Virginian Pilot has been focusing on these races over the past week or so. A couple of things worthy of mention. Endorsement retracted In a stunning turnaround, the Virginian Pilot retracted its endorsement of Portsmouth School Board member Sheri Bailey. Just last week, the Pilot had this to say: On the School Board, progress also has been the story of the last four years. The ...

blog.vivianpaige.com: Portsmouth: Things that make you go ?hmm?

May 2, 2008
Like Norfolk and Chesapeake, Portsmouth will be holding municipal elections next week. Better late than never, the Virginian Pilot has been focusing on these races over the past week or so. A couple of things worthy of mention. Endorsement retracted In a stunning turnaround, the Virginian Pilot retracted its endorsement of Portsmouth School Board member Sheri Bailey. Just last week, the Pilot had this to say: On the School Board, progress also has been the story of the last four years. The ...

Recent Mentions in the Media

The Virginian-Pilot: Status quo prevails in local elections

May 7, 2008
Whitehurst will be watched closely on his involvement with state Sen. Louise Lucas' economic development project in the city. Lucas, who's seeking a city ...

Trading Markets (press release): Comeback complete for Portsmouth councilman Whitehurst

May 7, 2008
He received what was by far the largest single donation in the race -- $10000 from state Sen. L. Louise Lucas. The money became an issue at a recent ...

The Virginian-Pilot: Senator's donation invites suspicion

May 2, 2008
At the moment, it's state Sen. Louise Lucas - the lawmaker described above - who's irate. The popular member of the Virginia General Assembly says she's ...

The Virginian-Pilot: State Sen. Lucas donates $10000 to Portsmouth council candidate

May 1, 2008
By Jen McCaffery Nine months before Portsmouth City Council hopefuls were officially required to declare their candidacy, state Sen. Louise Lucas wrote ...

The Virginian-Pilot: Law allows earlier view of local campaign finances

April 23, 2008
Williams reported raising more than $21000. The biggest donors include state Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, who has given $1000, and state Del.

• SB6
  Introduced: November 28, 2007
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB1-Houck) (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those paid, imposed on certain drivers, refund fees.
• SB88
  Introduced: December 26, 2007
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (5-Y 6-N)
  
  : Marijuana; expungement of charges.
• SB89
  Introduced: December 26, 2007
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Retail Sales and Use Tax; custom structural metal fabrication in an economically distressed area.
• SB96
  Introduced: January 02, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB246-Howell) (13-Y 0-N)
  
  : Involuntary commitment hearings; confidentiality of records.
• SB97
  Introduced: January 02, 2008
  Status: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB246-Howell) (13-Y 0-N)
  
  : Mental health records; disclosure.
• SB151
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0264)
  
  : Dental assistants; Board of Dentistry to regulate practice thereof.
• SB162
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Subject matter referrred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
  
  : Vacant building registration; enhances penalties for failure to register.
• SB163
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Subject matter referrred by letter to Housing Commission pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
  
  : Derelict structures; locality authorized to impose fee on record owner.
• SB164
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB164ER)
  
  : Polygraph; no sexual offense victim shall be requested to submit for investigation to proceed.
• SB166
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Local Government (14-Y 0-N)
  
  : Trees; replacement during development process in certain localities.
• SB241
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0474)
  
  : School employees; school board to develop policies to address complaints of sexual abuse thereby.
• SB429
  Introduced: January 08, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Health, Welfare and Institutions
  
  : Opiate addiction treatment providers; daily service fee.
• SB667
  Introduced: January 10, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Motion picture production companies; expands tax incentives.
• SB701
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0419)
  
  : Long-term care services; adds representatives of housing, etc. to coordination committees.
• SB702
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: Left in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : Influenza vaccinations; Department of Health to publish on its website information thereon.
• SB703
  Introduced: January 16, 2008
  Status: Continued to 2009 in Finance (16-Y 0-N)
  
  : Motion Picture Incentive Performance Grant Fund; created.
• SJ9
  Introduced: December 12, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ9ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Dorothy Adams Burwell.
• SJ19
  Introduced: December 26, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ19ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Evelyn Daniel Chandler.
• SJ42
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ42ER)
  
  : Mental health system; Joint Commission on Health Care to review recommendations and legislation.
• SJ50
  Introduced: January 07, 2008
  Status: Passed by indefinitely in Rules
  
  : Craney Island Dredged Materials Management Area; JLARC to study impact of greater elevations.
• SJ211
  Introduced: February 20, 2008
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ211ER)
  
  : Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Frederick Military Academy.

• SB24
  Introduced: December 13, 2005
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation
  
  : Motor medic pilot program; created in South Hampton Roads area.
• SB286
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : DNA analyses; certification of laboratories that perform.
• SB422
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Education and Health (12-Y 0-N)
  
  : Practitioners of natural foods, etc.; exemptions to licensure requirements.
• SB1047
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0912)
  
  : Southampton County Jail Farm; Board of Corrections to convey to Southampton County sheriff's office.
• SB1048
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  
  : Marijuana charges; expungement of records.
• SB1049
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1049)
  
  : DNA analyses; certification of laboratories that perform.
• SB1309
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0167)
  
  : National Guard; employment protection.
• SB1310
  Introduced: January 10, 2007
  Status: Impact statement from DPB (SB1310)
  
  : Discrimination; prohibited in state employment.
• SB1422
  Introduced: January 23, 2007
  Status: Left in Transportation
  
  : License plates, special; issuance for supporters of Bide-A-Wee Golf Course in City of Portsmouth.
• SB1423
  Introduced: January 23, 2007
  Status: Rereferred to Courts of Justice
  
  : Mobile work camps; establishes standards therefor provided by railroad company for employees.
• SJ98
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Rules
  
  : State employee; joint subcommittee to study grievance procedure therefor.
• SJ379
  Introduced: January 09, 2007
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ379ER)
  
  : Commending Joe G. Langston.
• SJ442
  Introduced: January 19, 2007
  Status: Referred to Committee on Rules
  
  : North American Union; urging Congress to withdraw any multilateral activity which seeks to create.

• SB22
  Introduced: December 13, 2005
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0935)
  
  : Child abuse or neglect; change in requirement for 'safe haven' law pertaining to infants.
• SB23
  Introduced: December 13, 2005
  Status: G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0001)
  
  : Charter; City of Emporia.  
• SB24
  Introduced: December 13, 2005
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Transportation
  
  : Motor medic pilot program; created in South Hampton Roads area.
• SB286
  Introduced: January 10, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
  
  : DNA analyses; certification of laboratories that perform.
• SB422
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Education and Health (12-Y 0-N)
  
  : Practitioners of natural foods, etc.; exemptions to licensure requirements.
• SB607
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Privileges and Elections
  
  : Recount procedures; requires hard copy optical scan ballots to be rerun.
• SB649
  Introduced: January 17, 2006
  Status: Left in Courts of Justice
  
  : Drug treatment courts; eliminates requirement for General Assembly approval.
• SB700
  Introduced: January 20, 2006
  Status: Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (6-Y 8-N 1-A)
  
  : Public employment; discrimination prohibited.
• SJ97
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Left in Rules
  
  : Contraception, Plan B; encourage FDA to approve.
• SJ98
  Introduced: January 11, 2006
  Status: Continued to 2007 in Rules
  
  : State employee; joint subcommittee to study grievance procedure therefor.
• SJ152
  Introduced: January 18, 2006
  Status: Stricken at request of Patron in Rules
  
  : Officially recognizing the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe.
• SJ153
  Introduced: January 18, 2006
  Status: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ153ER)
  
  : Celebrating the life of Marie Butler Thomas.