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When I file my tax return and look at the amount of income tax I pay, I can’t help but think of those who don’t pay any taxes at all. Some of them—even though they make money during the year—not only pay nothing but actually get money back. According to one estimate, they cost every…
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When Emme St. James takes the stage in the Shenandoah Ballroom of the Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center on Friday, May 11 from 8-11 p.m., she will be extremely pleased to be bringing her romantic and exciting show to her “home away from home.” Her grandfather, Dr. John Guss, was an internist at King’s…
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The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces a new six-week watercolor class for adults which begins Wednesday, April 25, 10am-Noon in the Smith Center (20 S. New Street). Peg Sheridan, whose last class sold out, returns as the skilled, kind teacher. Her students’ learning curves and paintings are amazing. Painting from Observation: Half the battle in…
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After the Virginia budget stalled in Richmond, I was asked by Republican leaders to serve on the budget conference committee to take a leadership position in making the tough choices. While we can certainly point to irresponsible spending by national Democrats over the years, we have to honestly admit that Republicans have missed opportunities to…
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Third in a four-part series What can Washington do about the near-record gas prices that a lot of us fear will cripple the economic recovery that has been slow in arriving anyway? In the short term, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., concedes, not much. “It’s not like America is paying a signficantly higher price for…
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Second in a four-part series Mark Warner ran for the Senate in 2008 as a “radical centrist” who could get Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill to find common ground and work together. The last three-plus years have been trying the patience of the Virginia Democrat. But Warner has hope – a glimmer, at least…
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Gov. Bob McDonnell has taken executive action on legislation passed by the General Assembly during the 2012 session. McDonnell amended two pieces of legislation that were part of his “Opportunity to Learn” K-12 education agenda. Further, Governor McDonnell amended two key pieces of his transportation agenda – the Comprehensive Port of Virginia Promotion and Reform…
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The ongoing state budget stalemate is going to continue to be ongoing until Democrats on one side and Republicans on the other come to the realization that somebody needs to be the grownup. And yes, it’s both sides that need to come to that realization. The nonsense that you hear from Richmond from Democrats blaming…
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The wait is over. You now know at which colleges you were accepted, not accepted or placed on a waiting list. And now the ball is back in your court: where will you enroll? For some of you the decision is easy, you were accepted at your first choice college and the financial package you…
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This past week, I spent time touring the district in order to talk with Fifth District Virginians about the most pressing issues facing our country. We made nearly 20 stops across the district and visited with local businesses, families, and individuals to listen to their concerns. We stopped in Chatham, Java, Hurt, Bedford, Forest, Buckingham,…
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