
Merrick Garland and the futility of politics
Ever since the death of Justice Scalia, the question of who President Obama would choose to replace him has been a central issue in politics.

Ever since the death of Justice Scalia, the question of who President Obama would choose to replace him has been a central issue in politics.

The people’s duly elected representatives in Congress cannot sit silent as the Executive Branch continues to overstep its constitutional authority.

Ringling Brothers moved into the Richmond Coliseum at the same time last week that the General Assembly concluded its annual meeting.

There are many ways to handle the epidemic of over-crowding in prisons. We could start by ending the war on drugs — one of the major culprits.

Ninety-one percent of Virginians live in cities or counties affected recently by weather-related disasters, including a tornado that touched down in Waverly.

With the legislature wrapping up the 2016 Regular Session of the General Assembly in a day or so, I wanted to provide a status report.

I remember when the TV repair man used to come to our house. Daddy would answer the door, greet him by name and escort him to the family room where the wooden-encased television sat.

One of the most important responsibilities of the General Assembly is the election of judges. After all, judges represent the Commonwealth.

The University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello have presented the 2016 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals.

Governor Terry McAuliffe has presented a letter to General Assembly money committee chairmen and the budget conferees.
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