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REDISTRICTING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER - GET INFORMED
The Division of Legislative Services has provided a helpful document entitled  "Drawing the Line 2011: Redistricting in Virginia" that should help answer questions that you may have about the process. The first issue can be accessed at http://dlsgis.state.va.us/Ref/2011Draw1.pdf You can also view subcommittee information and news releases at http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?111+oth+MTG

Public hearings are scheduled around the state - the two closest to us are
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 - 7 p.m. Performing Arts Center, Tidewater Community College Norfolk

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 - 10 a.m. 9th Floor Appropriations Room, General Assembly Building, Richmond.

Williamsburg Creates Text Messaging Service for Residents

Posted Date: 8/9/2010

To enhance communications and the partnership between the City and the citizen, the City of Williamsburg has launched CITY411, a text messaging system to enable residents to report a municipal service need from their text-enabled cell phone. The service is intended for reporting non-emergency issues - anything from a crooked stop sign or pothole to an abandoned vehicle or missed trash pickup. It also provides residents with the option to register their mobile phones at www.williamsburgva.gov/CITY411 to receive occasional text messages from the City regarding upcoming events, instant alerts, and other pertinent information. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on the user's mobile phone plan. The cost to the City is $79/month for up to 500 messages or $99/month for 1000 messages.

 

RESOURCES ON THE WEB

 

You have to check out http://www.ontheroadwithrob.com

Our candidate it taking it to Rob Wittman...it's funny!

ttp://www.ontheroadwithrob.com/

On this page you will find links to web sites where you can track bills in congress, keep an eye on the state legislature, see how our elected officials are voting, and stay connected with the Democratic process.

Let us know if you have any sites that I should add.
We're trying to keep this informational rather than issue driven.

Sunlight Foundation's Party Time! http://politicalpartytime.org/
This website focuses on the political partying circuit, also known as fundraising.  These parties reveal, "the relationships between lobbyists, congressional candidates, issues being lobbied and campaign money received."

Truthdig http://www.truthdig.com/  The blog describes itself as a "progressive journal of news and opinion" that challenges conventional wisdom and provides a reliable source for those readers who want to explore topics in-depth. 

Read investigative stories about Virginia government at www.olddominionwatchdog.org, a news website dedicated to unbiased news reporting that promotes responsible state and local government.

Reform in an Age of Networked Campaigns: How to Foster Citizen Participation Through Small Donors and Volunteers [pdf] http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2010/0114_campaign_finance_reform.aspx

http://virginia.statehousenewsonline.com/

Another good source for information about what is happening in our state government.

http://www.thomas.gov/
In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, legislative information from the Library of Congress.

http://www.rollcall.com/
The newspaper of Capitol Hill since 1955.

http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/ the Daily Press political blog