Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
McDonnell's Economic Record Looks Bright
Despite the possible ethic's charges, Governor McDonnell's economic record looks good. The following is a release from the Governors office:
"Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that May revenue collections increased by 20.5 percent from May of last year. May is a significant month for revenue collections. On a year-to-date basis, total revenue collections rose 6.0 percent through May, ahead of the annual forecast of 3.6 percent growth. Adjusting for the accelerated tax program, total revenues have grown 5.7 percent, ahead of the adjusted forecast of 3.4 percent. To meet the state’s budget forecast, collection of $1.7 billion will be needed in the month of June. Last year, the Commonwealth collected $1.9 billion in the final month of the fiscal year.
The increase in May revenue was driven by a major increase in individual nonwithholding payments. These payments increased by 74.7 percent for the month, rising to $776.1 million, compared to $444.2 million last May. May is a very important month for individual nonwithholding payments as final payments for tax year 2012 and the first estimated payment for tax year 2013 are both due May 1. April is also an important month for individual nonwithholding as a number of final payments arrive during that period. Taken together, nonwithholding collections for April and May, the best way to look at the payments in totality, were up 30.7 percent over the same period last year.
In other areas, sales and use tax collections grew 2.7 percent for the month. Individual income tax withholding fell 1.8 percent.
Speaking about the May numbers, Governor Bob McDonnell noted, “Revenue is up; unemployment is down. This is more good news for Virginia’s economy. Over the past three years we’ve seen our state unemployment rate fall to 5.2 percent; the lowest mark in Virginia in 4 ½ years. During that time over 171,000 net new jobs have been created in the Commonwealth during that period; 151,000 of those jobs are in the private-sector. Put simply: more Virginians are working, and that increase in employment is reflected in the growth in state revenue collections. We still have another month to go before the fiscal year draws to a close, and therefore caution is in order before projecting too far out about how the Commonwealth’s books will look at the end of the year. However, at this moment, it does appear Virginia is on track to meet, and exceed, budget projections, and to post a fourth-straight revenue surplus. We are budgeting conservatively, setting priorities in state spending, and investing wisely in the core functions of state government, like transportation and education, that are crucial to helping the private-sector create good paying jobs for our citizens. Virginia’s economy is growing, and more Virginians are finding good jobs. That’s a testament to the bipartisan effort in Richmond to come together and find solutions to make life better for all Virginians."
"Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that May revenue collections increased by 20.5 percent from May of last year. May is a significant month for revenue collections. On a year-to-date basis, total revenue collections rose 6.0 percent through May, ahead of the annual forecast of 3.6 percent growth. Adjusting for the accelerated tax program, total revenues have grown 5.7 percent, ahead of the adjusted forecast of 3.4 percent. To meet the state’s budget forecast, collection of $1.7 billion will be needed in the month of June. Last year, the Commonwealth collected $1.9 billion in the final month of the fiscal year.
The increase in May revenue was driven by a major increase in individual nonwithholding payments. These payments increased by 74.7 percent for the month, rising to $776.1 million, compared to $444.2 million last May. May is a very important month for individual nonwithholding payments as final payments for tax year 2012 and the first estimated payment for tax year 2013 are both due May 1. April is also an important month for individual nonwithholding as a number of final payments arrive during that period. Taken together, nonwithholding collections for April and May, the best way to look at the payments in totality, were up 30.7 percent over the same period last year.
In other areas, sales and use tax collections grew 2.7 percent for the month. Individual income tax withholding fell 1.8 percent.
Speaking about the May numbers, Governor Bob McDonnell noted, “Revenue is up; unemployment is down. This is more good news for Virginia’s economy. Over the past three years we’ve seen our state unemployment rate fall to 5.2 percent; the lowest mark in Virginia in 4 ½ years. During that time over 171,000 net new jobs have been created in the Commonwealth during that period; 151,000 of those jobs are in the private-sector. Put simply: more Virginians are working, and that increase in employment is reflected in the growth in state revenue collections. We still have another month to go before the fiscal year draws to a close, and therefore caution is in order before projecting too far out about how the Commonwealth’s books will look at the end of the year. However, at this moment, it does appear Virginia is on track to meet, and exceed, budget projections, and to post a fourth-straight revenue surplus. We are budgeting conservatively, setting priorities in state spending, and investing wisely in the core functions of state government, like transportation and education, that are crucial to helping the private-sector create good paying jobs for our citizens. Virginia’s economy is growing, and more Virginians are finding good jobs. That’s a testament to the bipartisan effort in Richmond to come together and find solutions to make life better for all Virginians."
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Virginia Citizens Defense League Dinner
What are you doing for dinner on Monday June 17? Well, how about joining fellow conservatives. On Monday, June 17 VCDL will again have a supper meeting at:
AMELIA'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
1130 Cambria St NE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Food will be served buffet style--cost will be $12.00 per person, including tip and drink. (Excellent food!)
Fellowship will start at 6:30 PM, with food to be served at 7 PM.
Please RSVP by Sunday evening, so we can have proper seating and food prepared.
RSVP to: al@vcdl.org
AMELIA'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
1130 Cambria St NE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Food will be served buffet style--cost will be $12.00 per person, including tip and drink. (Excellent food!)
Fellowship will start at 6:30 PM, with food to be served at 7 PM.
Please RSVP by Sunday evening, so we can have proper seating and food prepared.
RSVP to: al@vcdl.org
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Bolling Comments on Tuesday's Primaries
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling released the following statement on Virginia Mainstream Project endorsed Republican Primary candidates:
“I want to congratulate the candidates endorsed by the Virginia Mainstream Project who won tonight's Republican primaries. The Virginia Mainstream Project was proud to have endorsed and provided financial support to these candidates:
House District 15 – Delegate Todd Gilbert
House District 28 – Speaker Bill Howell
House District 54 – Delegate Bobby Orrock
House District 85 – Scott Taylor
“The Virginia Mainstream Project chose to endorse these candidates because we know they will stand strong for the conservative values we believe in, while at the same time working with Republicans and Democrats to get things done in Richmond. They represent the type of mainstream conservative candidates we need to win elections and govern Virginia effectively.
“While I am pleased that these candidates won their primary campaigns, I was extremely disappointed that two very dedicated and effective public servants were defeated in tonight’s primaries. Delegate Beverly Sherwood and Delegate Joe May have served the Commonwealth in an exemplary manner. They have always put Virginia first, and I was proud to stand with them in their campaigns. I wish them both all the best in their future endeavors, and I hope they will continue looking for ways to serve Virginia.”
“I want to congratulate the candidates endorsed by the Virginia Mainstream Project who won tonight's Republican primaries. The Virginia Mainstream Project was proud to have endorsed and provided financial support to these candidates:
House District 15 – Delegate Todd Gilbert
House District 28 – Speaker Bill Howell
House District 54 – Delegate Bobby Orrock
House District 85 – Scott Taylor
“The Virginia Mainstream Project chose to endorse these candidates because we know they will stand strong for the conservative values we believe in, while at the same time working with Republicans and Democrats to get things done in Richmond. They represent the type of mainstream conservative candidates we need to win elections and govern Virginia effectively.
“While I am pleased that these candidates won their primary campaigns, I was extremely disappointed that two very dedicated and effective public servants were defeated in tonight’s primaries. Delegate Beverly Sherwood and Delegate Joe May have served the Commonwealth in an exemplary manner. They have always put Virginia first, and I was proud to stand with them in their campaigns. I wish them both all the best in their future endeavors, and I hope they will continue looking for ways to serve Virginia.”
Happy Birthday Governor Kemper
Well, if I may, I'd like to wish a posthumous "Happy Birthday" to former Virginia Governor James Lawson Kemper. Kemper was born in Madison county on this day,June 11th, in 1823.
Of all the men to occupy the office of Virginia Governor, Kemper is one of the most interesting. He was Speaker of the House of Delegates when the Civil War started. He took leave of that office to fight in the war. He was wounded at Gettysburg, in fact he led a division in Pickett's Charge. Kemper was thought to have been mortally wounded however, he survived and went on the become Governor from 1874-1878. He died in April 1895 with the bullet from Gettysburg still inside him.
Monday, June 10, 2013
What Did Aneesh Know, And When Did he Know It?
E.W. Jackson for Lieutenant Governor campaign manager Greg Aldridge today released the following statement on Aneesh Chopra’s role as Barack Obama's Chief Technology Officer:
“When Barack Obama announced Aneesh Chopra as his technology czar in 2009, President Obama said the position would include promoting technological innovation to help ‘keep our nation secure,’” said Jackson for Lieutenant Governor campaign manager Greg Aldridge. “As more information becomes public concerning the government’s efforts to monitor its own citizens in violation of the Fourth Amendment, Virginians have a right to know: What did Aneesh Chopra know about the PRISM program and other federal government efforts to archive our telephone conversations, e-mail and internet activity? If Aneesh Chopra can not stand up to his boss in the White House for the privacy of American citizens, how can Virginians trust him as Lieutenant Governor?”
The news regarding the PRISM program and Verizon turning over customer data has spotlighted the issue of the federal government's spying on the phone records, email communications, and internet activity of the American people.
“When Barack Obama announced Aneesh Chopra as his technology czar in 2009, President Obama said the position would include promoting technological innovation to help ‘keep our nation secure,’” said Jackson for Lieutenant Governor campaign manager Greg Aldridge. “As more information becomes public concerning the government’s efforts to monitor its own citizens in violation of the Fourth Amendment, Virginians have a right to know: What did Aneesh Chopra know about the PRISM program and other federal government efforts to archive our telephone conversations, e-mail and internet activity? If Aneesh Chopra can not stand up to his boss in the White House for the privacy of American citizens, how can Virginians trust him as Lieutenant Governor?”
The news regarding the PRISM program and Verizon turning over customer data has spotlighted the issue of the federal government's spying on the phone records, email communications, and internet activity of the American people.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
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