SUPPORT: HB10 re: Taxes -- SUPPORT BPOL tax; maximum fee and tax rates established by a locality. This bill supports Va Small Business. The bill makes changes to business taxes that are highly punitive to start up and small businesses as the tax is currently charged on gross receipts. A business owes these taxes regardless of their profitability. The business community has been trying to change this tax for years. HB27 re: Cap and Trade / Agenda 21 -- [...]
Thanks to the American Legislative Exchange Council for pointing out a list of key dates for when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will consider Florida v. HHS*, the lawsuit regarding the federal health care reform law known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). BRIEFING SCHEDULE January 27: Deadline for [...]
Federal Action Alert: Wikipedia et al Go Dark over SOPA and PIPA Numerous Internet Web sites, such as Wikipedia and Craig’s List, went dark today in protest over bills being considered before the US Congress. The Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (S. 968) are at the [...]
To say that this is an important year in our nation’s history is quite the understatement. “Historical” is a better adjective, but even that doesn’t seem to reflect the dire situation that America is facing. In November, we will decide how our great country moves forward. In my mind, there are two choices: 1. [...]
VA Tea Party Patriots Federation Lobby Day at the Capitol JANUARY 16, 2012 Schedule of Events: 8:30am to Noon “Relax by the Fireplace” The Tobacco Co. Victorian Lounge 12th and Cary St Meet up with your friends, hang out by the fire. Then hop the “Grassroots Taxi” to the Capitol. Complimentary coffee “Grassroots Taxi” to the Capitol (8:30am to 3pm) [...]
Join the Lynchburg Tea Party and other groups like the Virginia Citizens Defense League in Richmond, VA on January 16,2012 at 9 AM. The LTP will be meeting in the Target Parking lot at 5:30 A.M. to carpool (share gas costs if possible) to the state capitol. Lobbying activities begin with the VCDL at around […]
Early in December the Fauquier Times Democrat published a letter co-authored by Senators Webb and Warner, Governor McDonnell, House Representative Cantor and U.S. Senate candidates Allen and Kaine entitled “Update tax policy, rebuild schools.” The letter was written in praise of tax breaks that are to be given to private companies who join in a [...]
