opinion
His thoughts — A win for life
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and it did not mince words. The court stated ...
Tommy Wright, Author at Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch
opinion
His thoughts — Oh, Happy Day
It took longer than usual, but on Friday, June 17, the General Assembly passed the commonwealth’s biennial budget for 2022-24. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has indicated ...
by Tommy Wright, Thursday, June 23, 2022 12:00 pm
opinion
His thoughts — Changes expected this week on budget, abortion, guns
This week is likely to be an eventful one. Not only will the General Assembly receive the Governor’s amendments to the budget, the United States ...
by Tommy Wright, Thursday, June 16, 2022 12:00 pm
opinion
His thoughts — Takin’ care of business
On June 1, the Virginia House of Delegates voted 88 yeas and 7 nays to adopt the Conference Report for House Bills 29 and 30, ...
by Tommy Wright, Friday, June 10, 2022 12:00 pm
opinion
His thoughts — Lots to like in compromise budget
The final product of the Conference Committee isn’t the House budget or the Senate budget. Instead, it’s a compromise that accomplishes most of our goals ...
by Tommy Wright, Thursday, June 2, 2022 12:00 pm
opinion
His thoughts —Report Card of the Year
The report Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered on his first day in office is in, and the results aren’t pretty. Said simply, Virginia has maintained an ...
by Tommy Wright, Thursday, May 26, 2022 12:30 pm
opinion
His thoughts — Predicted effects of shutdowns materialize
It was obvious from the first months of the pandemic. Parents could see it as they watched their children quickly lose interest in the screens ...
by Tommy Wright, Friday, May 20, 2022 12:00 pm
opinion
His thoughts — Roe v. Wade
Calling the leaked draft opinion from Justice Alito a bombshell undersells its significance. If it does in fact reflect the majority opinion of the Supreme ...
by Tommy Wright, Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:00 pm
opinion
His thoughts — Session update
Last week’s reconvened session was unique. Not so much for the amendments and vetoes acted upon, but for the way the minority party chose to ...
by Tommy Wright, Friday, May 6, 2022 3:40 pm
Guest columns
His thoughts — Let’s get ready to rumble
The Reconvened Session on April 27 is likely to be a lengthy session given the number of actions taken by Governor Youngkin. Governor Youngkin has ...