Tag: Gordon C. Morse
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Common Sense from Young Delegate Earley
by Gordon C. Morse Occasionally, a member of the House of Delegates will stand up, speak to a matter of public interest and do so coherently. Del. Mark L. Earley Jr., R-Chesterfield, achieved this feat on Friday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2024, when he offered his thoughts on state Sen. Bill 212 — legislation that would…
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A Brief Case for Giving Virginia Legislators a Raise
by Gordon C. Morse I thought it would be worthwhile to pursue further the subject of legislative compensation in Virginia. A report I’ve referenced before is dated December 1998 – 25 years ago – and offers the following rationale for increasing the amount paid to Virginia lawmakers holding these posts, attending the annual legislative sessions…