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After city jail fire, Portsmouth plans to keep inmates at Hampton Roads Regional Jail
A fire at the Portsmouth City Jail last week forced more than 150 inmates and staff to move to the Hampton Roads Regional Jail, where city officials hope they will remain during the coming months as the city works to finalize the purchase of the facility. Portsmouth City Attorney Lavonda Graham-Williams told The Virginian-Pilot the city is working to negotiate a temporary lease agreement to occupy the HRRJ earlier than planned given the circumstances. She was unable to provide details this week about cost and timeline.
Davidson: Sen. Kaine wants more career, fewer political-fundraising ambassadors
Have you heard the story about the expensive handbag designer, a member of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club, who was his ambassador to South Africa? Although born there, Lana Marks had no previous diplomatic experience. What about Kelly Craft, a Republican donor and Trump’s ambassador to Canada, who reportedly was dubbed an “absent ambassador” because she was so often away from her post? Or the one about the bipartisan political fundraiser and would-be U.S. ambassador to Norway nominated by President Barack Obama?
Details emerge about criminal case against Virginia Beach GOP chairwoman
The chairwoman of the Republican Party of Virginia Beach was indicted this week on a felony charge of intercepting wire communications. Laura K. Hughes, an attorney and former Virginia Beach School Board member, was indicted Monday by a Virginia Beach grand jury, according to online court records. The crime carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. A court document filed in the case says the charges stem from an incident in February, but did not provide any details. However, a Republican Party member who said he was there during the alleged offense, recounted the incident.
VPAP Visual U.S. House Fundraising: Pre-Primary
Candidates running in the June 18 primaries for the U.S. House of Representatives have filed pre-primary campaign finance disclosures. See how much they have raised since March, as well as their remaining cash on hand.
VPAP Visual U.S. Senate Fundraising: Pre-Primary
U.S. Senate candidates have filed their last reports before the June primary, covering activity through May 29. Toggle to see the amount raised or cash on hand.