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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Left Wing Groups Posing As Right Wing Groups On Facebook For Data Collection

(By: Chuck Thompson)

Beware folks. It would appear that there are a number of left wing and Anarchist groups on Facebook posing as right wing 2nd Amendment supporters that are collecting data on you. One such group I suspect is Stop Governor Ralph Northam. A few days ago, I went through the personal profiles of the admins and most of them were highly suspect. Especially the one who started the group. The profiles were sparse at best. This group may be legitimate, but if they are, it is run by very ignorant young guys with little to no knowledge of politics or law. Virginia Rising is another questionable group. All groups supporting our rights are being watched by law enforcement and every 3 letter agency out there. Make no mistake about that. The left is very interested in knowing what is going on especially since they are well aware that they are breaking the laws and violating our rights. They want to know what the plans are so they can cover their sorry butts. So, be very careful what groups you belong to and what you say on these groups. I for one am totally against violence. Do not get me wrong, I fully believe in protecting our rights at every level, but to be the start of violence is what I am dead set against. It would seem that this is what the left wants. Do not give it to them. On that same note, I am equally against anyone having their rights and or property being taken away and strongly believe in every level of defense against such criminal action. See you all in Richmond Monday morning.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Governor McDonnell To Propose New Funding to Help Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Homelessness in Virginia

Governor of Virginia Bob McDonnell speaking at CPAC. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that his upcoming biennial budget will contain considerable new funding to support Virginia’s ongoing, successful, homelessness reduction and prevention efforts. The governor will call for over $9.5 million in additional funding for the Virginia Housing Trust Fund, the Rapid Re-Housing Program, and efforts to further enhance data collection. In 2010, Governor McDonnellestablished Virginia’s first executive housing policy framework, which helped to guide the development of a housing policy in the Commonwealth that addresses homelessness and access to affordable housing. These efforts have led to a 16% reduction in overall homelessness in Virginia since 2010.

Speaking about the proposals, Governor McDonnell said, “We have made significant strides in the effort to ensure that every Virginian has a roof over their head. In 2010, we set a goal of decreasing homelessness during this Administration by 15 percent and we are pleased that we have exceeded that goal with a 16 percent reduction in overall homelessness over the last four years, as well as a 17 percent decline in family homelessness. Between 2012 and 2013 homelessness among Virginia’s veterans dropped 18 percent. This is progress, but there is much more to be done to ensure that every Virginian has a place to call home and access to the tools they need to get back on their feet and become thriving members of their communities. That is why we are directing over $9.5 million in new funding over the next biennium to assist in these efforts. This funding will continue the progress we have made and strengthen the great work being done through the Virginia Housing Trust Fund and the Rapid Re-Housing Program.”

The governor’s budget provides the following funding towards homelessness assistance and prevention:

Virginia Housing Trust Fund

· Establishes $4 million in general fund appropriation in each year of the biennium for the Virginia Housing Trust Fund.

· The funding supports efforts to reduce homelessness by providing low-interest loans and grants through eligible organizations.

Rapid Re-Housing Program

· Provides an additional $500,000 in each year of the biennium for the rapid re-housing program, which brings the total for the program to $1 million in each year.

· The program assists households experiencing homelessness to quickly obtain permanent housing.

Enhanced Data Collection on Homelessness

· Adds $585,413 the first year and $91,782 the second year in general fund appropriations to support the development and implementation of a new statewide application to increase the accuracy and reliability of homeless data collection.

· The new database system will help to evaluate the successfulness of the programs being administered throughout the Commonwealth and to establish new avenues for aid to this population.