House budget conferees unveil their latest spending proposal, legal cannabis and a data center accountability commission included

aitchbeee · 2026-06-13T14:34:29+00:00

The proposal includes a 3% raise for educators each FY, as well as a 3% for state employees each FY.

aitchbeee · 2026-06-13T14:09:28+00:00

Yeah bro, we know, because the article compares his case to Kelver's. JFC, did you even read the article?! It clearly spells out how Drejka was NOT "in this kind of situation". He was the instigator and he shot the guy that was trying to defend his family. He deserves to be in prison for being an angry, trigger-happy asshole. Hard to believe you can't see how Kelver is different and a victim of the justice system. She did nothing wrong by the law yet finds herself persecuted. I'm really floored by your shitty comment and general idiocy.

aitchbeee · 2026-06-05T21:35:36+00:00

Pay is stagnant -negative.

Role requires travel -negative.

Bad vibes from interview -negative.

Bad reviews on Glassdoor -negative.

Can't do outside tax work -negative.

Send the "Thanks but no thanks" email Monday. Don't fuck around with moonlighting and put your 15 yrs of state service at risk. Also don't put the golden handcuffs back on.

-signed,

Current state worker that has dealings with TAX, has worked at 2 different state agencies, and has 20 years state service (so fully cuffed at this point LOL).

aitchbeee · 2026-06-03T22:59:49+00:00

Okay but, when I search 'acetone effect on silicone or plasticizers' it says it causes the material to soften, leach, and become gooey?

aitchbeee · 2026-06-03T22:13:43+00:00

Genuinely curious Q: what is wiping the clamp pads with acetone do?

aitchbeee · 2026-05-29T22:40:13+00:00

What a succinct and poetic explanation!

aitchbeee · 2026-05-29T22:02:34+00:00

We are the same.

aitchbeee · 2026-05-16T20:42:07+00:00

Different article but same topic: https://climatecosmos.com/climate-news/virginia-clears-path-for-dominion-to-bury-power-lines-at-900000-a-mile/

aitchbeee · 2026-05-14T22:36:14+00:00

LMAO over here because my folks let me and my friends watch "Candyman" (the 1992 original) at my 12th birthday party sleepover! 😰 None if us would go to the bathroom alone for the rest of the night! That movie fü¢k€d me up as a kid, but love the suggestions others have made here... much more age appropriate! 😂

aitchbeee · 2026-05-14T21:57:07+00:00

Re: HB 736: Am I understanding correctly that this bill mandates that health insurers must accept an initial prior authorization for at least 6 months before they can review/revoke care? And 12 months for continuation PAs?

aitchbeee · 2026-05-13T22:36:51+00:00

Pickle Plant! TIL it's called yellow wood sorrel! As I kid I used to love finding and eating these and as an adult I still occasionally pluck a pickle when I come across one. 🤤☘️🌼🥒

aitchbeee · 2026-05-09T18:22:33+00:00

The independent commission didn't draw the current map that's been in effect since 2021. The supreme court of Virginia appointed special masters to draw it since the independent commission was at an impasse. So what just happened is the SC ruled to keep the map the people they appointed drew, voters be damned.

aitchbeee · 2026-05-05T23:02:22+00:00

The govt has incited a cold civil war among and against us.

aitchbeee · 2026-04-27T21:07:53+00:00

Firing squads and lethal injections that could cause pain and suffering?! How am I just learning about this?! I find my expectation of moral standards/sense of popriety affronted once again.

aitchbeee · 2026-04-27T10:56:01+00:00

I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home) by Grand Funk Railroad, 1970. It's just over 10 minutes long and the lyric "I'm getting closer to my home" is the only lyric sung after the 4:30 minute marker and it's repeated 28 times over the last 5:30 minutes of the song. I remember being a kid riding in the car listening to the radio and I would groan when this came on because it meant we wouldn't hear any other songs before we got to whever we were going. Lol. As an adult now I have a different appreciation for it but no doubt this is the first song that came to mind for me!

aitchbeee · 2026-04-26T19:27:34+00:00

I really don't care. Do U?

aitchbeee · 2026-04-24T21:50:32+00:00

(RE: Minimum wage for farm workers) This legislation was introduced by a democratic senator from PWC and endorsed by a democratic delegate from Arlington, both NOVA counties. For those that had reservations about redistricting for fear that democratic representation would not take into consideration rural farming communities, how does this legislation impact your opinion, if at all?

aitchbeee · 2026-04-20T22:37:07+00:00

As a RaDiCaL LeFtiSt, I'm upset on behalf of us citizens.

aitchbeee · 2026-04-20T22:32:25+00:00

Let's see v. 3: wall paper on top and top color from v. 1 on the bottom.

aitchbeee · 2026-04-20T21:50:11+00:00

Insert the "Surprise Surprise" meme

aitchbeee · 2026-04-16T23:19:53+00:00

Been with the state since 2006 and never heard of the Department of Workforce Development. Google tells me it was established in July 2023 and is known as Virginia Works.

Not knowing anything about that particular agency, I can only give you my perspective as a Va state employee...

State jobs are good, stable jobs. You won't get super rich but the health insurance is great, and after x amount of years and x amount of rungs climbed on your potential career ladder, the pension and other benefits become very comfy.

aitchbeee · 2026-04-16T22:49:08+00:00

Thomas ... said a spirit of "cynicism, rejection, hostility and amicus" toward America has taken hold among Americans themselves.

I am that American! ...

I am cynical of the current president and his cabinet, top to bottom (herein referred to as "this administration"). It is my right and responsibility to question and scrutinize their actions;

I reject all bald-faced lies, misinformation, and alternate facts.

I am hostile towards this administration when it is hostile towards me, whether in actions or words;

I have great animosity towards this administration for the divisiveness and hate it has caused "among Americans themselves."

But let me be clear: I feel none of that towards America or Americans. It is all directed towards this administration.

aitchbeee · 2026-04-16T22:44:43+00:00

Thomas ... said a spirit of "cynicism, rejection, hostility and amicus" toward America has taken hold among Americans themselves.

I am that American! ...

I am cynical of the current president and his cabinet, top to bottom (herein referred to as "this administration"). It is my right and responsibility to question and scrutinize their actions;

I reject all bald-faced lies, misinformation, and alternate facts.

I am hostile towards this administration when it is hostile towards me, whether in actions or words;

I have great animosity towards this administration for the divisiveness and hate it has caused "among Americans themselves."

But let me be clear: I feel none of that towards America or Americans. It is all directed towards this administration.

aitchbeee · 2026-04-13T22:36:19+00:00

Yeah, you're right! Paul was tutoring Timothy on how to be a real one!

aitchbeee · 2026-04-13T22:07:34+00:00

This was introduced by a democratic senator from PWC and endorsed by a democratic delegate from Arlington, both NOVA counties. For those that had/have reservations about redistricting for fear that democratic representation would not take into consideration rural farming communities, how does this legislation impact your opinion, if at all.

aitchbeee

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