Maryland’s highest court on Tuesday moved the state’s primary from June 28 to July 19, as courts weigh challenges to the state’s new legislative map as well as Maryland’s congressional map.… Read more
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Maryland To Halt Gas Tax
Governor Larry Hogan and state legislators agreed to pause the state’s gas tax for the next month in an effort to help working class families hit hard by rising gas prices. Maryland state House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Maryland state Senate President Bill Ferguson worked with the Office of Governor Hogan to halt the gas tax.… Read more
Virginia Unemployment Remains Steady at 3.3 Percent
The Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin announced this morning that Virginia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.3 percent for the month of February. The unemployment rate in the Commonwealth continues to fall below the national average of 3.8 percent.… Read more
Former Trump Official to Serve as Youngkin Advisor
The former EPA Administrator in the Trump Administration Andrew Wheeler will serve as a senior advisor to Governor Glenn Youngkin. The announcement comes after the former Trump official nomination for Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources was blocked by Senate Democrats in Richmond.… Read more
Organizer Claims Trucker Convoy Never Planned on Entering City
For the first time yesterday the week-long trucker convoy protesting COVID mandates attempted to enter the nation’s capital. With D.C. law enforcement blocking a number of highway exits and streets the efforts were largely unsuccessful. It marked the first time that the truckers had attempted to moved beyond the Beltway and into the city.… Read more
As Gunman Targets Homeless, Mayors Urge All To Seek Shelter
The mayors of New York City and Washington D.C. appealed to the public for help Monday in an urgent search for a gunman who has been stalking homeless men asleep on their streets, killing at least two people and wounding three others in less than two weeks.… Read more
America’s Energy Future with API’s Frank Macchiarola
The American Petroleum Institute’s Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics, and Regulatory Affairs Frank Macchiarola joined O’Connor & Company this morning to discuss America’s energy future and this administration’s failure to secure that future. As gas prices continue to rise the Biden Administration points the finger at Russia, while failing to address their own role in this crisis by curbing American energy development projects like the Keystone Pipeline.… Read more
Virginia Congressional Candidates Utilize Youngkin Education Strategy
Candidates across Northern Virginia are looking to take a page out of the Governor Youngkin playbook when it comes to messaging on education. Governor Youngkin was able to successfully galvanize voters around the issue of parental choice, banning CRT and mask mandates to secure his victory over Terry McAuliffe this past year.… Read more
Man Sought in Homeless Killings in D.C., New York City
WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities are searching for a man who is believed to have attacked multiple people who were sleeping on the streets in Washington, D.C., and New York City, killing two of his victims and injuring three others, police said.… Read more
DC Police Union Head Voices Frustration with Mayor Bowser
Thursday, Mayor Bowser said the carjacker who murdered the doctor earlier this week “probably didn’t intend to kill anybody.” The mayor was referencing the murder of Rakesh Patel, a 33-year-old intensive care doctor at D.C. hospital. Patel was killed Tuesday night after a carjacker struck him with his own vehicle.… Read more
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Category Archives: Local News
Maryland’s Highest Court Moves Primary Amid Gerrymandering Challenge
Maryland’s highest court on Tuesday moved the state’s primary from June 28 to July 19, as courts weigh challenges to the state’s new legislative map as well as Maryland’s congressional map.… Continue Reading
Maryland To Halt Gas Tax
Governor Larry Hogan and state legislators agreed to pause the state’s gas tax for the next month in an effort to help working class families hit hard by rising gas prices. Maryland state House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Maryland state Senate President Bill Ferguson worked with the Office of Governor Hogan to halt the gas tax.… Continue Reading
Virginia Unemployment Remains Steady at 3.3 Percent
The Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin announced this morning that Virginia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.3 percent for the month of February. The unemployment rate in the Commonwealth continues to fall below the national average of 3.8 percent.… Continue Reading
Former Trump Official to Serve as Youngkin Advisor
The former EPA Administrator in the Trump Administration Andrew Wheeler will serve as a senior advisor to Governor Glenn Youngkin. The announcement comes after the former Trump official nomination for Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources was blocked by Senate Democrats in Richmond.… Continue Reading
Organizer Claims Trucker Convoy Never Planned on Entering City
For the first time yesterday the week-long trucker convoy protesting COVID mandates attempted to enter the nation’s capital. With D.C. law enforcement blocking a number of highway exits and streets the efforts were largely unsuccessful. It marked the first time that the truckers had attempted to moved beyond the Beltway and into the city.… Continue Reading
As Gunman Targets Homeless, Mayors Urge All To Seek Shelter
The mayors of New York City and Washington D.C. appealed to the public for help Monday in an urgent search for a gunman who has been stalking homeless men asleep on their streets, killing at least two people and wounding three others in less than two weeks.… Continue Reading
America’s Energy Future with API’s Frank Macchiarola
The American Petroleum Institute’s Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics, and Regulatory Affairs Frank Macchiarola joined O’Connor & Company this morning to discuss America’s energy future and this administration’s failure to secure that future. As gas prices continue to rise the Biden Administration points the finger at Russia, while failing to address their own role in this crisis by curbing American energy development projects like the Keystone Pipeline.… Continue Reading
Virginia Congressional Candidates Utilize Youngkin Education Strategy
Candidates across Northern Virginia are looking to take a page out of the Governor Youngkin playbook when it comes to messaging on education. Governor Youngkin was able to successfully galvanize voters around the issue of parental choice, banning CRT and mask mandates to secure his victory over Terry McAuliffe this past year.… Continue Reading
Man Sought in Homeless Killings in D.C., New York City
WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities are searching for a man who is believed to have attacked multiple people who were sleeping on the streets in Washington, D.C., and New York City, killing two of his victims and injuring three others, police said.… Continue Reading
DC Police Union Head Voices Frustration with Mayor Bowser
Thursday, Mayor Bowser said the carjacker who murdered the doctor earlier this week “probably didn’t intend to kill anybody.” The mayor was referencing the murder of Rakesh Patel, a 33-year-old intensive care doctor at D.C. hospital. Patel was killed Tuesday night after a carjacker struck him with his own vehicle.… Continue Reading