A man shot at a Virginia police officer Tuesday evening, then fled in a stolen police cruiser and crashed, police said.… Continue Reading
California to Unveil Groundbreaking Slave Reparations Report
California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations for African Americans will release a report Wednesday documenting in detail the harm perpetrated by the state and recommending steps to address those wrongs, including expanded voter registration, making it easier to hold violent police accountable and improving Black neighborhoods.… Continue Reading
Biden to Meet With Baby Formula Makers on Easing Shortage
President Joe Biden is set to meet with infant formula manufacturers as his administration works to ease nationwide shortages by importing foreign supplies and using the Defense Production Act to speed domestic production. The White House said a third round of formula shipments from overseas will begin next week, this time from producer Kendamil.… Continue Reading
Hinckley Nears Full Freedom 41 Years After Shooting Reagan
A federal judge is set to preside over an important hearing for John Hinckley, the man who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and is on the verge of being released from all remaining restrictive conditions.… Continue Reading
Proposed Virginia Budget Revealed
As Virginia lawmakers are scheduled to return to Richmond next week, negotiations for a budget proposal to fund the state for the next two years have been working overtime to reach a deal. On Thursday, a deal was reached that would cut taxes by $4 billion over the next three years, increase state and teacher pay by 10% over the next two years and allocate funds for sustainable investments into highway construction projects and affordable housing.… Continue Reading
Carnival: Paint Project Affected Some Cruise Passengers
A painting project is to blame for an odor that affected some cruise ship passengers in Virginia and prompted the U.S. Coast Guard to send a crew to investigate Thursday, Carnival Cruise Line said.… Continue Reading
Ex-Virginia Tech Linebacker Testifies in Fatal Beating Trial
A former Virginia Tech football player took the stand in his own defense at his murder trial Thursday, testifying that he felt “violated” when he discovered that a Tinder match he believed was a woman was actually a man.… Continue Reading
Depp-Heard Defamation Suits Go to the Jury
A jury is scheduled to hear closing arguments Friday in Johnny Depp’s high-profile libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.… Continue Reading
PRESS RELEASE: At World Economic Forum, Governor Hogan Announces Global Gateway Initiative to Attract More International Business
Top Maryland lawmakers said Wednesday that eliminating a scheduled gas-tax increase of more than 6 cents this summer won’t solve the problem of high gas prices and would set back efforts to maintain infrastructure.… Continue Reading
Virginia Lawmakers Hesitant on Package to Lure Commanders
Following Dany Snyder acquisition of a 200-acre plot in Virginia, speculations of the Commanders move to the Commonwealth have hit a fever pitch. However, yesterday, two key Virginia lawmakers in Richmond voiced their concerns over a multi-million tax incentive package to lure the team to Virginia. The General Assembly is expected to return to Richmond next week to vote on a budget proposal to fund the state, as well as consider the tax incentives package.… Continue Reading
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