A Virginia high school student died on Tuesday when he was stabbed in the midst of a large fight at a shopping center, police said.… Continue Reading
PRESS RELEASE: Governor Hogan Calls on Comptroller Franchot to Minimize Impact of Scheduled Summer Gas Tax Increase
Ahead of the summer travel season, Governor Larry Hogan today called on Comptroller Peter Franchot to immediately take steps to halt or minimize the impact of the legislative gas tax increase that his office is scheduled to announce in the coming days.… Continue Reading
Virginia bans Zuckerberg Private Grant Funds for State Election Offices
On Monday, Governor Youngkin signed into law a bill with bipartisan support that brings and end to election offices in the Commonwealth accepting private grants from organization like Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Center for Tech and Civic Life. The bill came in response to public outrage over Zuckerberg pouring $3.7 million to local election administrators in the 2020 elections to help local official conduct safe elections in the midst of the pandemic.… Continue Reading
Virginia General Assembly Scheduled to Return June 1 to Vote on State Budget
The Virginia General Assembly has officially been called to return to vote on a budget to fund the state for the next two years after failing to do so during the legislative session earlier this year. As confirmed by Senate Clerk Susan Schaar, legislators from around the state will return to Richmond to finalize a budget as well as several other unresolved legislative issues.… Continue Reading
Things to Watch in Tonight’s Primary Elections
Today voters in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota and Texas will head to the polls to select their nominees of the upcoming midterm election this Fall. While all eyes will be on the governor’s race in Georgia there are several key races to keep an eye out for today.… Continue Reading
Commanders Buy Up Land for Possible Stadium Near Potomac Mills Mall
The Washington Commanders have procured land in Woodbridge, Virginia, for what could be a potential site of the NFL team’s next stadium, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.… Continue Reading
Governor Glenn Youngkin Ceremonially Signs Legislation to Support Virginia’s Military, Veteran Community and Proclamation Honoring Armed Forces Day
Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed 23 bills highlighting the priorities of Virginia’s military and veteran community. After delivering remarks, Governor Youngkin also signed a proclamation to honor Armed Forces Day, which will be recognized on May 21, 2022.… Continue Reading
Governor Hogan Announces Plan to Deploy $198 Million in Small Business Relief
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland will deploy up to $198 million in federal small business relief through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Maryland was the first state in the nation to submit its SSBCI deployment plan to the United States Treasury Department, and today was one of the first five states to be approved.“… Continue Reading
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces the Restoration of Rights for Thousands of Virginians
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that civil rights have been restored to 3,496 Virginians. The consideration for restoration of rights is coordinated by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, in conjunction with the Department of Corrections, with thorough consideration by the Department of Elections, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Compensation Board.… Continue Reading
McLean Voters Elect Progressive Slate Over Gorka in Drag Queen Story Time Controversy
Northern Virginia voters have elected a progressive slate of candidates to a community center board after a controversy over a drag queen story hour.… Continue Reading
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