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‘Clean cars’ bill clears major hurdle in Virginia Senate

A bill that aims to reduce carbon pollution in part by getting more zero-emissions vehicles on the road cleared a key hurdle in the Virginia Senate on Friday… Continue Reading

Maryland Senate OKs expanding low-income tax credit to include immigrants

The Maryland Senate voted Friday to expand a state tax credit for low-income workers to include immigrants, including those living in the country illegally… Continue Reading

Judge dismisses Amanda Chase lawsuit over nominating contest

A judge ruled against GOP candidate for governor Amanda Chase on Friday in her lawsuit over the state Republican party’s unsettled plans for this year’s nominating contest… Continue Reading

NCAA OKs limited fan attendance at men’s, women’s tourneys

The NCAA will allow a limited number of fans to attend all rounds of its men’s basketball tournament in Indiana and later rounds of its women’s tournament in Texas… Continue Reading

Biden tours Pfizer plant as weather causes vaccine delays

Extreme winter weather has dealt the first major setback to the Biden administration’s planned swift rollout of coronavirus vaccines… Continue Reading

Britain’s Prince Philip to stay in hospital through weekend

Britain’s Prince Philip is expected to stay in a London hospital for several more days after being admitted earlier this week in what Buckingham Palace described as “a precautionary measure”… Continue Reading

Texas grid operators say electrical system back to normal

Texas’ grid operators said Friday that the electrical system has returned to normal for the first time since a winter storm knocked out power to more than 4 million customers… Continue Reading

Groups file court challenge of Maryland’s internet ad tax

Maryland’s first-in-the-nation law taxing digital advertising by Big Tech companies like Facebook and Google is being challenged in federal court … Continue Reading

Biden to lay out his foreign policy at G-7, Munich summit

Joe Biden is making his first big appearance on the global stage as president on Friday, offering Group of Seven allies and other foreign leaders a glimpse into his plans… Continue Reading