Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivers his State of the State address in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark) ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Wes Moore said during his second State of the State speech Wednesday that Maryland has boundless opportunities but is “leaving too much potential on the table” as he charts…… Continue Reading
State Senate committee rejects northern Virginia casino bill
The Senate Finance and Appropriations committee voted 13-2 against a bill that would have allowed Fairfax County to hold a referendum on building a casino and conference center in Tysons Corner, a neighborhood that is currently home to high-end retail and office development. The committee vote effectively kills the bill for this year’s legislative session…… Continue Reading
Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting the former president’s claims that he is immune from prosecution. The decision marks the second time in as many months that judges have spurned Trump’s immunity arguments and held that…… Continue Reading
Senators release a border and Ukraine deal but the House speaker declares it ‘dead on arrival’
Senators on Sunday released a highly anticipated $118 billion package that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, but it quickly ran into a wall of opposition from top House Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson.… Continue Reading
OP-ED: ‘Equity’ is Justice, Redefined
(RealClearWire) — Diversity and inclusion are not what’s wrong with DEI. “Diversity” and “Inclusion” are apple-pie American concepts that echo our national motto: out of many, one; from diversity, inclusion, and unity. What DEI proponents have cleverly done, though, is sandwich between two “good” words a third word with ancient roots that they have vested…… Continue Reading
OP-ED: Igniting an Appreciation for Abraham Lincoln in Children
Jonathan W. White | February 2, 2024 (RealClearWire) — Historians and the general public regularly rank Abraham Lincoln as America’s greatest president. There is little doubt that he is widely admired for the work he did to end slavery and preserve the Union. But beyond these two important points, most Americans know little else about…… Continue Reading
OP-ED: ‘Virginia School Choice Week’ Celebrated in Arlington
EdNews Virginia | February 2, 2024 EdReform Virginia’s 2nd annual School Choice Week event drew more than 70 attendees Saturday evening. The event, held at Arlington’s Rocklands Barbecue and Grilling Company, featured remarks from a variety of speakers on the transformative power of educational freedom. “With school choice, we could all have it our way,”…… Continue Reading
OP-ED: ‘Catholic Schools Week’ Celebrated in Virginia
EdNews Virginia | February 4, 2024 Catholic Schools Week was celebrated January 28 through February 3 in Virginia and nationwide. The week has been observed annually since 1974, according to the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). “Every year, I’m joyfully reminded that Catholic Schools Week is a jubilant celebration and joyous recognition of the transformative…… Continue Reading
Virginia considers a major expansion of gambling by legalizing ‘skill games’
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Dueling legislative proposals in Virginia backed by different gambling companies would open the door for an expansion of slot-like betting machines in businesses such as truck stops, restaurants and convenience stores. At the center of the debate are “gray machines,” arcade-style games that look similar to slot machines but involve an…… Continue Reading
AP-NORC poll finds an uptick in positive ratings of the US economy, but it’s not boosting Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stocks are near record highs. Growth was surprisingly strong last year. And once-hot inflation has begun to cool. But so far, U.S. adults are feeling only slightly better about the economy. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 35% of U.S. adults call the national economy…… Continue Reading
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