Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation on Friday to help veterans, including tax relief on retirement income.… Read more
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Unprecedented Number of Primaries Prompt Some Democrat Angst
Since their wipeout in the 2021 election cycle, Virginia Democrats’ one remaining hold on state government has been in the General Assembly’s upper chamber.… Read more
GOP’s Youngkin Says No to Presidential Campaign – for Now
Asked whether he’s going to be campaigning for president this year, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said no.… Read more
Democratic Sen. Cardin of Maryland Retiring After 3 Terms
Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland announced Monday that he plans to retire at the end of his third term, triggering what is likely to be a highly competitive primary to replace him in the blue-leaning state.… Read more
About 46% of Gov. Wes Moore’s Blind Trust in Cannabis
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration announced Monday he has formally created a blind trust for his assets, which include nearly $1.2 million in shares of stock in a cannabis company — or about 46% of his assets outlined in the trust.… Read more
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Says he Plans to Sign Gun-Control Bills
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday he is planning to sign gun-control measures approved by lawmakers in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year.… Read more
Prosecutor Wants 1 Trial for 10 Charged in Patient’s Death
Seven sheriff’s deputies and three hospital workers should be put on trial together for the death of Irvo Otieno, who was pinned to the floor while being admitted to a Virginia psychiatric hospital, a prosecutor argued Wednesday.… Read more
Youngkin Meets with Taiwan’s Leader During Trade Mission
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin met with the president of Taiwan on Monday to discuss mutual trade and investment initiatives and other business matters, his office said, and he signed an executive order establishing an economic development office in Taipei.… Read more
EPA Agrees to Make Pennsylvania Cut Chesapeake Bay Pollution
Pennsylvania must minimize its outsized role in polluting the Chesapeake Bay, according to a proposed settlement agreement announced Thursday that would subject the state to increased oversight from federal environmental officials.… Read more
Amazon Seeks First Incentive Funds from Virginia HQ2 Project
Amazon is asking Virginia for nearly $153 million in state incentive payments, which would be the first tranche of funds to be paid out since the tech giant agreed in 2018 to build a headquarters complex in the state.… Read more
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Category Archives: Local News
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Signs Bills to Help Veterans
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation on Friday to help veterans, including tax relief on retirement income.… Continue Reading
Unprecedented Number of Primaries Prompt Some Democrat Angst
Since their wipeout in the 2021 election cycle, Virginia Democrats’ one remaining hold on state government has been in the General Assembly’s upper chamber.… Continue Reading
GOP’s Youngkin Says No to Presidential Campaign – for Now
Asked whether he’s going to be campaigning for president this year, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said no.… Continue Reading
Democratic Sen. Cardin of Maryland Retiring After 3 Terms
Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland announced Monday that he plans to retire at the end of his third term, triggering what is likely to be a highly competitive primary to replace him in the blue-leaning state.… Continue Reading
About 46% of Gov. Wes Moore’s Blind Trust in Cannabis
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration announced Monday he has formally created a blind trust for his assets, which include nearly $1.2 million in shares of stock in a cannabis company — or about 46% of his assets outlined in the trust.… Continue Reading
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Says he Plans to Sign Gun-Control Bills
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday he is planning to sign gun-control measures approved by lawmakers in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year.… Continue Reading
Prosecutor Wants 1 Trial for 10 Charged in Patient’s Death
Seven sheriff’s deputies and three hospital workers should be put on trial together for the death of Irvo Otieno, who was pinned to the floor while being admitted to a Virginia psychiatric hospital, a prosecutor argued Wednesday.… Continue Reading
Youngkin Meets with Taiwan’s Leader During Trade Mission
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin met with the president of Taiwan on Monday to discuss mutual trade and investment initiatives and other business matters, his office said, and he signed an executive order establishing an economic development office in Taipei.… Continue Reading
EPA Agrees to Make Pennsylvania Cut Chesapeake Bay Pollution
Pennsylvania must minimize its outsized role in polluting the Chesapeake Bay, according to a proposed settlement agreement announced Thursday that would subject the state to increased oversight from federal environmental officials.… Continue Reading
Amazon Seeks First Incentive Funds from Virginia HQ2 Project
Amazon is asking Virginia for nearly $153 million in state incentive payments, which would be the first tranche of funds to be paid out since the tech giant agreed in 2018 to build a headquarters complex in the state.… Continue Reading