Jillian Balow, Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s superintendent of public instruction, announced her resignation Wednesday in a letter to the governor that did not offer a specific reason for her departure.… Read more
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On College Campuses, Sports Betting Agreements are Shielded
College campuses increasingly are striking deals with sports betting companies eager to promote their brands in stadiums, on radio broadcasts and on athletic department websites — places where they can be seen and heard by students. But the terms of those agreements are opaque despite the high-dollar and societal stakes.… Read more
Virginia Senate Finance Co-Chair Howell Joins Those Retiring
Janet Howell, the veteran Democratic Virginia state senator who co-chairs her chamber’s finance committee, announced Tuesday she will not seek re-election.… Read more
Maryland Gov. Moore Testifies for Faster Minimum Wage Budget
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pushed lawmakers on Monday to increase the minimum wage to $15 this year — instead of waiting until 2025 — and allow annual increases that are tied to the cost of living.… Read more
Flurry of Virginia Legislators Announce Retirements
Over a dozen Virginia legislators, including the long-serving Senate Republican Leader Tommy Norment, have recently ruled out seeking re-election this year under maps overhauled during the latest redistricting cycle.… Read more
Bagby Wins Democratic Primary for Blue-Leaning Senate Seat
Democratic Del. Lamont Bagby defeated two opponents in a firehouse primary Sunday to advance to a March special general election for the blue-leaning, Richmond-based 9th Senate District of Virginia against GOP nominee Stephen Imholt.… Read more
Some Democratic-led States Seek to Bolster Voter Protections
Lawmakers in several Democratic-controlled states are advocating sweeping voter protections this year, reacting to what they view as a broad undermining of voting rights by the Supreme Court and Republican-led states as well as a failed effort in Congress to bolster access to the polls.… Read more
Lawmakers Pass Energy Bill, ‘Skinny’ Budget as Sessions Ends
The politically divided Virginia General Assembly worked through dozens of pieces of legislation, including a major energy bill and stop-gap budget bill, on Saturday as lawmakers reached the end of their regularly scheduled session without a deal on the entire state spending plan.… Read more
Maryland Lawmakers Reelect Dereck Davis Treasurer
Maryland lawmakers on Tuesday reelected Dereck Davis to be the state’s treasurer for a four-year term.… Read more
Virginia Special Elections Set to Fill McClellan Senate Seat
A special election has been set for March 28 to fill the vacancy in the Virginia Senate created by Richmond Democrat Jennifer McClellan’s election to the U.S. House of Representatives, and the political parties have just days to choose their nominees.… Read more
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Youngkin’s Schools Chief Resigns After Department Missteps
Jillian Balow, Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s superintendent of public instruction, announced her resignation Wednesday in a letter to the governor that did not offer a specific reason for her departure.… Continue Reading
On College Campuses, Sports Betting Agreements are Shielded
College campuses increasingly are striking deals with sports betting companies eager to promote their brands in stadiums, on radio broadcasts and on athletic department websites — places where they can be seen and heard by students. But the terms of those agreements are opaque despite the high-dollar and societal stakes.… Continue Reading
Virginia Senate Finance Co-Chair Howell Joins Those Retiring
Janet Howell, the veteran Democratic Virginia state senator who co-chairs her chamber’s finance committee, announced Tuesday she will not seek re-election.… Continue Reading
Maryland Gov. Moore Testifies for Faster Minimum Wage Budget
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pushed lawmakers on Monday to increase the minimum wage to $15 this year — instead of waiting until 2025 — and allow annual increases that are tied to the cost of living.… Continue Reading
Flurry of Virginia Legislators Announce Retirements
Over a dozen Virginia legislators, including the long-serving Senate Republican Leader Tommy Norment, have recently ruled out seeking re-election this year under maps overhauled during the latest redistricting cycle.… Continue Reading
Bagby Wins Democratic Primary for Blue-Leaning Senate Seat
Democratic Del. Lamont Bagby defeated two opponents in a firehouse primary Sunday to advance to a March special general election for the blue-leaning, Richmond-based 9th Senate District of Virginia against GOP nominee Stephen Imholt.… Continue Reading
Some Democratic-led States Seek to Bolster Voter Protections
Lawmakers in several Democratic-controlled states are advocating sweeping voter protections this year, reacting to what they view as a broad undermining of voting rights by the Supreme Court and Republican-led states as well as a failed effort in Congress to bolster access to the polls.… Continue Reading
Lawmakers Pass Energy Bill, ‘Skinny’ Budget as Sessions Ends
The politically divided Virginia General Assembly worked through dozens of pieces of legislation, including a major energy bill and stop-gap budget bill, on Saturday as lawmakers reached the end of their regularly scheduled session without a deal on the entire state spending plan.… Continue Reading
Maryland Lawmakers Reelect Dereck Davis Treasurer
Maryland lawmakers on Tuesday reelected Dereck Davis to be the state’s treasurer for a four-year term.… Continue Reading
Virginia Special Elections Set to Fill McClellan Senate Seat
A special election has been set for March 28 to fill the vacancy in the Virginia Senate created by Richmond Democrat Jennifer McClellan’s election to the U.S. House of Representatives, and the political parties have just days to choose their nominees.… Continue Reading