The Office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is staying busy after the state legislature adjourned last week. On Tuesday, Hogan signed a measure that would support pro sports stadiums across the state.… Read more
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Lawyer: Depp Trial Likely to Become Mudslinging Soap Opera
A trial over libel allegations by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, will likely turn into a six-week, mudslinging soap opera, Heard’s lawyers warned a Virginia jury Tuesday.… Read more
Lt. Governor Sears to Democrats “Start Listening to Parents”
Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Sears joined “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday to discuss a parental choice in their child’s education – a topic that continues to become more pervasive nationwide. Sears did not mince words when taking aim at democrats for restricting parent’s ability to choose the right educational opportunities for their children.… Read more
Youngkin Pushes for Early School Board Elections in Loudoun County
On Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin amended legislation that would force the Loudoun County School Board elections to take place a year earlier than previously scheduled. The amendment came as part of a busy day for the governor, as he signed into law more than 700 pieces of legislation and vetoed 25 and amended an additional 114 bills. In total the General Assembly sent 841 total bills to his desk.… Read more
Hogan on Latest Legislative Session “Our Best Session Yet”
Governor Hogan held a press conference on Monday to discuss the end of the 2022 legislative session that adjourned at the end of last week. The governor appeared optimistic and enthused by his administrations accomplishments in what will be the final legislative session of his tenure as Maryland governor.… Read more
Governor Youngkin Vetoes 25 Bills
Governor Glenn Youngkin was busy on Monday, as his office announced that he had vetoed 25 pieces of legislation passed by the General Assembly. The vetoes follow what was contentious legislative session earlier this year, with many votes falling on partisan lines.… Read more
Virginia Democrats Propose Gas Rebates in Lieu of Suspending Gas Tax
Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates are once again rejecting a plan proposed by Governor Youngkin to suspend the state’s gas tax during a time when prices at the pump continue to soar. The democratic caucus in the House has proposed rebates of $50 per car or up to $100 per household as an alternative to the governor’s plan.… Read more
Maryland Democrats Override Hogan Veto on Bill to Expand Abortion Access
The democrat-controlled General Assembly in Maryland overrode a veto from republican Governor Larry Hogan over the weekend to expand abortion access statewide. In a partisan vote, the House voted 29 to 15 and the Senate 90 to 46 in favor of bypassing the governor’s veto power.… Read more
Youngkin Signs Legislation Forcing Schools to Notify Parents of Sexually Explicit Content in Classrooms
The Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Friday that he had signed a bill that will force the state’s Department of Education to develop policies to ensure parents in the Commonwealth are notified when sexually explicit materials are included in a classroom’s curriculum. The legislation introduced by State Senator Siobhan Dunnavant (R-Henrico) also requires local school boards to adopt the policies developed within the Department of Education.… Read more
Maryland Legislature Enters Last Day, Most Priorities Complete
Maryland lawmakers enter the last day of their legislative session on Monday with most high-profile measures already passed into law, including tax relief, a paid family leave program and an extensive measure aimed at slowing climate change.… Read more
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Category Archives: Local News
Gov. Hogan Signs Measure to Support Pro Sports Stadiums
The Office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is staying busy after the state legislature adjourned last week. On Tuesday, Hogan signed a measure that would support pro sports stadiums across the state.… Continue Reading
Lawyer: Depp Trial Likely to Become Mudslinging Soap Opera
A trial over libel allegations by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, will likely turn into a six-week, mudslinging soap opera, Heard’s lawyers warned a Virginia jury Tuesday.… Continue Reading
Lt. Governor Sears to Democrats “Start Listening to Parents”
Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Sears joined “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday to discuss a parental choice in their child’s education – a topic that continues to become more pervasive nationwide. Sears did not mince words when taking aim at democrats for restricting parent’s ability to choose the right educational opportunities for their children.… Continue Reading
Youngkin Pushes for Early School Board Elections in Loudoun County
On Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin amended legislation that would force the Loudoun County School Board elections to take place a year earlier than previously scheduled. The amendment came as part of a busy day for the governor, as he signed into law more than 700 pieces of legislation and vetoed 25 and amended an additional 114 bills. In total the General Assembly sent 841 total bills to his desk.… Continue Reading
Hogan on Latest Legislative Session “Our Best Session Yet”
Governor Hogan held a press conference on Monday to discuss the end of the 2022 legislative session that adjourned at the end of last week. The governor appeared optimistic and enthused by his administrations accomplishments in what will be the final legislative session of his tenure as Maryland governor.… Continue Reading
Governor Youngkin Vetoes 25 Bills
Governor Glenn Youngkin was busy on Monday, as his office announced that he had vetoed 25 pieces of legislation passed by the General Assembly. The vetoes follow what was contentious legislative session earlier this year, with many votes falling on partisan lines.… Continue Reading
Virginia Democrats Propose Gas Rebates in Lieu of Suspending Gas Tax
Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates are once again rejecting a plan proposed by Governor Youngkin to suspend the state’s gas tax during a time when prices at the pump continue to soar. The democratic caucus in the House has proposed rebates of $50 per car or up to $100 per household as an alternative to the governor’s plan.… Continue Reading
Maryland Democrats Override Hogan Veto on Bill to Expand Abortion Access
The democrat-controlled General Assembly in Maryland overrode a veto from republican Governor Larry Hogan over the weekend to expand abortion access statewide. In a partisan vote, the House voted 29 to 15 and the Senate 90 to 46 in favor of bypassing the governor’s veto power.… Continue Reading
Youngkin Signs Legislation Forcing Schools to Notify Parents of Sexually Explicit Content in Classrooms
The Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Friday that he had signed a bill that will force the state’s Department of Education to develop policies to ensure parents in the Commonwealth are notified when sexually explicit materials are included in a classroom’s curriculum. The legislation introduced by State Senator Siobhan Dunnavant (R-Henrico) also requires local school boards to adopt the policies developed within the Department of Education.… Continue Reading
Maryland Legislature Enters Last Day, Most Priorities Complete
Maryland lawmakers enter the last day of their legislative session on Monday with most high-profile measures already passed into law, including tax relief, a paid family leave program and an extensive measure aimed at slowing climate change.… Continue Reading