Virginia Senate, House Dems Celebrates Passage of Robust Affordability Agenda as General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die - Blue Virginia
With the conclusion of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly, which adjourned sine die a bit earlier this evening, see below for press releases from the Senate and House Democrats on their accomplishments this session, including sending nearly 700 bills – on pretty much every topic, from healthcare to economic security to energy, education, housing, guns, […]
Virginia Immigration, ICE Restriction Bills Pass General Assembly, Head to Governor Abigail Spanberger's Desk - Blue Virginia
Good stuff; see below for press releases by Del. Alfonso Lopez (great work!) and the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (VACIR). IMMIGRATION AND ICE 287(g) PROTECTIONS (HB 1441) PASSED OUT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY DELEGATE LOPEZ RICHMOND, VA.—Today, HB 1441, championed by Delegate Alfonso Lopez (HD-03) passed out of conference committee. HB 1441 was passed […]
Faulty monitor caused ‘strong odor’ that halted flights at Baltimore, DC airports
The “strong odor” in an air traffic control facility for Washington D.C.-area airports that caused flights to halt in the region on Friday night came from an overheated circuit board, officials said.
UMBC men’s basketball team beats Vermont, heads to NCAA tournament
UMBC Retrievers men’s basketball team is headed back to the NCAA tournament after knocking off the Vermont Catamounts men’s basketball in the America East Championship on Saturday at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.
‘Volatile’ storm could bring 75 mph winds, possible tornadoes to Maryland on Monday
A “volatile” and “severe” storm system will travel down the East Coast on Monday, bringing with it rain, wind, light snow and possible tornadoes.
‘A shock’: Baltimore’s Merritt Gallery is closing after more than 40 years
Sisters and business partners Merritt Miller and Rachel Rubin will close Baltimore’s Merritt Gallery & Renaissance Fine Arts in early summer.
5 Maryland drivers owe DC more than $625K in unpaid traffic tickets, lawsuits say
Five Maryland drivers owe the District of Columbia more than $625,000, collectively, for unpaid traffic citations.
When Baltimore teens gather outside, arrests and curfews often follow. Does it help?
After arrests at a White Marsh Mall teen “link-up,” Baltimore County residents and officials debate curfews, safety concerns and where teens can gather.
Photos, Reels: Workers Deliver More than 20,000 Petitions from Virginians Calling for a Paid Family and Medical Leave Program on Day of Legislation’s Passage - Blue Virginia
Great stuff, again thanks to *Democrats*, definitely no thanks to Republicans on this… PHOTOS AND REELS: Workers Deliver More than 20,000 Petitions from Virginians Calling for a Paid Family and Medical Leave Program on Day of Legislation’s Passage On the morning of March 13, workers deliver more than 20,000 petitions from Virginians calling for the […]
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