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McDonnell
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Transportation Overhaul Becomes Law in Virginia

Transportation Overhaul Becomes Law in Virginia

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell signed a new transportation law into effect. Read »

AM read
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 8:11 AM
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By Perry Stein

AM Read: McDonnell to Sign Transportation Bill

AM Read: McDonnell to Sign Transportation Bill

The governor is scheduled to sign the sweeping legislation in a ceremony at the Capitol today. Read »

Martin O'Malley
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 5:41 AM

O'Malley Endorses Brown as Successor

O'Malley Endorses Brown as Successor

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has formally endorsed Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown to be his successor. Read »

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown
Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:53 PM
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By MICHELLE JANAYE NEALY
      

Md. Lt. Gov. Brown Running for Governor

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown formally announced Friday that he is running for Maryland governor in 2014, launching a campaign in which he hopes to start raising his own public profile after more than six years as a... Read »

Gray Campaign Investigation
Friday, May 10, 2013 at 8:36 PM
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By Tom Sherwood, Mark Segraves
      

Coolness Between D.C. Mayor, U.S. Attorney

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray and U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen shared the stage at a memorial for fallen police officers Friday but barely acknowledged each other only once. Read »

md politics
Friday, May 10, 2013 at 8:00 AM
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By Carissa DiMargo

Affordable Housing Summit to Be Held in Bethesda

Affordable Housing Summit to Be Held in Bethesda

Rep. Chris Van Hollen will discuss the importance of affordable housing options in Montgomery County Read »

Terry McAuliffe
Friday, May 10, 2013 at 9:48 AM
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By Julie Carey
      

Terry McAuliffe Defends Business Credentials

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe dispute Republican accusations about his business success. Read »

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 9:32 PM
McAuliffe Launches Campaign in Northern Virginia

McAuliffe Launches Campaign in Northern Virginia

Virginia's Democratic candidate for governor, Terry McAuliffe, continued his campaign kickoff Thursday with a stop in Arlington. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports. Watch »

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 9:15 PM
Committee Wants 30 More Parking Ticket Writers in DC

Committee Wants 30 More Parking Ticket Writers in DC

The D.C. Council considers a plan to crack down on illegal parking in residential neighborhoods, News4's Tom Sherwood reports. Watch »

AM read
Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 8:37 AM
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By Perry Stein

AM Read: Cheh Proposes Doubling Circulator Fare

AM Read: Cheh Proposes Doubling Circulator Fare

D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh has proposed significant fare hikes for the Circulator buses, doubling the fare for passengers paying cash from $1 to $2. SmartTrip card users would pay $1.50. Read »

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Julie Carey
Julie Carey News4 Virginia Reporter Julie Carey is a News4 reporter focusing on Virginia issues and politics.
Chris Gordon
Chris Gordon News4 Maryland Reporter Chris Gordon is a legal analyst and reporter for NBC4, focusing on Maryland.
Domenico Montanaro
Domenico Montanaro NBC News Political Reporter Domenico Montanaro is an NBC News Political Reporter, analyst for NBC News' First Read and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
Mark Murray
Mark Murray NBC News Deputy Political Director Mark Murray is the NBC News Deputy Political Director, NBC News First Read analyst and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
Tom Sherwood
Tom Sherwood News4 Political Reporter Tom Sherwood is a reporter for News4 specializing in politics and the D.C. government.
Perry Stein First Read-DMV Contributor Perry Stein is D.C.-based journalist from Miami. She has written for The Miami Herald and The Wall Street Journal.
Chuck Thies
Chuck Thies First Read DMV Contributor Chuck Thies is a political analyst and consultant. His columns appear every Tuesday and Thursday on First Read DMV. He co-hosts "DC Politics" on WPFW, 89.3 FM.
Chuck Todd
Chuck Todd NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd is the NBC News Political Director, host of “The Daily Rundown” on MSNBC and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
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