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  Terry McAuliffe Apr 9

  Northam Endorses Predecessor McAuliffe for Virginia Governor

  Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is backing Terry McAuliffe in the race to succeed him, handing his predecessor one of the contest’s most coveted endorsements
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  federal pandemic relief Mar 31

  Md. Gov. Hogan, Legislative Leaders, Outline $3.9B in Federal Relief

  Maryland’s $3.9 billion in federal pandemic relief will be used to shore up the state’s unemployment insurance fund, support state recovery efforts, reopen schools and invest in broadband technology
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  HBCUs Mar 25

  Maryland Governor Signs $577M HBCU Settlement Bill

  Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has signed a measure to settle a long-running federal lawsuit related to underfunding at the state’s four historically Black colleges and universities for $577 million over a decade
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  Virginia Mar 24

  Virginia, With 2nd-Most Executions, Outlaws Death Penalty

  Virginia has become the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty
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  DC statehood Mar 22

  ‘Statehood Now': DC Leaders Argue for Statehood Before US House

  A U.S. House committee heard arguments Monday on making Washington, D.C., the 51st state, as leaders work to gain rights for the District’s more than 700,000 residents.  Mayor Muriel Bowser and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton advocated for H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, before the House Oversight and Reform Committee.  “Con...
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  southwest dc Mar 22

  AP Sources: Iran Threatens US Army Post and Top General

  Iran has made threats against Fort McNair, an Army post in the U.S. capital, and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, two senior U.S. intelligence officials said.
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  Ralph Northam Mar 13

  Virginia Gov. Northam Signs 80 Bills, Including Abortion Coverage Measure

  Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he’s signed 80 new bills into law
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  Indigenous Peoples Day Mar 13

  Bill Would Replace Columbus Day With Indigenous Peoples Day in Maryland

  Indigenous Peoples’ Day would replace Columbus Day in Maryland if a bill in the General Assembly is passed this legislative session
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  Kamala Harris Mar 3

  Vice President Visits Old Town Yarn Shop, Talks About Stimulus

  Vice President Kamala Harris paid a visit to a yarn shop in Old Town Alexandria on Wednesday and spoke about how the proposed federal stimulus plan will help small business owners and women. Harris visited Fibre Space, which is woman-owned. This was the vice president’s first visit to a small business since she was sworn in, her office said.....
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  LGBTQ rights Feb 28

  Lawmakers Approve Ban on ‘Gay Panic Defense' in Virginia

  Virginia lawmakers passed a bill that will ban the use of a person’s perceived or actual sexual orientation or gender identity as a defense in court for the assault or murder of an LGBTQ person
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  expungement Feb 27

  Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill to Seal Some Criminal Records

  Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation to allow people convicted of certain crimes to have their criminal records sealed
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  police reform Feb 27

  Maryland Senate Presents Police Reform Package; Activists Say It Doesn't Do Enough

  Maryland’s legislature is taking a serious look at statewide police reform following this past summer’s calls for social justice.
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  Virginia Feb 26

  Virginia Lawmakers Looking for Compromise on Marijuana Bill

  Virginia lawmakers are trying to reach a compromise on legalizing recreational marijuana for adults. Debate continues over how and when it should be legalized.
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  stimulus Feb 24

  Maryland Among States Passing Their Own Virus Aid, Not Waiting on Washington

  States are not willing to wait for more federal help and have been moving ahead with their own coronavirus relief packages
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  abortion Feb 24

  Virginia Repeals Ban on Abortion Coverage Through Exchange Plans

  The Virginia General Assembly passed two bills that repeal the ban keeping some health insurance plans sold in the state from covering abortions
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  car theft Feb 23

  Ex-Council Member Evans Has Car Stolen From Outside Georgetown Home

  Former D.C. Council Member Jack Evans was the victim of an auto theft, officials say. Evans’ Subaru Crosstrek was stolen from outside his home in Georgetown on Monday after he left it running, D.C. police said. Evans told police the car was parked outside his home on P Street when someone hopped inside and drove off, a police report...
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  capital punishment Feb 22

  Virginia Poised to Become First Southern State to Abolish Death Penalty

  State lawmakers have given final approval to a bill ending capital punishment in Virginia