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Apr 13, 2021

Maryland Lawmakers Close Out Legislative Session With Flurry Of Bills, Including Sports Betting And Alcohol Sales

Bills touching on police reform, alcohol sales and immigration are all heading to Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk after they cleared Maryland’s General Assembly.

Apr 08, 2021

Marylanders Could Soon Be Fined $100 For Intentionally Releasing Balloons

It’s unclear if Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will sign the balloon release ban.

Oct 02, 2020

Virginia Senate Passes Budget That Includes Medicaid Enhancements, Law Enforcement Bonuses

The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates are now set to negotiate over a final budget for the Commonwealth.

Jan 29, 2013

Virginia Senate Panel Moves Bill That Would Penalize Smoking in a Car With Kids Present

A Virginia Senate panel yesterday approved a bill that would make it a punishable offense to smoke a cigarette in a car when a kid under the age of 15 is present.

Jan 25, 2013

Virginia Legislator Wants to Create Alternate Currency for Use in Commonwealth

A Virginia Republican wants the commonwealth to consider creating its own currency, just in case the Federal Reserve system collapses.

Jan 18, 2013

The Ways In Which Virginia’s Legislature Is So Much More Exciting Than Ours: AK-47 Edition

During a debate on gun control in Richmond this week, a Virginia legislator brandished an AK-47. Obviously.

Mar 08, 2012

McDonnell Signs Virginia Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Law

After weeks of heated debate and the entry of the word “transvaginal” into the English lexicon, yesterday afternoon Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell signed into law a bill that will require women seeking an abortion to get an ultrasound beforehand.

 
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