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GOP candidate for lieutenant governor ups the ante in spar with governor
The Republican candidate for Virginia’s lieutenant governor – already embroiled in heat with Gov. Glenn Youngkin over the latter’s reported efforts to push him off the ticket – turned up the temperature in that battle over the weekend by saying “I’m not going anywhere” ... Meanwhile, one of the Virginia Senate’s more traditional conservative voices said Monday that he will support John Reid because “I support all of our nominees.” Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Colonial Heights, also said the issue of whether Reid should come off the ticket should be between Reid and the governor, and no one else.
Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site, a nearly $4 billion project
Growing up in the Washington area, Josh Harris cherished his chances once or twice a year to watch his favorite football team play at RFK Stadium, the home during the glory days when the likes of Joe Theismann and John Riggins made the stands shake on the way to three Super Bowl championships. Now the controlling owner and with fellow locals and longtime fans Mitch Rales and Mark Ein also involved, Harris and his group are a giant leap closer to bringing the team back where they think it belongs. Washington’s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation’s capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build a new stadium as part of a project totaling nearly $4 billion.
D.C., Commanders announce $3.7B deal to move team to RFK Stadium site
D.C. and the Washington Commanders have reached a $3.7 billion deal to transform the dilapidated RFK Stadium site on the banks of the Anacostia River into a new home for the NFL team surrounded by retail, housing and park space — a generational development project likely to shape the legacies of Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) and Commanders owner Josh Harris. Sprawling across 177 waterfront acres, the massive development anchored by a covered 65,000-seat stadium would be funded primarily by the Commanders, who would put up $2.7 billion, according to the terms released Monday. The total cost to D.C. taxpayers is expected to top $1 billion, including stadium infrastructure, parking facilities, recreation improvements and other water and electric infrastructure — a price tag likely to spur heated debate on the D.C. Council and among residents about how public money is used.
D.C. Council split on whether to support bringing Commanders to RFK
Architects of a $3.7 billion deal to bring the Washington Commanders to the RFK Stadium site have framed the team’s return to D.C. as almost inevitable. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) celebrated the deal on Monday at a news conference, sitting in front of a burgundy and gold banner her administration had printed with the words “WELCOME HOME” written on it. . . . But Bowser and the team need a majority of the D.C. Council to agree — and lawmakers remain far from united on the deal, which is expected to cost D.C. taxpayers more than $1 billion.
Richmond revenue director resigns after more problems with tax rebate checks
Richmond's director of revenue resigned last week after city officials learned of more errors that have hampered the city's efforts to give Richmond property owners back some tax money they've already paid. A month ago, the city announced a mailing error had resulted in thousands of erroneous checks to be sent out payable to an entity called "Hartshorn Community Council." On Monday — as questions swirled about the status of checks residents still weren't seeing in their mailboxes — the city announced it had found several more problems that were delaying the process.
William and Mary board passes anti-discrimination resolution, responding to federal DEI demands
Friday, April 25, the College of William and Mary’s board of visitors passed resolution HC-3 titled “Merit-based excellence, student opportunity and freedom from discrimination.” This resolution was introduced in response to increasing pressure from the federal and state governments to restrict universities’ diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Across the country, this pressure has already led some institutions, like the University of Virginia, to eliminate their DEI programs entirely.
$700M subsea cable factory breaks ground in Chesapeake amid concerns about tariffs, energy policy
Gov. Glenn Youngkin sang the praises of international business cooperation Monday as officials broke ground on a massive undersea cable manufacturing factory in Chesapeake. The project from a South Korean cable company will eventually serve national and global wind energy projects and represents the largest investment in the city’s history. But despite the rosy outlook from officials, a cloud of uncertainty swirled. “Tariffs is a concern. If I say that is not a concern, I’d be lying,” said Koo Bon-kyu, president of South Korean company LS Cable & System, told American and South Korean media after the ceremonial groundbreaking.
Fluoride spike at Richmond water plant reignites calls for regional management
A spike in fluoride levels during a pump install at Richmond’s water treatment plant last week went unreported for days and has prompted neighboring counties to repeat calls for a cooperative approach to water service in the region. In statements released late Monday afternoon, Henrico and Hanover counties said they were “discouraged” and “disappointed” by what Henrico called “repeated operations failures and communications breakdowns” associated with the plant, which the city said “experienced an issue” during an installation of a new fluoride pump that increased fluoride levels over several hours last Wednesday.
Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won't seek reelection as cancer returns
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia announced on Monday he is stepping down as the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee and will not be seeking reelection next year due to his cancer returning, ending his long career in public life. “The sun is setting on my time in public service,” Connolly said in a statement. “With no rancor and a full heart, I move into this final chapter full of pride in what we’ve accomplished together over 30 years.” Connolly, 75, has served in Congress since 2009 and represents northern Virginia, including Fairfax County.
Longtime NoVa congressman Gerry Connolly will not seek reelection after cancer resurgence
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Fairfax, a fixture in Northern Virginia politics for more than three decades, announced Monday he will not seek reelection after a resurgence of cancer, saying the sun is setting on his time in public service. In a statement published on his social media accounts, Connolly thanked supporters for their “good wishes and compassion,” crediting their encouragement with giving him strength “in my fights — both against cancer and in our collective defense of democracy.”