Politics Apr 18 McDonnell: Virginia Budget Standoff Imperils State Services This report is part of our ongoing Divided by D.C. project, exploring two Governors, two visions, one election year. Virginia inched closer to a government shutdown Tuesday when Senate Democrats opposed an $85 million budget bill. The Senate…
Politics Apr 12 Recap a Twitter Chat With the NewsHour on Virginia, Maryland Politics Virginia's State Capitol in Richmond. Creative Commons photo by Flickr user absentmindedprof. Updated Friday, April 13 6:30 p.m. ET Republican Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and Democratic Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley have two different visions for the role of…
Politics Apr 12 In Failing to Pass Budget, Maryland Legislature Makes History The Maryland state flag hangs near a home in Annapolis. Creative Commons photo courtesy Flickr user jimmywayne This report is part of our ongoing Divided by D.C. project, exploring 2 Governors, 2 Visions, 1 Election Year. For…
Politics Apr 06 Virginia Lawmakers Strike Tentative Deal on Budget Virginia's State Capitol in Richmond; Creative Commons photo courtesy Flickr user absentmindedprof. This report is part of our ongoing Divided by D.C. project, exploring 2 Governors, 2 Visions, 1 Election Year. Almost three weeks into a General…