Virginia s governor and legislature face questions of credibility after the collapse of a proposed $2 billion sports and entertainment district, which aimed to lure the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards to Virginia. The governor blames Democratic leaders for partisan politics and special interests, while Democratic leaders blame the governor for not including the legislature early in the process. The teams owner, Ted Leonsis, attributed the decision to stay in Washington to the respect shown by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Timing and the involvement of new legislative leadership also played a role in the project s failure.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, warned Gov. Glenn Youngkin: “He s going to find out that he has to treat us like equals. He has to treat us with respect."
Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, warned Gov. Glenn Youngkin: “He s going to find out that he has to treat us like equals. He has to treat us with respect."
State lawmakers failed the Chesapeake Bay by punting on a menhaden study, Virginia Saltwater Sportfishing Association's Steve Atkinson writes in a guest column.
A proposal to create a state authority for a $2 billion sports and entertainment district in Alexandria sped through the House of Delegates on Tuesday.