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Understanding ranked choice voting ahead of its DC debut in June primary

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Understanding ranked choice voting ahead of its DC debut in June primary

Judge rejects Brendan Banfield’s motion to toss ‘au pair affair’ convictions ahead of Friday sentencing

Judge rejects Brendan Banfield’s motion to toss ‘au pair affair’ convictions ahead of Friday sentencing

Maryland transportation officials hold firm on $5.2 billion price tag to replace Key Bridge

Maryland transportation officials hold firm on $5.2 billion price tag to replace Key Bridge

Bowser criticizes DC Council members over blocked curfew measure

Bowser criticizes DC Council members over blocked curfew measure

Defense seeks pretrial release for Virginia husband charged with killing, defiling, hiding missing wife

Defense seeks pretrial release for Virginia husband charged with killing, defiling, hiding missing wife

Study: National Guard presence in DC cuts property crime, not violent crime

Study: National Guard presence in DC cuts property crime, not violent crime

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Virginia Tech rector refuses to resign after Gov. Spanberger’s dismissal

Virginia Tech rector refuses to resign after Gov. Spanberger’s dismissal

Montgomery Co. executive signs bills designed to protect county immigrant population

Montgomery Co. executive signs bills designed to protect county immigrant population

Virginia lawmakers are set to return to Richmond as budget deadline nears

Virginia lawmakers are set to return to Richmond as budget deadline nears

Bus driver in deadly Stafford Co. crash had previous speed-related arrest and citations

Bus driver in deadly Stafford Co. crash had previous speed-related arrest and citations

Spanberger’s vetoes have her butting heads with fellow Democrats

Spanberger’s vetoes have her butting heads with fellow Democrats

Maryland governor calls for ‘Safe Summer Strategy’ for young people, aims to reduce teen takeovers

Maryland governor calls for ‘Safe Summer Strategy’ for young people, aims to reduce teen takeovers

Prince George’s County Council approves budget after delays

Prince George’s County Council approves budget after delays

Fired FTC commissioner continues protecting consumers with new podcast

Fired FTC commissioner continues protecting consumers with new podcast

LIVE RESULTS: Virginia’s redistricting referendum

LIVE RESULTS: Virginia’s redistricting referendum

Virginia high school student pushes for new legislation to make SAT exam accessible

Virginia high school student pushes for new legislation to make SAT exam accessible

Gov. Moore passes 2 immigration bills into law without his signature

Gov. Moore passes 2 immigration bills into law without his signature

Mayoral candidate demands DC Council reinstate permanent youth curfew

Mayoral candidate demands DC Council reinstate permanent youth curfew

How Virginia’s new balcony solar law could cut your utility bill

How Virginia’s new balcony solar law could cut your utility bill

DC voter guide: What to know before June primary for mayor, council, Congress

DC voter guide: What to know before June primary for mayor, council, Congress

Montgomery Co. Council gives final approval to nearly $8B budget

Montgomery Co. Council gives final approval to nearly $8B budget

Spanberger’s ICE actions deepen divide with Virginia Democrats

Spanberger’s ICE actions deepen divide with Virginia Democrats

Trump attacks Maryland leaders after mail-in ballot snafu

Trump attacks Maryland leaders after mail-in ballot snafu

Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes proposal for legalized marijuana marketplace

Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes proposal for legalized marijuana marketplace

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