The Washington Inquisitor
Virginia
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Arlington board, legislators spar over who should pay rising Metro costs
Legislators asked why Northern Virginia hasn’t used a new sales-tax option; board members warned of an $80 million transit bill.
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Vote yes on Question 1 and put reproductive freedom in Virginia’s Bill of Rights
Opinion | Imani Rhodes: A right that exists only by statute can be erased by the next legislature. Question 1 puts women’s medical decisions where they belong.
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Virginia, Maryland and D.C. drew about one-sixth of Pentagon contract dollars in fiscal 2026
Defense contracts performed in the region totaled about $63.8 billion in fiscal 2026 obligations, with Virginia second only to Texas, USAspending data show.
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Virginia and Maryland lawmakers received $810,000 from defense contractor PACs, led by Wittman
Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) received $120,000 from 12 defense contractor PACs, the most of any candidate nationally, FEC records show.
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Walkinshaw holds a wide cash lead over Republican Arthur Purves in Virginia’s 11th District
Rep. James Walkinshaw had raised $3.27 million and had $1.14 million on hand through Oct. 14. Republican Arthur G. Purves had raised $38,665. Green Party candidate Dianne Blais is also on the…