Local Lawmakers Introduce Gun Control Bills
Two state lawmakers who represent parts of Arlington have proposed a gun safety legislation package in the Virginia General Assembly. State Sen. Adam Ebbin and Del. Patrick Hope, both Democrats,...
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Flight Makes Emergency Landing at DCA — A US Airways Express flight had to make an emergency landing at Reagan National Airport this morning (Wednesday) due to a cracked windshield. The plane was...
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VA Senate Panel Advances “Love Shack” Bill — A state Senate panel unanimously advanced a bill proposed by Sen. Adam Ebbin (D) that would repeal the Virginia law making it illegal for unmarried couples...
View ArticleVideo: The Daily Show on Virginia’s Cohabitation Law
The Commonwealth was once again the butt of jokes on The Daily Show last night. But this time around, a local Virginia legislator at least got some snarky kudos from Jon Stewart. The Comedy Central...
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Ebbin Aims to Repeal Hybrid Vehicle Tax
Hybrid car owners and climate advocates joined State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D) on Monday as the lawmaker announced an effort to repeal the state’s new hybrid and electric vehicle tax. Ebbin and Del. Scott...
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Ebbin Blasts Cuccinelli for Views on Homosexuality
State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D) is blasting Virginia Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli (R) for his anti-gay views. Ebbin, the first openly-gay member of the Virginia General...
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Arlington Trail Counters — Arlington has “the region’s most extensive bike and pedestrian tracking system,” with nearly 30 sensors on trails and sidewalks. According to sensor data, two thirds of...
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Thousands Apply to Live in New Affordable Building — Since it started accepting applications on Aug. 27, the new 122-unit Arlington Mill Residences affordable apartment complex has received...
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Ebbin Applauds Attorneys for Joining Va. Gay Marriage Suit
Two of the attorneys that launched a successful legal battle to get the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn California’s same-sex marriage ban are joining the suit against Virginia’s marriage amendment....
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First Night of Hanukkah — Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights. [Chabad] Ebbin Introduces Repeal of Va. Gay Marriage Ban — State...
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Ebbin Says He’s ‘Working to Win’ on Gay Marriage
State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) doesn’t like it when supporters commend him for “fighting the good fight” on legalizing same-sex marriage in Virginia. Such talk suggests that he’s taking a futile stand to...
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Ebbin’s Paper Check Tax Refund Bill Advancing Through GA
A bill restoring Virginians’ ability to receive their tax refunds in paper check form could be on its way to pass the General Assembly this session. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Adam Ebbin...
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Adam Ebbin Announces Run for Congress
Update at 2:50 p.m. — Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille also announced today that he’s running for Rep. Moran’s seat in Congress, according to the Washington Post. State Sen. Adam Ebbin says he intends to...
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Board to Consider $6.6 Million Homeless Shelter Contract — County staff is recommending that the Arlington County Board approve a $6.6 million contract for construction of the new year-round homeless...
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County Releases Development Report — Arlington County has issued its Development Tracking Report for the first quarter of 2014. In Q1, the County Board approved 170,834 square feet of office...
View ArticleAdam Ebbin: Why You Should Vote for Me
Last week, we asked the candidates for the Democratic nomination in the 8th District congressional race to write a sub-750 word essay describing why Arlington residents should vote for them...
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Governor to Sign Bill in Arlington Next Week
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) will sign a bill into law in Arlington next Wednesday. The bill addresses “the growing problem of notaries who practice law without a license” in immigrant...
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Same-Sex Marriage ‘Imminent’ in Virginia
(Updated at 11:50 a.m.) The U.S. Supreme Court has denied appeals from five states — including Virginia — seeking to prohibit same-sex marriages. The court decided not to review decisions that struck...
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Sexual Assault Bill Sponsored by Favola, Ebbin Passes Senate
A bill co-sponsored by Arlington legislators that would require college campuses to provide survivors of sexual assaults with options for off-campus resources — like counseling and law enforcement —...
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