Moran Introduces Autism Legislation That Could Benefit Arlington Schools

Rep. Jim Moran (D) introduced legislation today that would provide funding to schools for additional training for teachers who work with students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). At a press...

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Chopper Called in for Suspect Search -- The U.S. Park Police Eagle 2 helicopter hovered over the Claremont neighborhood -- near Wakefield High School -- for about half an hour last night while...

Notable Bills Proposed by Arlington’s Representatives

In addition to providing prenatal care for the children of recent legal immigrants and studying the tax implications of the theoretical legalization of marijuana, Arlington's delegation to the...

Lopez Bill: Prenatal Care for Recent Legal Immigrants

Newly-elected delegate Alfonso Lopez (D) has introduced a bill that would provide prenatal care for recent legal immigrants. Low-income women in their first five years of lawful residence in the...

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Ben Affleck Flick Filming in N. Arlington? -- Local residents are telling us that 'Argo,' a new Ben Affleck-directed political thriller, is currently in production in the area near Overlee pool....

Moran Wants to Eliminate the Federal Debt Ceiling

Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) has joined two fellow House Democrats in introducing a bill that would abolish the federal debt ceiling. The lawmakers -- Moran, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Hank...

Ebbin’s Solar Power Bill Signed into Law

Solar energy legislation sponsored by Del. Adam Ebbin has been signed into law by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell. The bill will create a "Voluntary Solar Resource Development Fund," which will...

Moran Acts to Renew Horse Slaughter Ban

Rep. Jim Moran has inserted an amendment into an agricultural funding bill that will continue to ban federal inspections of horse meat. The ban effectively prevents the slaughter of horse meat for...

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Pike Realignment in County Legislative Priorities -- The county's wish-list of federal legislative priorities includes a land exchange with the federal government to allow Columbia Pike to be...

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Illegal Immigrant Bills Killed in State Senate -- Most of the bills that immigrant advocates spoke out against at a rally last week have suffered a quiet death in a state Senate subcommittee. The...

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Happy Valentine's Day -- To celebrate, Caribou Coffee is offering a buy one, get one free coupon. Fairfax Supervisor Slams Arlington on HOT Lanes -- The animus for Arlington continues over at...

Arlington Lawmakers Get Unanimous Support for Solar Power

Both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly have unanimously passed bills that would create a fund to provide low-interest loans for solar energy projects in the Commonwealth. The bill in the...

Del. Ebbin Introduces Bill to Curb Cuccinelli’s Power

Del. Adam Ebbin (D), who represents part of Arlington in the House of Delegates, introduced legislation this afternoon that would curtail the state attorney general's ability to file civil actions...

Brink Introduces Bills to Prevent Another Referendum Debacle

Del. Bob Brink (D) has introduced two bills in the House of Delegates that attempt to "address the irregularities discovered during the signature gathering process" for last year's failed effort to...

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Bill Would Increase Handicap Parking Fine -- Del. David Englin (D) -- a prolific proposer of legislation -- has introduced a bill that would increase the maximum fine for illegally parking in a...