Cuts at Shirlington-Based WETA — “WETA in Washington, D.C., and its subsidiary News Hour Productions are ending broadcasts of PBS News Weekend as part of a restructuring prompted by the rescission of federal funding for public media. The restructuring includes the elimination of 34 positions, adding to 21 positions WETA cut in September… In September, WETA cut its workforce by 5% and ended local programs to save $4.4 million this fiscal year. The new cuts represent a 6% workforce reduction, Stewart said.” [Current, WBJ]
DCA, IAD Flight Cuts End — “The Federal Aviation Administration will end its flight reduction emergency order Monday, meaning flights will resume operations as normal, officials announced Sunday. The emergency order will officially lift Monday at 6 a.m. ET, ending the reductions that caused mass cancellations and delays at airports.” [NBC News]
Lasting Shutdown Impacts — “In the wake of the country’s longest-ever federal government shutdown, a key safety-net organization is calling for a renewed emphasis on helping lower-income, working residents achieve economic independence… While welcoming the shutdown’s end on Thursday (Nov. 13), United Way of the National Capital Area President and CEO Rosie Allen-Herring said at a briefing that morning that her organization believes ‘the impact will be felt, for thousands, for months ahead.'” [FFXnow]
Another Local ICE Arrest — “ICE @EROWashington arrested Nelson Cabrera Eskobar, a criminal alien and convicted felon from Guatemala. He’s been convicted of robbery in Arlington, Virginia. He’s also been convicted of disorderly conduct and failure to obey a Police officer in Prince George’s County, Maryland.” [ICE Washington]
State Tax Revenue Still Up — “Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that total general fund revenues increased 7.0 percent ($134.1 million) for the month versus October last year. The year-over-year increase was driven primarily by higher individual income tax withholding and nonwithholding payments, lower refunds, and greater sales and use tax collections.” [Press Release, Gov. Glenn Youngkin/X]
It’s Dry — “Drought is expanding. Severe drought covers large areas west of I-95. Rain potential over next week? Not great. Just 0.2-0.3 inches from a blend of computer models.” [CWG/X]
It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies and a high temperature near 50 degrees during the day, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 11 to 17 mph, and gusts reaching up to 30 mph. The night will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 33 degrees, while the northwest wind slows to 3 to 7 mph. [NWS]
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