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Powerful Democratic Virginia state Sen. Lucas is accused of leading a marijuana criminal conspiracy
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state’s most powerful Democrats, was charged on Thursday in connection with what federal authorities alleged was a role leading a wide-ranging criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds.
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Alexandria police still haven’t decided who will review their license plate reader audits
The department says state law bars a traditional outside audit. A national survey released Monday found independent audits are the safeguard the public wants most.
Warner says tech companies failed to keep deepfake promises, warns VA staffing gaps are delaying care
With 13 days until the midterms, the senator said he sent a letter to 25 tech companies and pressed the VA over staffing shortages at Virginia facilities.
Aguirre calls revised Beltway express lanes plan 'a vast improvement' as Virginia seeks November start on review
Alexandria’s member on the regional board said “there’s still much work to be done.” A vote on adding the project to the region’s long-range plan could come as soon as March.
ACPS draft legislative priorities lead with funding formula overhaul, add AI
The School Board will hear the five proposed 2027 priorities Thursday; the rewritten program no longer includes positions on immigration status, gun storage or a school construction sales tax
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Allan Tucker's mother sues two Alexandria officers and the city over his death in police custody
The federal lawsuit, filed on what would have been his 34th birthday, alleges officers drove past a hospital as he asked to go there, then left him in a patrol car outside the jail until he stopped moving.
From $300,000 to $2.25 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
Twelve of 21 homes sold below their original asking price. One had been on the market since last October.
Daily Briefing: Thursday, Oct. 22
State study finds merging DASH would save little; police still haven’t named a license plate reader reviewer; Aguirre warms to express lanes plan.
Anthony Davis already receiving 'MVP' chants in Washington. He scored 34 points in debut for Wizards
The star big man thrilled a newly hopeful crowd, scoring 34 points with 12 rebounds in his debut for the Wizards and leading them to a 128-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.