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The more than 1,000-page bill includes cuts to Medicaid and covers 2024 campaign tax promises, including no tax on tips and overtime wages.
The more than 1,000-page bill includes cuts to Medicaid and covers 2024 campaign tax promises, including no tax on tips and overtime wages.
From seatbelts to overtime pay to driver's license changes, several new laws went into effect on July 1 in Virginia. See the list.
Authorities also seized three guns following the chase in Silver Spring.
The 55-year-old man was charged with sexual assault following the June 3 incident, prosecutors said.
Authorities said the man was arrested wearing a Shake Shack shirt and chef's hat.
Authorities said the man is already facing a charge of attempted homicide for firing shots at police officers in January.
Officials said routine testing discovered that nearly 368,000 pounds of bacon could be contaminated with Listeria.
Three people were critically injured when the plane crashed around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
A ribbon cutting for the new store will be held on July 25, according to the company.
A ribbon cutting for the new grocery store will be held on July 30, according to the company.
In February, detectives found cocaine, heroin and cash stashed "in various locations throughout the storefront," prosecutors said.
The group behind the "No Kings" demonstrations is joining with other activist groups in mobilizing nationwide on July 4, including in VA.
The group behind the "No Kings" demonstrations is joining with other activist groups in mobilizing nationwide on July 4, including in MD.
Authorities said the stabbing happened around 10:30 p.m. on Monday.
City officials said the task force will help enforce state and local fireworks laws over the holiday weekend.
Maryland Democrats were quick to condemn the announcement, saying it disregards the safety of the men and women of the FBI.
World UFO Day is July 2. See what's been spotted in the skies over Virginia.
World UFO Day is July 2. See what's been spotted in the skies over Maryland.
Authorities said the shooting happened around 10:45 p.m. Monday in Abingdon.
