"Virginia Lawmakers Remove Alexandria Arena Funding from State Budget, Blocking Youngkin's Plan"

Virginia lawmakers have completed work on a compromise budget legislation that does not include language enabling the proposed relocation of the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria, dealing a blow to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s plan. The governor defended the proposal, emphasizing its job and revenue creation potential, while top lawmakers confirmed that the arena-related provisions had been removed from the legislation. The bill, which lawmakers are expected to take up Saturday, contains raises for teachers and other public employees and important investments in core government services.