"Virginia's Arena Battle: Senate Rejects Wizards, Capitals Plan as Alexandria Bill Advances"
The Virginia state Senate rejected a proposal for a new arena for the Capitals and Wizards, signaling a shift in politicians' attitudes towards publicly funded sports arenas. Despite efforts by the governor, the bill was essentially killed by the head of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, Sen. L. Louise Luca. This move reflects a growing awareness of the lack of public benefit from such projects and may set a precedent for other states to resist similar proposals.