Virginia Senate negotiator vows to keep Alexandria arena out of the budget, leading to a stunning turn of events for Ted Leonsis and Monumental Sports. Governor Youngkin expresses anger over the arena deal being blocked by Senate Democrats.
Youngkin blasts Virginia lawmakers after D.C. sports teams’ move put in peril https://t.co/unwYNiXoqH
🚨BREAKING🚨 @GlennYoungkin says Senate making a "colossal mistake" but "they can "fix this." "The next step is for the Senate to embrace the opportunity." DOES NOT commit to sending stand alone bill or amendment back to legislature for @Capitals @WashWizards Alexandria arena. https://t.co/zUCyrQSBRP
The thorn in his side, watches over his shoulder. VA St. Sen. Louise Lucas looking on as Governor Youngkin expresses his anger that the legislature has killed the Monumental Move. Lucas telling us earlier she’s proud she killed the arena deal. @nbcwashington https://t.co/qqr6vKr16C
Sens. Lucas and Locke looking on from Capitol steps as Gov. Youngkin says they and other Senate Dems are making a “massive mistake” by blocking the arena deal https://t.co/3Bxk2TkItW
BREAKFAST LINKS 3/7/2023: Virginia budget compromise excludes Potomac Yard arena. Baltimore City Council considers selling vacant homes for $1. DC woman faces six-month delay in securing housing despite voucher: https://t.co/QRJhhuDbSN
Top Virginia Senate negotiator vows to keep Alexandria arena out of the budget https://t.co/Z3UyhGVrYm
Nightmare scenario for Ted Leonsis and Monumental Sports. Stunning turn of events.
Perspective by Candace Buckner: Ted Leonsis and Monumental Sports are proving that even the soothing sounds of a piano can’t make a political campaign sound sincere. https://t.co/4ainjnnoAH
In #PostLetters: Alexandria residents don’t want Ted Leonsis’s arena https://t.co/1kYtqhpOl6