Governor Youngkin’s New Arena Deal In Question

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While a possible casino in Tysons has dominated local news the past few weeks, Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proposal for a new stadium complex in Alexandria remains a hot issue both here and in the General Assembly.

Local Fairfax County Democrats may be at odds with their party leadership.  Senator Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax) sponsored the Senate version of the bill, but Senator Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), who chairs the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, blocked a committee vote on the proposal, declaring it ‘not ready for prime time’.

How do YOU feel about a new arena for the Washington Capitals and Wizards?  Contact your local state Senator and Delegate to share your views!  Click HERE to find your legislator.

ALXNow reported on the potential economic benefits of the deal:

The Patch has the latest coverage on the political gamesmanship:

https://patch.com/virginia/oldtownalexandria/1-4b-potomac-yard-arena-bill-advances-house-stalls-senate

Forbes summarizes the potential $2 billion deal:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2024/02/12/washington-wizards-and-capitals-new-arena-may-be-dead-already—heres-what-we-know/?sh=369bd755ad93

For Washington Post subscribers, they cover the controversial proposal in depth: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/capitals-wizards-move-virginia-arena-deal/

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