On Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly passed its budget. It helps fund state services like transportation, the Department of Education, and tax allocations. However, it also omitted funding for a new arena in Alexandria, Va. which would have been the new home of the Washington Wizards and Capitals.
Va. Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke where he expressed his anger and disappointment that the deal didn’t go through. Meanwhile, Va. State Sen. L. Louise Lucas has become a social media hero to those who are against the project. She serves as the Senate’s chairwoman for finance and appropriations.