Here are a few Virginia (and national) news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, March 26. By the way, the midnight deadline for Gov. McDonnell to take action – or not – on legislation has passed, yet there’s no word on several big bills (e.g., transportation). Does that mean he’s let them become law without his signature? Or what?
*Scientists link frozen spring to dramatic Arctic sea ice loss
*Historic moment for gay marriage at Supreme Court
*Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) won’t seek reelection (Can Dems hold this seat? It won’t be easy, but it’s certainly possible.)
*‘Finish the job’ on immigration, Obama urges
*Obamas host White House Seder
*Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli compared abortion to slavery in 2008 (In other words, he’s been a nutjob for a loooong time.)
*Governor makes two changes to bills before deadline
*McDonnell wants exemptions for drone ban
*Virginia Sen. Mark Warner Now Backs Gay Marriage
*As furloughs loom, federal workers turn to local union leaders for comfort
*Orrock gets challenger from Tea Party Patriots
*Road repairs show lack of oversight
*Dominion Virginia Power to buy electricity from small solar power generators
*Fairfax, Frederick join Loudoun in opposing stricter gun control
*Virginia’s Data Disaster Post Redistricting
