Spanberger, Dems Introduce Affordability Plan — “Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and Democratic leaders are rolling out what they call their ‘Affordable Virginia agenda,’ which describes how they’ll deliver on their key campaign promise: reducing costs in the state. It comes a day after outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin presented an upbeat picture of the Virginia economy and said lawmakers should be able to offer even more tax cuts.” [NBC4 Washington]
Lawmakers Plan More Enforcement on GW Parkway — “Rep. Don Beyer unveiled legislation (Wednesday) to authorize revenue generated by any speed cameras on roads maintained by the National Park Service, such as the GW Parkway, to be used for speed camera installations, maintenance and construction projects on those same roads … Separately, Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) confirmed to FFXnow that he will reintroduce a bill in the Virginia General Assembly’s 2026 session authorizing local and state police to respond to traffic violations on the GW Parkway.” [FFXnow]
Report Shows Vulnerabilities in Potomac Water Supply — “The population in the Washington metropolitan area has steadily been growing for years but water use has stayed relatively stable. But now researchers expect a 17% water use increase by 2050. With potential droughts in the future due to a changing climate, the river’s flow could be impacted and create a major challenge for the area. Man-made environmental disasters could also occur that affect water supply, a possibility researchers are preparing for.” [Virginia Mercury]
‘Trump Kennedy Center’ Renaming Approved By Board — “President Donald Trump’s handpicked board voted Thursday to rename Washington’s leading performing arts center as the Trump Kennedy Center, the White House said, in a move that made Democrats fume, saying the board had overstepped its legal authority.” [Associated Press]
Beyer Reappointed to Science Committee — “Rep. Don Beyer, previously a longtime member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Committee, was re-appointed to that committee by Democratic Leader Jeffries this week … ‘American leadership on scientific research and technology is at a crossroads, and many of the most important challenges facing our country fall under the jurisdiction of the House Science Committee. I am thrilled to return to the Committee as it seeks answers to key questions about our nation’s future,’ said Beyer.” [Rep. Don Beyer]
Volunteer Group Plans Regional Visits — The Holiday Project is coming to Alexandria’s Woodbine Rehab & Healthcare center this Sunday, Dec. 21. Elsewhere in Northern Virginia, “volunteers will host a Community Sing-A-Long at the Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center in Arlington. A special Christmas Eve visit is also planned for the early afternoon in Reston. On Christmas Day, The Holiday Project will honor veterans with a meaningful morning visit to the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC.” [The Zebra]
It’s Friday — Expect rain and potentially a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., followed by a slight chance of rain until 2 p.m. Temperatures will drop to around 38 by 5 p.m. with breezy south winds between 15 and 23 mph, shifting west and gusting up to 47 mph. There is an 80% chance of precipitation, with amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch. Friday night will be mostly clear and breezy, with lows around 27, west winds between 17 and 22 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight, and gusts up to 46 mph. [NWS]
