Senate Passes Bill Restricting Local ICE Activity — “The Virginia Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would place hefty guardrails on any proposed 287(g) agreements allowing local law enforcement to carry out federal immigration functions … ‘I’m seeking to give some comfort to thousands of men, women and children in the Commonwealth who are living in fear that federal agents might send them or their family members to a country they fled, or a country they have never been to,’ said Democratic state Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim, who put forward the bill.” [ARLnow]
Ramadan Mubarak — “Muslims worldwide will begin daily fasting from dawn to sunset as Ramadan starts, marking a period of worship, reflection and charity. The holy month, the ninth in the Islamic lunar calendar, brings families together for meals to break the fast.” [AP]
FY 2027 Budget On The Way — “City Manager James Parajon is set to unveil the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Proposed Budget in one week! This is your first look at the City’s financial priorities for the coming year. Come to the City Council Legislative meeting on Tuesday, February 24, at 7 p.m. to see the FY27 Budget Proposal (4850 Mark Center Dr.) or join us on Thursday, February 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.) for the public presentation of the proposed FY27 Budget.” [City of Alexandria]
Virginia, Maryland Competed For ‘Sphere’ — “Sphere Entertainment Co. could open its 6,000-seat immersive entertainment venue adjacent to MGM National Harbor in four years or less, CEO James Dolan said last week … [he] said Maryland and Virginia were in competition to land the venue — something that hastened the company’s plans.” [WBJ]
State Cannabis Legislation Advances — “After years of clearing the General Assembly only to meet a veto, legislation to create a legal, adult-use cannabis market in Virginia passed both chambers Tuesday — this time with a governor ready to sign it and retail sales poised to begin as early as November.” [Virginia Mercury]
Alexandria Resident Publishes Book On George Washington — Author Tim Rose said, “While researching George Washington’s life in Alexandria and building Alexandria History Tours, I became convinced that these stories deserved a permanent home on the page. They needed to appear in print as a comprehensive narrative. Last year, I set out to write a book that delves deep into George Washington’s vast connections to Alexandria.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
It’s Wednesday — There is a slight chance of rain after 2pm, with fog expected before 9am, followed by mostly cloudy conditions and a high temperature near 58°F. Southwest winds will be 5 to 10 mph, with gusts of up to 20 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. For Wednesday night, the clouds will gradually clear, leading to a low temperature around 43°F. Southwest winds initially at 5 to 8 mph will turn calm after midnight. [NWS]
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