The Virginia General Assembly’s 2024 session is in full swing as lawmakers consider legislation on casinos, cannabis, and data centers. State Senator Adam Ebbin (D-39) joins the show to discuss what’s on the docket in Richmond. Plus, we get his thoughts on the proposal to move the Wizards and Capitals to a new arena in his district in Alexandria.

The Prince George’s County Council reconvened this week with a budget shortfall and potential spending cuts at the top of its list. Washington Post reporter Lateshia Beachum gets behind the mic to walk us through what to watch for from the council. Plus, who might be planning a run for County Executive?

Metro’s budget crisis has the entire region on edge with big service cuts potentially in store. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Executive Director Clark Mercer talks with Kojo and Tom about how local leaders are banding together to prevent this from happening.

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