“The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation Thursday providing dedicated state funding for Metro of $167 million per year. With this action, regional dedicated funding for Metro is a big step …
“Jim Corcoran, who as president and CEO of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce oversaw the organization’s renaming and transition to a broader-based mission, will depart sometime during the second …
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“Metro – which serves the Washington, DC metropolitan area – got a much-needed boost last week, when Maryland agreed to give its share of $167 million in permanent funding for …
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“Maryland will give Metro its full share of $167 million a year in new, permanent funding, the governor and leaders of both legislative chambers said Thursday, putting the transit system …
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“…With Maryland’s assent, and barring last-minute hitches, the system will receive a reliable revenue stream for the first time since its trains began rolling in 1976. “This is terrific news …
“…To maintain our region’s competitiveness, regional leaders must invest in improving mobility and connectivity throughout the region, whether that be at the Port of Virginia, Dulles International Airport, Baltimore-Washington International …
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“…The Partnership, which includes the leaders of large employers like Ted Leonsis, owner and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Terry McCallister, chairman and CEO of Washington Gas, Russ Ramsey, …
“…During the legislative sessions, MetroNow, a broad coalition of area businesses and nonprofits pressing for dedicated funding and reforms, has also helped propel the Metro efforts forward. The coalition provided a …
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“MetroNow commends Appropriations Committee Chair McIntosh, Vice-Chair Gaines, Delegate Korman, and members…
