Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) and the Democratic-controlled legislature came together Friday to support a bill that would give Metro permanent, additional funding of $150 million a year on condition that…
“MetroNow commends Appropriations Committee Chair McIntosh, Vice-Chair Gaines, Delegate Korman, and members…
Improving mass transit around Virginia is one of the General Assembly’s top priorities for 2018. The most important transportation bill this year would create a dedicated source of revenue for …
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Washington, D.C.,’s once-beloved Metro subway system isn’t great anymore. It isn’t even good. The agency’s slogan, Back2Good, acknowledges as much…
“…the region’s business leaders have forged an unusually large and strong alliance to lobby for increased Metro funding. In the latest sign of business support, six major companies joined the …
As legislative sessions gain speed in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. with Metro reform taking center stage, MetroNow, a coalition committed to immediate action achieving long-term dedicated funding and reform for Metro system, welcomed new…
Metro, union, nonprofit and business leaders are speaking in one accord to urge lawmakers to approve more funding for the second-busiest transit agency in the nation…
“Our region rarely speaks with one voice when it comes to economic development. Its many political jurisdictions more often compete with each other than cooperate in their common interest. A …
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Following action on bills SB856 and HB1539 (which incorporates HB1319) today in the Virginia General Assembly, the MetroNow coalition issued the following statement:
MetroNow is grateful to Chairman Hugo, Speaker Cox, and members of the House Majority Leadership for committing to address long-term dedicated Metro funding and reform during this General Assembly session. We are encouraged by the progress that has been made to secure long-term…
“…The chamber is leading Virginia’s lobbying effort for MetroNow, a coalition of regional groups and leaders seeking to put Metro on a sustainable funding track, said Michael Forehand, senior vice …
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