A top Democratic Virginia lawmaker has taken a firm stance against including language in the state budget that would facilitate the proposed relocation of the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria. The lawmaker, who chairs the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, emphasized her opposition to the project, citing concerns about its benefits for the Commonwealth.
The proposed relocation, part of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's plan, aims to lure the teams across the Potomac River with a $2 billion development district featuring a new arena. However, the lawmaker's opposition poses a significant challenge to the proposal, which has been a key priority for the governor.
