Thursday in D.C.: 4 things to look for

Coming up today in the D.C. region:

Capital punishment: A Maryland Senate committee may vote today on a measure to repeal the state’s death penalty.

Early voting: Also in Maryland, lawmakers will hold a hearing on a measure to increase the number of early voting centers in the state.

Virginia transportation deal: The General Assembly could vote as early as today on gas tax reforms and transportation funding.

Easter Egg Roll: The online ticket lottery for tickets to the White House Easter Egg Roll opens at 10 a.m.

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Thursday in D.C.: 4 things to look for

By Maggie Fazeli Fard,
Maggie Fazeli Fard
Feb 21, 2013 12:15 PM EST
The Washington Post
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PM Update: Some storms this evening, much cooler, windy Friday