Why Va. Gov. Youngkin wants to eliminate the car tax? - Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | December 21, 2023 [Web version](   [How proposed budget would eliminate ‘most hated tax in Virginia']( Gov. Glenn Youngkin is trying to eliminate the state's car tax as part of his proposed budget with "a further increase in local sales taxes." A University of Mary Washington professor weighs in on the effort. [READ MORE](   [Proposed bill could raise some speeding fines to more than $500 along Maryland Route 210]( Although there are speed cameras along the road, residents worry more is needed to deter hyper-fast drivers. A proposed bill would fine drivers based on how much they exceeded the posted speed limit. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Find the perfect holiday gift at Mervis Diamond Importers]( Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Explore our collection of classic and modern diamond stud earrings. Mervis Diamond Importers is the top rated jewelry store in Washington, DC. Shop online or visit us during our Special Holiday Hours.   [Frederick County Council rejects restrictive zoning rules for Sugarloaf Mountain]( The plan would have created an overlay district to take the land and put restrictions on development, banning commercial logging, gun ranges and data centers. [READ MORE](   [Lincoln Memorial steps vandalized with red paint, messages reading ‘Free Gaza']( Conservators with the National Park Service are using high-pressure washers to remove the paint from the steps. Park officials say it will take several days to finish. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Spectrum Enterprise [Federal IT infrastructure improvements are here to stay in a constantly changing landscape]( Federal government agencies are in a constant battle to keep their IT infrastructure modernized to ensure the secure, smooth flow of information.   [Professional DC-area bakers share their holiday baking tips - and some of their most iconic recipes]( Colleen Murphy, a pastry chef at D.C.'s Blue Duck Tavern, and award-winning baker Paola Velez share their receipts and remind people to enjoy baking during the holidays. [READ MORE](   [Catholic Charities DC volunteers load dinner plates and serve those in need]( "There's a huge need in our city, and these are our neighbors," said Patrick Lewis, pastor at St. Patrick Catholic Church, who offered a pre-meal blessing at the early Christmas dinner. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Reach your audience with the right message at the right time]( Is your marketing hitting a dead end? 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[READ MORE](   Sponsored by Workday [How are agencies doing with efforts to improve human capital management?]( Federal News Network surveyed government HR leaders to learn both where agencies are in developing and implementing HCM strategies and also the underlying challenges in improving human capital management. | Download the survey report now   [Do you think holiday shopping deals have gotten worse this year? You might be right]( New data shows retailers are not generally offering the same level of discounts this year, compared to the last few holiday seasons. [READ MORE](   [Maryland doctor explains how ‘holiday heart syndrome' is a real thing]( Dr. Michael Chen says holiday heart syndrome -- an association between binge drinking and cardiac arrhythmias -- sees a spike around the holidays. 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