Gabriella Muñoz
Articles by Gabriella Muñoz
Virginia’s Democratic-led Senate debates abolishing death penalty
The Democratic-controlled Virginia Senate opened debate Tuesday evening on legislation that would abolish the death penalty, after a new poll emerged showing that most Virginians disapprove of capital punishment. Published February 2, 2021
Powerful winter storm wallops Northeast
A major winter storm system walloped the Northeast on Monday, prompting hundreds of travel delays and closures of schools and coronavirus testing/vaccination sites. Published February 1, 2021
‘I feel the frustration’: Ralph Northam says Virginia working on vaccine data transparency
Gov. Ralph Northam addressed frustrations over Virginia's vaccine rollout Wednesday and announced a new system to improve data transparency from the state. Published January 27, 2021
Maryland opening at least six mass vaccination sites next week
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that the state will open at least six new mass vaccination sites by early February, as officials try to expand coronavirus vaccine distribution. Published January 26, 2021
Spectators strain to get glimpse of Inauguration Day
Leonhard Penno had traveled from Florida to the District to witness the inauguration of President Biden, but what he was able to see from his position beyond the security perimeter around the U.S. Capitol was "like a war movie, basically." Published January 20, 2021
Feds probe Fairfax County schools’ in-person learning for students with disabilities
The Department of Education has opened an investigation into allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools did not provide a "free appropriate public education" to students with disabilities and special needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Published January 20, 2021
Virginia pro-gun activists alter Lobby Day plans
Pro-gun activists in Virginia are shifting their plans for this year's Lobby Day in response to top officials implementing security measures in the state's capital. Published January 17, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands in Maryland, Virginia
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that more residents in their states are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Published January 14, 2021
Northam: People aged 65+ or with underlying conditions can get vaccine
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that people aged 65 and older or with underlying conditions are now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccinations. Published January 14, 2021
Activists pressure D.C.-area hotels to close ahead of inauguration
D.C. activist groups are demanding that hotels close ahead of the inauguration on Jan. 20 as part of a "Don't Host Hate" campaign in the aftermath of last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Published January 14, 2021
Ralph Northam, Virginia governor, calls for generosity in State of the Commonwealth address
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam outlined Wednesday evening his top proposals for his final year in office in his annual State of the Commonwealth address. Published January 13, 2021
Virginia Senate mourns late GOP Sen. Ben Chafin
Both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly opened their legislative session Wednesday afternoon with condolences and mourning for the late state Sen. Ben Chafin, who died of COVID-19 complications. Published January 13, 2021
Virginia Legislative Black Caucus rolls out 2021 agenda
Members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus kicked off the new session Wednesday by announcing their plans to secure economic and criminal justice priorities. Published January 13, 2021
Virginia lawmakers prepare to open legislative session as pandemic, security lead concerns
Virginia lawmakers in Richmond are set to kick off their legislative session Wednesday afternoon amid a host of pandemic and security concerns. Published January 13, 2021
Alexandria educators hope vaccine is key for return to classroom
The effort to reopen public schools in Alexandria got a shot in the arm Tuesday, when two educators were among the first to receive vaccinations at a COVID-19 vaccine distribution site in the city. Published January 12, 2021
Ralph Northam: Virginia National Guard to provide inauguration security
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday that "a couple thousand" state National Guard troops will stay in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area past the Jan. 20 inauguration to help shore up security. Published January 12, 2021
House Sergeant at Arms to resign, Pelosi calls for Capitol Police chief to follow suit
The House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving will be submitting his resignation, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday. Published January 7, 2021
Pelosi calls for 25th Amendment to remove Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined the growing calls for Vice President Mike Pence to immediately move to remove President Trump from office, saying he has become "a very dangerous person." Published January 7, 2021
David Cicilline, Jamie Raskin, Ted Lieu circulate Articles of Impeachment against Donald Trump
Democratic Reps. David Cicilline, Jamie Raskin and Ted Lieu are circulating Articles of Impeachment against President Trump Thursday, one day after pro-Trump supporters rioted at the U.S. Capitol. Published January 7, 2021
Adam Kinzinger calls for Mike Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Thursday called for Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office. Published January 7, 2021
