From MarylandReporter.com: House OKs $925 million in new borrowing for capital budget; state to study university merger, leaving House to consider alcohol tax; McIntosh orchestrates tit-for-tat House maneuver against Senate; pension cuts worry state workers; in-state tuition for illegals likely to pass; wind farm proposal gains important ally; and UM system faces $4 million cut.

The Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority has decided to build a new Metro station at Dulles International Airport underground, rather than the less expensive above-ground options, WAMU's David Schultz is reporting. The decision will add $300 million to the total cost of Metro's Silver line construction project.

From Capitol News Connection: The airport security tool in question doesn't undress you with its electronic eyes or pat you down with a gloved hand. The program known as SPOT, which stands for Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques, relies on behavior detection.

In Virginia, former governor and current Democratic National Committee Chair Tim Kaine has announced a run for U.S. Senate.

An audit by the city’s campaign finance office finds a number of discrepancies with D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown’s 2008 campaign finance records.

Tysons Corner, Va., is not only getting new Metrorail stations, but also its own designation by the U.S. Postal Service.