Breakfast links: There’s more good news about Metro funding
Maryland is moving to increase dedicated Metro funding
Democratic state legislators from Montgomery and Prince George counties proposed a bill that would raise Maryland's contribution to WMATA by $125 million annually. The plan has tentative support from Governor Hogan. (Robert McCartney / Post)
DC is asking Maryland to rethink a gas pipeline
The DC Council urged the Maryland Department of the Environment to deny approval for a natural gas pipeline in the state panhandle which would pass under the Potomac River, potentially threatening the city's drinking water. (Jacob Fenston / WAMU)
This Virginia senator wants drivers to fully stop for pedestrians
State senator Barbara Favola of Arlington County introduced a bill requiring Virginia drivers to fully stop for walkers — not just to yield — at crosswalks and intersections. (Chris Teale / ArlNow)
The Virginia House of Delegates race was decided by a single vote
Democrats and Republicans have a 50-50 tie in the Virginia House of Delegates, after Democrat Shelly Simonds beat Republican David Yancey by one single vote in a recount. A judge is expected to officially certify the results Wednesday. (Jordan Pascale / The Virginian-Pilot)
The Washington City Paper faces deep cuts
City Paper writers will face unsustainable salary cuts of up to 40 percent next year, as the paper's current owner continues trying to sell the alt-weekly. (Benjamin Freed / Washingtonian)
A European court says Uber will be considered a taxi company
The European Court of Justice ruled that Uber is not a tech company but actually a transportation company, meaning that it is subject to a more stringent set of regulations and expectations of employee protections than previously. (Liz Alderman / NY Times)
The Washington region is 15th nationwide for projected tech job growth
San Diego, NYC, and Atlanta have the highest projected tech job growth, while DC is below the national growth rate despite large investments in cybersecurity. Nonetheless, the region is predicted to have a strong year ahead. (James Cullum / Technica.ly DC)
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